teenagers

A series of poems relates the experiences of four high school students as they deal with bullying, violence, acceptance, and other issues.

Paul's simple high-school life is confused by his desire for another boy who seems unattainable, until Paul's friends help him find the courage to pursue the object of his affections.

Provides basic consumer health information for teens about puberty, sexuality, reproductive health, contraception, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Includes index, resource information, and recommendation for further reading.

Lists ninety-seven things for teens to do or learn before leaving high school, looking beyond school and homework to such adventures as taking a road trip, and includes tips on friendship, dating, and independence.

Presents information for teenagers on mental health topics including issues and dilemmas teens face; common types of mental illness; suicide; and treatment; and provides contact information for help organizations in mental health, alcoholism, and substance abuse.

Presents teen-oriented information on the physical and mental health dangers of substance abuse, covering alcohol, tobacco, drugs and chemicals, drug-related concerns such as drunk driving and sex, and treatment; and provides drug statistics and resources for help.

Presents an objective overview of issues related to teenage suicide, sharing primary source materials, facts, and statistics, and discussing the seriousness of teenage suicide, reasons teens choose to take their own lives, whether bullying affects teenage suicide, whether it can be prevented, and related topics.

Presents an objective overview of issues related to sex and pregnancy for teenagers, providing primary source materials, facts, and statistics, and discussing whether teenage sex and pregnancy is a serious problem, the consequences of teenage sex and pregnancy, sex education, and related topics.

Presents an objective overview of issues related to teenage mental illness, providing primary source materials, facts, and statistics, and discussing what teenage mental illness is, what causes mental illness in teenagers, treatment options for mental illnesses, and related topics.

Contains information, primary source quotes, and illustrated facts and statistics about teenage drug abuse, covering the seriousness of the problem, related dangers, treatment, and prevention.