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Coping With Social Media Anxiety
by Jackson Nieuwland
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Social media is a constant factor in modern life, connecting users from all over the world, but its nonstop nature can cause unhealthy stress and anxiety if people aren't mindful of how they use it. This enlightening book offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the concept of social media anxiety, dispelling many widespread myths and replacing them with up-to-date facts. It will help readers identify whether they are experiencing social media anxiety and offers them reliable strategies for dealing with it if they are. Among other features, a Myths and Facts sidebar helps dispel misconceptions about social media anxiety.
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Coping With Foster Care
by Jeanne Nagle
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Civilized societies attempt to take care of the most vulnerable among them. This includes children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. They may end up in foster care. Readers will come to a more comprehensive understanding of the types of foster care, the benefits and potential pitfalls of such care, and how to navigate within a system designed to safeguard the individuals it serves. Helpful elements that augment the narrative include a section dispelling common myths surrounding foster care and questions about the system that may be posed to a qualified social worker.
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Coping With Ecoanxiety
by Marcia Amidon Lusted
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Many people are familiar with the growing effects of climate change on the environment and the physical health of the world's inhabitants. Occurrences like severe storms, temperature shifts, and droughts are making it harder for many people to grow food or live safely. Now the effects of an unstable climate on the mental health of people around the world is also an increasing concern. Psychologists have created a new term for this: ecoanxiety. This informative resource will enlighten readers about what ecoanxiety is, where it comes from, and what can be done to recognize, treat, and cope with it.
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Racial Inequality
by Robin Bauser
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Racial inequality-the disparity in resources, power, and economic opportunities among different races-is a critical issue in American society. Many teens feel the sting of racial inequality, whether in the form of microaggressions they experience personally, the injustice that they hear about in the news, or systemic racism observed in their own communities. This engrossing title describes the damage done by racial inequality and shares the stories of people working to end racial injustice. Teens learn how they can cope with racial inequality in everyday life and take action to bring about positive change.
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Gender Dysphoria
by Rose McCarthy
3.4
(5)
Some young people struggle with gender dysphoria, a mismatch between one's experienced gender and assigned gender. It's a distressing condition that can cause mental anguish as people try to cope with their assigned gender not matching their innate sense of who they are. Gender dysphoria can be addressed through treatments including therapy and medical options. This sympathetic and informational title describes gender dysphoria, outlines some means of coping with the condition, and provides resources and strategies that young people can draw upon to deal with gender dysphoria.
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Opioid Abuse
by Evan Hannah
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In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in response to the opioid-abuse crisis. This epidemic is an issue that affects many teenagers today across demographic categories. They've seen the damage that opioids can inflict on family and friends or may have used or abused opioids themselves. This informative title describes the effects of opioids on the body and how drug use can spiral into addiction. Teens are reassured that there are resources and coping strategies that can help them deal with the issue of opioid abuse in their lives.
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Cyberbullying
by Evan Hannah
5
(1)
Today's teens spend a significant amount of their social lives online, but the virtual world is not a refuge from bullying and harassment. These tools can provide a helpful sense of connection, but cyberbullies may use them to send their victims threatening texts and cruel emails. Cyberbullies sometimes spread hateful rumors and impersonate their targets to humiliate them. Targets may feel they're never safe online. However, there are strategies that can help teens take action against cyberbullying and resources that help them cope with the psychological consequences. This reassuring title outlines practical steps for addressing cyberbullying and protecting online privacy.
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Breakups and Jealousy
by Alex Novak
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Adolescence is a time of exciting milestones, such as first relationships-but also of difficult new experiences, such as the first pangs of jealousy and the first breakup. This title offers guidance for teens struggling with jealousy issues or coping with the fallout of a breakup. Although jealousy can be corrosive, it can be managed if the issue is acknowledged and addressed. Breakups are difficult ordeals for teenagers, but time, self-care, supportive friends, and coping tactics can help mend a broken heart. When teens learn to support healthy relationships in adolescence, it will serve them well in adulthood.
