Coping

Examines sex-oriented discrimination at work, in the media, at school, and at play, and provides tips on how to deal with it.

Discusses chronic illness and its problems, with specific chapters on asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, and stress.

Discusses sexual harassment, gender bias in schools and in the workplace, laws against discrimination, the varying views of men and women on this issue, and ways victims can find support.

A guide to understanding breast cancer, its causes, and its treatment.

Examines various dysfunctional family scenarios, including situations of drug abuse, alcohol abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse. Offers advice, resource lists, and hotline numbers to teens looking for help.

Discusses the different types of depression and ways in which they can be manifested, their possible causes, and ways of dealing with the situation.

Discusses acquaintance rape issues such as victim rights, rape prevention, males as victims, and support resources. Includes personal stories and accounts.

Describes drug addiction, its symptoms and manifestations; the effect of an addict on his or her family; how to handle the pressures of living with an addict; and how to get help.

Describes different kinds of eating disorders, why they occur, and what can be done about them.

Presents an overview of Internet dangers and explains how to safely use E-mail, the World Wide Web, chatrooms, newgroups, mailing lists, and self-made Web sites; also includes a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of related organizations.