adolescent

Contains articles that examine issues related to obesity in childhood and adolescence, discussing prevention efforts and social influences.

Contains articles that examine issues related to obesity in childhood and adolescence, discussing social inequalities and family influence.

"A memoir, in graphic novel format, of the author's emotions and the challenges and decisions she faces in raising a child with Down syndrome"--.

This collection of therapeutic activities will help engage resistant children, youth, and families in counseling. These creative activities will help children and youth work through their conflicts and master specific tasks.

Defines depression and discusses diagnosis, treatments, complications, and research of the disorder.

A guide to concussions in youth sports, what they are, how to treat them, and how to protect young athletes.

Using real-life accounts, describes some of the experiences faced by teenage girls who suffer from anorexia nervosa.

Provides a firsthand account of what living with schizophrenia is like and includes information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disorder as well as advice on managing daily life.

Describes risk factors for suicide, covering anxiety; depression; mood swings; social problems faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people; and chronic illness, and discusses treatments for suicidal individuals.