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Coping with the Threat of Deportation
by Jeanne Nagle
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Deportation has become a hot-button social issue, particularly in the United States. Yet removal, as it is also known, has always been a major concern for those most affected by its ramifications, undocumented immigrants, legal temporary residents of a co
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Coping With Sexual Consent
by Erin Staley
5
(1)
Anti-sexual violence movements, such as MeToo and TimesUp, turn much-needed attention to the nonconsensual acts that affect millions around the world. These movements not only inspire social change, but highlight the importance of asking for voluntary, conscious, and enthusiastic affirmatives to expressions of desire and sexual activities. Through this insightful and sensitive resource, readers will discover what it means to survive and heal from nonconsensual acts, how to access survivor-specific resources, and how to dispel prevalent myths. They will also be empowered to safely step in as bystanders, to help others as allies, and to speak up as advocates for sexual consent.
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Coping with Tick-Borne Diseases
by Marcia Amidon Lusted
4
(1)
Ticks used to be just another mildly annoying insect, but ticks are known to cause some of the worst illnesses that people and animals can contract. There's Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and more, making ticks are a real danger to anyone who plays, works, or simply goes outside. In this authoritative guide, readers learn important information on how ticks can infect people, what to do if they bite, and how to avoid them in the first place. As ticks broaden their ranges, this information is more important than ever for protecting ourselves.
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Coping With Bipolar Disorder
by Sherri Mabry Gordon
4.7
(3)
When it comes to bipolar disorder, getting an accurate diagnosis is often the first step toward healing. For anyone struggling with the highs and lows of this mental illness, this book will be extremely helpful and insightful. Filled with real-life stories as well as practical advice and solutions, this volume will quickly become a go-to resource for information on bipolar disorder. This text is geared to help readers tackle this illness head on, while finding ways to find greater stability and fulfillment in life. Upbeat and positive, this resource encourages those with bipolar disorder to take control of their situations rather than let bipolar disorder control them.
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Coping with HIV and AIDS
by Elissa Thompson
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HIV and AIDS are devastating and deadly diseases, but there are many ways to prevent contraction. There are also many ways to live a full life with a positive diagnosis. This informative guide explains the history of HIV and AIDS, and how treatments for the diseases has changed, both in North America and around the world. Readers will receive straightforward information on how the disease is contracted, what behaviors are low versus high risk, and the experience of getting tested. Expert information on handling a diagnosis and telling others will provide readers with fundamental knowledge.
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Coping With Depression
by Avery Elizabeth Hurt
3.7
(3)
According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, clinical depression among adolescents increased by 37 percent between 2005 and 2014. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that three million children ages twelve to seventeen have had at least one major depressive episode in the past year. This timely volume helps young people understand this complex illness and offers guidance for coping with their own depression as well as that of friends and family. Filled with solid facts and encouraging advice, this book tackles a disturbing issue in a hopeful and supportive way.
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Coping With Sexually Transmitted Diseases
by Jacqueline Parrish
(0)
Young people have the highest rate for contracting a sexually transmitted disease or STD for any age group. According to the Center for Disease Control, roughly half of the 19.7 million cases per year represent patients between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four. A positive diagnosis for an STD can be scary and result in loneliness and uncertainty. However, STDs are common and can be treated or managed with medical help. Readers will learn how to cope with an STD and gain peace of mind by exploring the testing process, helpful treatments, sexual health education, and more.
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Coping With Opioid Abuse
by Joe Greek
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The use and abuse of opioids-from illegal ones such as heroin to legal prescription painkillers-is a problem that has grown in scale nationwide and caused great concern among educators, families, law enforcement, government officials, and the public at large. This book offers a jumping-off point for youth dealing with opioid abuse in their lives, whether it is their own addiction or coping with opioid abuse among family members or friends. It empowers readers to identify the problem and seek assistance and therapy to cope with and overcome this intensely personal challenge.
