Coping

Discusses the causes and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and what sufferers can do to treat it.

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

A discussion of ways to make living with foster parents and living in a foster home a better experience.

Provides, by examining family and peer environments which foster alcohol abuse, coping skills to prevent such abuse and to guide teenagers through counseling and recovery from alcoholism.

Examines bigotry, the problem of living with a bigoted parent, and ways to adjust to such a situation.

Describes the nature and causes of random violence and explains how to detect its warning signs and prevent it, as well as what to do if one is a victim or a witness. Also includes a glossary, a further reading list, and a list of organizations.

Alex begins to be negatively influenced by his father's depression, and as he wonders what the reasons are for his father's problems, he gets help from his mother, a friend, and a counselor, who explains the common mental health issue to him.