Coping

"This . . . text offers a . . . look at how gun violence impacts different communities and provides advice for coping with the indelible mark it leaves. It also empowers readers to make their communities safer by joining the fight to end gun violence"--Provided by publisher.

"A study published in 2018 found that the number of gender-fluid and transgender teens are on the rise and being underestimated by researchers. In a time when a political and media spotlight is cast significantly on teen gender identities, awareness and access to resources are even more important. This . . . resource highlights that the right to self-define is a civil right. Readers will discover what it means to be gender-fluid and how to dispel predominant myths. They will also learn how to access resources on physical and mental health, as well as safe spaces and the advocate community"--Provided by publisher.

"Civilized societies attempt to take care of the most vulnerable among them. This includes children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned--who, as a result, may end up in foster care. Readers will come to a more comprehensive understanding of the types of foster care, the benefits and potential pitfalls of such care, and how to navigate within a system designed to safeguard the individuals it serves. Helpful elements that augment the text include a section dispelling common myths surrounding foster care and questions about the system that may be posed to a qualified social worker"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides . . . information about what triggers disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder; how to spot them in a loved one; signs of an impending relapse; and steps toward recovery"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides insight into the sources of [body shaming], how to confront someone who body shames, and ways to cultivate a positive body image"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book offers . . . information about ADHD [attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder], as well as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), which affects many people with and without ADHD. Readers will learn about diagnosis procedures, treatment options, and . . . strategies to thrive at home, school, and beyond"--Provided by publisher.

"Adolescence is the time of exciting milestones-such as first relationships-but also of difficult new experiences, such as the first pangs of jealousy and the first breakup. This title offers guidance for teens struggling with jealousy issues or coping with the fallout of a breakup. Although problem jealousy can be corrosive, it can be managed if the issue is acknowledged and addressed. Breakups are difficult ordeals for teenagers, but time, self-care, supportive friends, and coping tactics can help mend a broken heart. When teens learn to support healthy relationships in adolescence, it will serve them well in adulthood"--Provided by publisher.

"Some young people struggle with gender dysphoria, a mismatch between one's experienced gender and assigned gender. It's a distressing condition that can cause mental anguish as people try to cope with their assigned gender not matching their innate sense of who they are. Gender dysphoria can be addressed through treatments including therapy and medical options. This sympathetic and informational title describes gender dysphoria, outlines some means of coping with the condition, and provides resources and strategies that young people can draw upon to deal with gender dysphoria"--Provided by publisher.

"Today's teens spend a significant amount of their social lives online, but the virtual world is not a refuge from bullying and harassment. These tools can provide a helpful sense of connection, but cyberbullies may use them to send their victims threatening texts and cruel emails. Cyberbullies sometimes spread hateful rumors and impersonate their targets to humiliate them. . . . There are strategies that can help teens take action against cyberbullying and resources that help them cope with the psychological consequences"--Provided by publisher.

"Defines hate and intolerance, explores the reasons some people express hate toward others, and gives readers a blueprint for recognizing and deflecting hate with nonviolence and kindness."--OCLC.