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Coping with a Learning Disability
by Audrey Borus
5
(2)
Learning and attention issues affect one in five American students. These neurologically based disorders interfere with an individual's ability to store, process, or produce information. While science seeks to pinpoint exactly what areas of the brain are involved, students with learning difficulties must learn to manage. This authoritative volume introduces readers to the many labels used to describe conditions that affect attention, memory, coordination, social, and emotional skills. Readers will learn to recognize symptoms and common misconceptions, and get advice on how to cope with a learning disability. A list of valuable organizations and websites will help readers gain further insight.
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Coping With Racial Profiling
by Del Sandeen
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Racial profiling isn't just a problem for one group of people. It's a problem for everyone in America, and the world. The underlying racism that contributes to profiling is a serious issue for people of all colors. This insightful book presents facts and statistics to counter damaging myths, giving readers perspective to understand how racial profiling can happen and what to do about it. Readers will learn how to push back against discrimination, what to do if they ever feel they are a victim of racial profiling, and how to handle the emotional toll that racism causes.
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Coping With Stress
by Elissa Thompson
5
(1)
School, friends, dating, and parents are just a few things that can lead to plenty of stress. This authoritative book walks readers through what exactly happens to your body when you are stressed, and what to do to help you feel better. Readers will learn about the physiological reactions happening in their bodies when they are stressed, and the sometimes serious health consequences. Readers will understand common stressors, the differences between negative and positive coping strategies, and when it's time to ask for professional help.
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Coping with the Aftermath of Natural Disasters
by Lisa A. Crayton
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Floods, blizzards, earthquakes, and tornadoes are just a few of the natural disasters occurring frequently around the world. They are unpredictable and destructive, and can spark fear and confusion in the hearts of those who have experienced them. Natural disasters can even cause anxiety for those just reading headlines in the news or on social media, or who know someone who has been affected. Readers need accurate and trustworthy information to understand what's happening to themselves and their community. They will discover tested strategies to help navigate their feelings, practice self-care, and assist others through the storm's aftermath.
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Coping with Hate and Intolerance
by Avery Elizabeth Hurt
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In recent years, hate incidents, whether based on race, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, or any other perceived difference, have become increasingly common in schools. Students who aren't the victims of hate and intolerance are almost certain to witness it. This unstinting but ultimately optimistic book defines hate and intolerance, explores the reasons some people express hate toward others, and gives readers a blueprint for recognizing and deflecting hate with nonviolence and kindness. Ten questions for an expert, myths and facts about intolerance, and thought-provoking sidebars round out this timely volume.
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Coping with Fake News and Disinformation
by Devlin Smith
(0)
A free and robust press is essential in a democracy, but with media outlets sharing sometimes-conflicting information online, on air and in print, it can be difficult to distinguish the real news from the fake. Developing strong news judgment is possible, however, even for young audiences. Readers will learn about the foundations and value of press freedom, be introduced to important investigative reports, get background on historical and recent press controversies, read how easily disinformation can spread, and discover the tools and resources available to help news consumers detect fake news and stop its spread.
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Coping with Breakups and Jealousy
by Tamra Orr
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As children mature into teenagers, they develop connections beyond friendship with peers. Navigating romance is tough, while breakups can be demoralizing. Jealousy can cloud relationships that have ended, but also ones that are just beginning or going strong. This book helps teens with the sometimes intense emotions surrounding getting together and splitting up, empowering readers to solve their problems constructively, with empathy, and to seek help from others when necessary. Special attention is paid to the lived experiences of digital natives, whose heartbreaks and joys are amplified (for better and for worse) via social media, texting, and apps.
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Coping With Homelessness
by Marcia Amidon Lusted
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In today's world of economic uncertainty, homelessness is a growing problem for families everywhere. Homelessness can happen with little warning, and when it does occur, it is vital to know what actions to take immediately, and what resources are available. Readers will find practical strategies to follow if they should suddenly find themselves homeless, addressing issues that include how to find shelter, food, and medical care and how to stay in school or find a job. It also includes features such as a section of 10 Great Questions to ask experts and a listing of organizations that can provide assistance.
