Shannon, Joyce Brennfleck

Provides basic consumer health information about end-of-life care and related issues, and includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

A compendium of information and resources on aspects of adolescent health such as medical care, nutrition, exercise, sports injuries, tanning, body piercings, puberty, sexual activity, common illnesses, depression, bullying, eating disorders, and substance abuse.

Presents a comprehensive study that addresses the correlation between teen drinking and automobile accidents and crime and shows how peer pressure, family problems, and stress impact the decision to consume alcohol.

Provides basic information about suicide, examining causes, threats, warning signs, and risk factors; looks at the links between teen suicide and mental health disorders; describes different types of psychotherapy and medication for teens at risk for suicide; offers advice on how to help friends who are thinking about killing themselves; and includes advice on dealing with grief.

Provides teen-specific information about sports injuries, discussing emergency treatment, describing sports injuries commonly suffered by teens, and discussing rehabilitation and physical therapy, prevention, sports nutrition, and safety.