mental health

An introduction to depression discussing symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, gene therapy, and more.

A teacher of emotionally disturbed children tells of her work with a silent and withdrawn eight-year-old girl who is the possible victim of ritual abuse.

Describes the causes of stress, how stress affects the body, and how to manage stress.

"A sports journalist relates the story of Ivy League freshman and track star Maddy Holleran, who seemingly had it all and succeeded at everything she tried, but who secretly grappled with mental illness before taking her own life during the spring semester"--Provided by publisher.

"From two leading child and adolescent mental health experts comes a guide for the parents of every college and college-bound student who want to know what's normal mental health and behavior, what's not, and how to intervene before it's too late"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information, encouragement, and tactical guidance for teenagers who may be experiencing depression, peer pressure, substance abuse, and more.

Tamar is admitted to Lime Grove, a psychiatric ward for teenagers, where the psychologists ask her endless questions. How did the self-harming start? Will you tell us what happened? How do you feel, on a scale of one to ten? But there's one question Tamar can't--won't--answer: What happened to her friend Iris?.

Today's teens face and are expected to deal with a wide array of personal, social, and other issues involving home-life, school, dating, body image, sexual orientation, major life transitions, and in some cases physical and mental disorders. This book examines how many teens have learned to cope with and survive the often stressful trials and tribulations of modern youth.

Rae Earl offers her personalized advice on the A to Zs of mental health, social media, family and friendship.

"A book for teens about depression, suicide, and self-harm"--Provided by publisher.