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Coping With Cyberbullying
by Jeff Mapua
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Coming of age has never been easy. Arguably, digital natives have an even more complicated adolescence than prior generations, due to much of their lives being lived online, in real time, via texting, apps, and social media. This book explores the alienation and rejection many youth experience from cyberbullying, a form of abuse that takes many forms and is often accompanied by social exclusion, physical abuse, and other perils. It helps readers identify cyberbullying, cope with its negative effects, regain and strengthen self-esteem, and seek help from and establish connection with others to overcome cyberbullying around them.
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Coping With Racial Inequality
by Tamra Orr
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One of the most pressing issues of the last few years has been the rise of activism and other efforts that aim to combat discrimination and racial inequality. This book provides an overview of the problem as well as a starting point for young readers mitigating the effects of racial intolerance on their own lives and will enable them to deal with the often overwhelming stress of being an ethnic minority, whatever their background. With an approach both sensitive and assertive, it aims to assist youth in navigating interpersonal slights and abuse, as well as systemic racism.
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Coping with Sexism and Misogyny
by Gloria G. Adams
(0)
Whether in classrooms, in workplaces, on social media, on college campuses, at public venues, or within the political arena, subtle as well as blatant sexism and misogyny still permeate society on many levels. The effects manifest themselves in offensive language, unequal treatment and opportunities, sexual harassment, and violence. They can devastate self-esteem, emotional and physical health, academic achievements, and personal ambitions. While delivering an insightful glimpse into the prevalence and negative influences of sexism and misogyny in modern culture, this resource also offers practical, empowering, and proactive coping strategies. Readers also glean useful information through features including Myths and Facts.
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Coping With Sexual Harassment
by IV Thurston
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Sexual harassment is a problem that is prevalent in the lives of people of all ages. Although victimization was once more direct, as we live our lives with various social media and other online outlets, new, more subtle ways to harass have emerged. This insightful volume helps readers recognize sexual harassment when they experience or see it. They will learn about the power in calling out sexual harassment, that they are not alone, and how to help themselves and others heal. Myths and Facts help clear up misconceptions about harassment, and 10 Great Questions offers prompts for discussions with specialists.
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Homelessness
by Alex Novak
5
(1)
Homelessness is a pressing social issue in the United States. It also affects thousands of people who have no place to call home, all with their own stories. This compelling title explores both the historical and social aspects of homelessness along with
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Sexual Harassment
by Rose McCarthy
5
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Sexual harassment is a painful and humiliating experience that occurs too frequently in workplaces, schools, and public places. Sexual harassment can inflict long-lasting mental health consequences on teens, yet school districts sometimes dismiss these ac
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Hate and Intolerance
by Alex Novak
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Incidents involving hate and intolerance can be overwhelming and horrifying. Although teens can't block out troubling headlines, they can change their own perspective and resolve to reject hate and intolerance in their daily lives. This informative title
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Social Media Anxiety
by Robin Bauser
4
(1)
Social media anxiety is a condition that affects many young adults whose lives can be tightly invested in their social media identities. For teenagers, social media engagement may be a high-stakes activity. Instead of merely providing a means of staying c
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Fake News and Disinformation
by Robin Bauser
4
(2)
Fake news can lead to real consequences. Disinformation can damage people's reputations and sway public opinion in alarming directions. This title puts fake news in context, describing the evolution of false reports from the invention of the printing pres
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Body Shaming
by Rose McCarthy
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The experience of being body shamed can be painful and humiliating for adolescents. Today, young people sometimes feel like they're under siege from shaming—at school, online, even from their own family members. Body shaming has been linked with eating di
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Coping with Online Flaming and Trolling
by Sherri Mabry Gordon
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Shock. Disbelief. Pain. Embarrassment. These are just a few emotions victims of trolling and flaming might experience. Although trolling can be humiliating, there is still hope. Readers will encounter thoughtful and engaging ideas for how to cope with and
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Coping with Political Disagreements Among Friends and Family
by Avery Elizabeth Hurt
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Like everyone else these days, young people often find themselves having political disagreements with those who matter most to them: family and friends. This encouraging and helpful book gives readers practical advice and sympathetic support for dealing w
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Coping When a Parent Is Incarcerated
by Carolyn DeCarlo
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In the year 2015, one in fourteen American children experienced life with a parent in jail. Combining objective facts with sensible guidance, this text navigates the subject of incarceration as it affects or has involved a parental figure. Readers will fi
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Coping When a Parent Has a Disability
by Mary P. Donahue, Ph. D.
