child mental health

Presents current information on mental and emotional health in teens including facts on depression and other mood disorders; anxiety disorders; behavior disorders; self-injury; psychosis; and schizophrenia. Offers tips on mental wellness such as maintaining self-esteem, developing healthy relationships, handling anger, and coping with stress. Discusses issues that may impact mental wellness such as learning disabilities, bullying, dating violence, and child abuse. Features a listing of helplines, hotlines, a directory of mental health organizations, and suggestions for further reading.

Teaches children about the importance of good mental health and explains how they can work to be happier, more confident, and have higher self-esteem.

Describes normal life stresses as well as the symptoms and treatments of a variety of mental health problems.

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.