adolescent psychology

Explores the brain to explain adolescent behavior and discover new ways to teach and understand teenagers. Examines research showing that a crucial part of the brain undergoes extensive changes during puberty, when raging hormones are often blamed for teenage behavior.

Provides basic consumer health information about the causes, warning signs, and symptoms of mental health disorders, along with facts about treatment approaches and tips for teens on coping with stress, building self-esteem, and maintaining mental wellness. Includes a further reading list, a directory of crisis helplines and related organizations, and an index.

Discusses psychology and interpersonal conflict with regard to teenage girls, covering how to deal with having one's feelings hurt by friends and become a stronger, better person while learning about oneself.

Provides an overview of stress in adolescence. Discusses various causes of teen stress, stress-related illness, coping mechanisms, and getting help for stress. Features a list of helpful questions for doctors, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.

"Anthology of essays exploring the effect of social media on teens today. Includes introductions, guided reading questions, and resources"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides consumer health information about the causes, warning signs, and symptoms of mental health disorders, along with facts about treatment approaches and tips for teens on coping with stress, building self-esteem, and maintaining mental wellness. Includes index and a directory of crisis helplines and related organizations"--Provided by publisher.

"Acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager reveals the new science of motivating young people ages ten through twenty-five"--.

"Many introverted teenagers feel pressured to exhibit extroverted traits, while their vivid inner lives and intelligences go overlooked. This book explores the difficulties introverts may face while also highlighting how they can harness their unique abilities and skills to find success socially, academically, and in their future careers"--Provided by publisher.

"When you try to be something you're not, it wrecks your self-esteem, personal power, and any belief that you deserve much more. But it doesn't have to be that way. Whether you're a nerd or a jock, an overachiever or an underachiever, a loner or an outcast - that is not your entire identity. It's just one tiny part of the vast you. With the help of this book, you can uncover the whole, wonderful person within and, from that, create an incredible life on your own terms"--Back cover.

Provides alphabetically organized entries discussing mental health issues that affect American teenagers in the twenty-first century, and details causes, symptoms, impact, and treatment options for various issues. Includes additional resources.