5
(1)
Adolescence is naturally fraught with confusion: social skills, school, sports, love, acne, and a myriad of other issues are challenges every day. Having even one extra phenomenon, like how to deal with complications resulting from a parent's disability,
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Coping When a Parent Has PTSD
by Mary-Lane Kamberg
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Nearly 8 percent of Americans may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many are combat veterans or first responders. However, anyone who experiences a traumatic event that caused or threatened serious physical harm, intense fear, helplessness, or horror is at risk. This book examines how PTSD affects individuals and families and empowers youth to cope with the PTSD of a parent. Helping readers recognize the phenomenon, it explores root causes and also provides tools for mitigating the sometimes considerable stress of having a parent with PTSD, including personal and family therapy.
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Coping With Body Shaming
by Natalie Chomet
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Society constantly pressures us to look a certain way, through entertainment, ads, or social media. There's an urgent need for teens to learn to accept their bodies and gain tools to cope when they experience body shame. This book provides insight into the sources of this pressure, how to confront someone who body shames, and ways to cultivate a positive body image. A Myths and Facts sidebar helps correct misconceptions about whom body shaming affects, and 10 Great Questions to Ask a Counselor shares common queries for specialists who deals with body shaming and the issues that come with it.
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Coping with Life in Homeless Shelters
by Henrietta Toth
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More than a quarter of a million people in the United States stay at some type of homeless shelter. One out of seven of those people is a youth, age eighteen or younger. Readers will learn that teens are especially vulnerable to the risks and consequences
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Coping With Gender Fluidity
by Stephanie Lundquist-Arora
5
(4)
A study published in 2018 found that the number of gender-fluid and transgender teens are on the rise and being underestimated by researchers. In a time when a political and media spotlight is cast significantly on teen gender identities, awareness and access to resources are even more important. This illuminating resources highlights that the right to self-define is a civil right. Readers will discover what it means to be gender-fluid and how to dispel predominant myths. They will also learn how to access resources on physical and mental health, as well as safe spaces and the advocate community.
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Coping With Gender Dysphoria
by Ellen McGrody
4
(6)
For transgender youth, the process of exploring gender can be exciting, but also difficult and painful. This book discusses the challenges of living with gender dysphoria, offering young adult readers resources and strategies for coping in different contexts: at home, at school, out in public, and in seeking medical care. Each chapter defines relevant terms, shares relatable anecdotes, and features easy-to-read informational sidebars, addressing the experiences and needs of youth with a variety of gender identities and social locations. Beyond merely helping them deal with transphobia, this book offers transgender teens support and advice for navigating life and thriving.
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Stress
by Alex Novak
5
(1)
Many teenagers today are overloaded with stress. Many maintain grueling schedules of schoolwork and extracurricular activities. They may feel under pressure to overachieve in order to be accepted into highly ranked colleges. That's on top of the normal adolescent stresses of maturing and establishing their own identities. This authoritative book describes the effects of stress on the body and explains the physical and mental health consequences of chronic stress. Readers will learn coping strategies that can help them learn to manage stressors in their lives and better control their responses to stress.
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