Coping

Gives a description of asthma and its symptoms, talks about its causes, the treatment of it, and how to live with the disease.

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

Describes the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, discussing diet and nutrition, medication, surgery, and emotional aspects, and providing guidance for young people coping with each disease.

A discussion of why teenagers may face stress and what they can do about it, suggesting techniques for dealing with situations such as school difficulties, relationships, and natural disasters.

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.

Includes biographical references and index. Describes the different kinds of eating disorders, what can cause them, and what can be done about them.

Provides information about social anxiety, discussing what it is, its causes, and its effect on teens, and offers advice on how to cope with the problem and how to know when to seek professional help.

A psychotherapist discusses anxiety and panic disorders, examines their causes, and provides advice for their treatment through stress management procedures, medicinal methods, and professional assistance.

Describes the problem-solving skills needed to bring about non-violent resolutions to conflict, explains how to use those skills to settle disputes, and discusses the importance of peer mediation programs.

Discusses the emotional and logistical challenges that can arise when two families become one through remarriage after a death or divorce.