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2) Drug Abuse
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This book offers a frank, clear-eyed, no-holds-barred examination of drug abuse-from the most commonly abused drugs to how drug abuse begins and progresses to the dangerous and deadly consequences of drug abuse. It also charts the treacherous path by which "casual" drug use develops into addiction. Loaded with great questions to ask a drug counselor, common myths and facts about drug use and abuse, and resources for getting help for oneself or loved...
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Young adults discover the differences between being stressed and anxious in this informative narrative. They learn about possible triggers of stress and depression--specifically for teens--and how to respond to them. Physical, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive responses to anxiety are outlined as well as the types of mental health problems that emerge during adolescence. Specific disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive...
4) ADD and ADHD
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With 10.4 million young people diagnosed with ADHD each year, and with the diagnosis being embarrassing to some, this title is essential in educating those who have ADHD and those close to them about the condition. Readers will learn exactly what ADHD is, its symptoms, where to seek help, what medications are available and safe, and how to live happily and productively, such as Justin Timberlake does, a person profiled in this book who has ADHD. With...
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Conduct disorder is a mental condition involving teenagers who violate basic rights. The disorder can be exhibited at school, home, or in other settings, and there are possible causal factors, including genetic, other disorders, brain damage, and environmental effects. Among the topics studied are examples of teens that are at higher risk for having the disorder, the typical symptoms and evaluations of the disorder, teens' mental and physical states,...
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With high profile instances of bullying both in the school hallways, in the schoolyard, and over the Internet, the dangerous consequences and toxic effects of antisocial behavior among teens has become an urgent social issue. This must-have resource explains the many different forms that such behavior can take, its root causes, and its dangerous and potentially deadly consequences. Most importantly, readers learn the ways in which antisocial behavior...
7) Self-Esteem
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One of the biggest issues that teens deal with today is poor self-esteem and a lack of confidence. This guide talks teens through why they may feel that way, what they can do to avoid the trap of self-doubt, and how they can work to build and maintain confidence. It provides some basic confidence-building techniques designed to help empower teens through a friendly, reassuring tone.
9) Teen Suicide
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Today suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four. This absorbing volume explores some of the reasons behind the teen suicides. It explains that there are other ways to address problems that are causing someone pain or feelings of hopelessness. Teens will learn about the possible warning signs of someone who might be thinking of committing suicide and methods of intervention. The final chapter...
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Many marriages in the United States end in divorce. Since most of those who get divorced will marry again, many children of divorce will need to adjust to stepfamilies. This book helps teens cope with the many changes that take place when their parents divorce and remarry, often including moves to new homes and dividing time between biological parents. Teens are encouraged to take the time to build good relationships with stepparents, stepsiblings,...
11) Meditation
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Meditation is a tool individuals can use to deepen their understanding of their body, mind, and spirits. This expert-reviewed book in Rosen's Teen Mental Health series answers questions about how meditation is practiced in its different styles and methods
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Teens will look into their self-image, not only exploring the ways they see themselves but also how others see them in this straightforward volume. Techniques for building up self-image and methods for being aware of negative body image thoughts, as well as changing the negative image cycle are proposed. Readers learn about the external influences on self-image and are presented with goal setting strategies for creating behavior that results in a...
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This book supports teens that are dealing with the death of a loved one, whether it is a family member or a close friend. The first chapter explains the general work of the grieving process, emphasizing that the particular way in which one grieves and the length of grieving are unique for each person. Other chapters present common reactions and advice for specific situations, such as the death of a parent or sibling or the suicide of a classmate....
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