teenagers

Examines suicide, discussing its history; depression; risk factors; myths; warning signs; how to cope with suicidal thoughts; and prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies.

Tells the stories of four troubled teens from very different backgrounds whose lives were turned around through their participation in a fourteen-month program of rigorous courses, wilderness survival, and group therapy offered at Swift River Academy in Massachusetts.

Gail Griffith chronicles her efforts to save her teenage son from the throes of teen depression, sharing how her son's suicide attempt impacted their family and her own feelings of self-worth.

Contains twenty-six articles that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to teen pregnancy and parenting, addressing questions about whether teen pregnancy is a serious problem, what factors contribute to teen pregnancy, the effectiveness of sex education programs, alternatives to teen parenting, and the social view of teen parenting.

Discusses warning signs and causes of teenage suicide, with chapters on prevention techniques such as listening and outreach and advice for young people on managing stress and community involvement.

A group of teenage girls face the challenges of eating disorders and struggle to accept their bodies and themselves.

Contains one hundred reproducible lists of recommended books for teen readers, including fiction and nonfiction new titles and classics.

Fourteen-year-old Isabel leaves her small rural town to join her brother in the city; but when she gets there and discovers Isaias is missing, she sets out on a quest to find him.

A practical guide that takes a teen-centered approach to implementing a successful book-club, and contains tips on developing teen leaders, sample discussion prompters, checklists and reproducible worksheets, and innovative ideas that will attract and retain teen readers.

Examines some of the reasons why teenagers smoke, and discusses strategies for reducing or preventing teenage smoking.