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Describes the story of Carly Fleischmann, who was diagnosed with autism at age two and predicted to never gain mental capabilities beyond those of a small child. Her father chronicles his efforts to connect with her and reveals the development she has had since age ten, when it was discovered she could use a computer to communicate with others.

A two-volume set of alphabetically-arranged essays pertaining to addictions and substance abuse.

Presents an examination of the onset of depression during pregnancy, providing the scientific information on the emotional side of pregnancy.

The author presents a comprehensive examination of mood disorders and depression explaining how they effect nerve cells, brain functions, and the heart, alters judgment, and interferes with family life, and discusses research and treatments to counteract the disease.

Provides an overview of sleep problems, including information on the importance of sleep, common sleep disorders, abnormal sleeping behaviors, and good sleep hygiene.

Examines substance abuse and treatment options.

Discusses schizophrenia and various drug therapies used to treat the disorder.

Examines the many different forms of anxiety disorders, the most common psychiatric illness in North America, discussing the symptoms of the disorder, telling the stories of people who suffer with anxiety, and looking at psychiatric drugs and other therapies.

Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines, What Is HPV? What Are the Health Risks of HPV? Can HPV Infection Be Prevented? and Should the HPV Vaccine Be Mandatory?.