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1) Bullying
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In recent years, the topic of bullying has been making headlines. The different types of bullying including verbal, social, and physical bullying have serious effects. With greater access to the digital world, teenagers will also encounter cyberbullying. This book is an essential guide for teenagers, whether they're the one being bullied or the one doing the bullying. Engaging design, easy-to-understand language, fact boxes, and lists of online resources...
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The world can be a scary place, and school should be a safe haven to learn, play, and grow. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. School violence is a complex subject, ranging from fights on the playground all the way up to headline-grabbing tragedies. This book breaks down a tough topic for kids with manageable chunks of text and full-color photos. First-person stories make the subject relatable. Fact boxes provide resources and additional information....
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Impressing their followers on social media, maintaining healthy friendships, and acing tests are just a few sources of stress and anxiety for teens today. About one in three teens between 13 and 18 years old will experience an anxiety disorder and about 31 percent report feeling overwhelmed due to stress. This book is a trustworthy source of information, support, and coping techniques for teens experiencing stress and anxiety. With an accessible
...4) Suicide
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Grim statistics reveal the increase in suicide for all age groups, including teens. Trusted information on the role of depression, other mental health diagnoses, and substance abuse tell the stories behind some suicides. Divorce, child abuse, and other family problems are other risk factors. Dealing with suicidal thoughts, helping suicidal friends and family, and recovering from the suicide of a loved one are covered. This easy-to-understand guide...
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The United States prides itself on being a country with people from all different walks of life. However, the acceptance some take for granted isn't always there for people of color. In recent years, awareness of and anger about racial profiling and discrimination have reached their highest levels in decades. Racial profiling and discrimination often happen in ways many people don't realize, hurting their victims and leading to further divisions....
6) Death
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Sometimes, it seems like death is all around us. It's in the news and in entertainment media. However frequently we hear about or see death, it's still shocking when death touches our personal lives. This book helps readers explore some of the feelings and realities that surround death. It answers questions about what happens when someone dies and offers suggestions for dealing with all the feelings associated with loss. Simple text, lists of resources...
7) Autism
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Autism spectrum disorder, ASD, or autism is a mysterious disability. Doctors don't know what causes it, it's difficult to diagnose, there's no cure, and there's no universal treatment. Even though more people are diagnosed with autism today than ever before, it's difficult for many people to understand why people on the spectrum think and behave the way they do. This book serves as a guide to help teens understand the signs and symptoms of ASD, how...
8) Addictions
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Addiction is one of the most all-consuming issues that people confront in their lives. Teenagers often find it difficult to handle the struggles they have with addictive behaviors involving alcohol, drugs, gaming, social media, and online sexual activity. This guide will help teenagers feel less alone and find resources to help them overcome issues they are often too ashamed to talk about. Using simple, accessible text and relatable narrative examples,...
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Eating disorders are serious mental conditions that can cause dangerous, sometimes fatal, consequences. This accessible title provides teens with an overview of the various forms of eating disorders and their treatments. Readers will be engaged by the straightforward language, eye-catching designs, and first-person accounts of people struggling to overcome eating disorders. The text includes information for numerous associations and reliable online...
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"Self-harm is a heavy subject, but one that many young people deal with today. Statistics show that this behavior is increasing. This sensitive, informative guide addresses what self-harm is, who is particularly vulnerable, and how it is treated. The role of friends and family is explored as well as doctors and medical and mental health professionals. Information on other coexisting conditions, such as substance abuse and childhood abuse and neglect,...
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