Teen guides to health & wellness

"Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among young people, and yet most of us are very reluctant to even broach the subject. This book takes an empathetic and honest look at this serious public health crisis. What causes people to consider taking their own lives? How have societal views of suicide evolved over time? And what can we do to help friends and family members get out of that dark place?"--Back cover.

"Today's teens are struggling mightily with mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression - roughly half will grapple with one or the other at some point before high school graduation. This book provides information on what can cause these mental health issues, how to distinguish everyday stress from more serious problems, and what teens can do to mange their emotions and start to feel better"--Back cover.

"This book discusses the various types of 'body mods': their history, their techniques, and the potential risks involved"--Back cover.

"A recent study found that teenagers spend as much as nine hours a day in front of various types of screens. What impact is all that electronic input having? This book examines the many ways in which social media in particular, and the internet in general, can affect our health, both mental and physical. Online safety, privacy, and dealing with cyberbullies are all discussed. The goal is to make sure that we use social media, rather than letting social media use us"--Back cover.

"This book takes a candid and nonjudgmental look at the basic information on sexual health and gender identity"--Back cover.

"The average teen spends more time at school than anywhere except in bed asleep. This book investigates how your health can affect your experience at school. It looks at both chronic illness and mental health issues, providing some basic information on the most common diagnoses that impact teens. It also provides tips on stress management, identigying high-risk behaviors, and other ways you can stay healthy at school"--Back cover.

"This book presents the facts on drug and alcohol use: how it affects the brain, how some drugs work differently from others, and what the long-term consequences can be. Readers will also fond out about how to recognize addiction and what to do about it"--Back cover.

"In this book [the reader will] find information about a whole variety of diets--some with weight loss as the focus some. We'll also look at hot trends like cleanses and fasting--do they really work as well as people claim? And finally, this book will provide some information on exercise and the role it plays makeking a healthier you"--Back cover.

Describes the dangers of tobacco, nicotine, and marijuana through smoking, chewing, and vaping. Examines how smoking gained popularity, and the fight against large corporations to expose its dangers. Also offers tips for smoking cessation. Includes color photographs, a glossary, text-dependent questions, research project ideas, and further resources.