prevention

An introduction to breast cancer that explains what it is and what causes it, and describes diagnosis, treatment options, and what it is like to live with the disease.

"Provides an approachable introduction to the topic of self-injury, especially as it relates to teens and young adults"--Amazon.

"In 'Understanding suicide', readers will explore the history and social aspects of suicide, teen suicide, and ways to help themselves and others"--Provided by publisher.

"The US suicide rate increased 33 percent from 1999 through 2017, and it is now the second-leading cause of death among those aged ten to thirty-four. This book explores the many causes of the epidemic and looks at the human toll it is taking on the roughly 1.5 million people who lose a close friend or family member to suicide each year"--Provided by publisher.

"As the world becomes more connected, the threat of pandemics becomes more serious . . . This volume discusses global diseases of the past and present, how modern outbreaks are controlled and treated, and how doctors and scientists are working to prevent pandemics in the future. Detailed graphs, in-depth sidebars, full-color photographs, and annotated quotes from medical experts highlight important topics and encourage readers to expand their critical thinking skills as they learn about public health policy and the social impacts of infectious disease"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the issue of suicide, including how to find help, understanding what it is, and more.

Explores the growing epidemic of school shootings, including strategies for prevention, preparing for, and protecting oneself during a school shooting.

Explores ways to prevent the problem of cyberbullying, including what it is, risks, examples, and more.

Examines how teenagers with disabilities are bullied and looks at ways to prevent bullying.

Offers factual information about suicide, providing a brief history, discussing risk factors and mental disorders, addressing young victims and the right to die, and exploring suicide as a weapon, experiences of people left behind, and prevention.