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Including Facts about Anxiety, Depression, Suicide, Eating Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Schizophrenia, and More.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 7 Up-Students looking for basic information on a wide array of concerns can find the jumping-off point for more advanced research by consulting this comprehensive overview. The first section includes 15 chapters on such issues as self-esteem, physical appearance, peer pressure, stress, love, abuse, and grief, and advice for dealing with each. "Common Types of Mental Illness," the second section, is comprised of 20 chapters describing every disorder, phobia, and addiction one can imagine. "Suicide" includes chapters on symptoms and prevention, including myths and questions. "Getting Treatment" provides guidelines and recommendations for professional help, the creation of self-help groups, and various medical treatments (with a whole chapter on St. John's Wort). "If You Need More Information" offers extensive online and print recommendations for mental health, alcohol, and substance-abuse resources. Each of the five major sections concludes with an expansive list of references. The layout and use of white space, bold type, and shaded insets are appealing to the eye. On one hand, readers will find the material accessible and informative, with the shaded notes, facts, and embedded glossary insets adding appropriately to the already interesting and succinct presentation. On the other, some readers will be turned off by the hokeyness of some of the "attention grabbers," like calling the vocabulary lists "Weird Words." One also wonders about the lack of balance in a resource that provides a veritable smorgasbord of worrisome symptoms to further concern already anxious teens. One hopes a psychologist or a counselor will be on hand and knowledgeable when those moments of anxiety arise.-Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Doody's Book Review
This book provides practical mental health tips and information for teens. It is clear to all mental health workers that it is more difficult to relate to and build a therapeutic alliance with adolescent psychiatric patients. The purpose of this book is to reach out to teenagers and inform them about different psychiatric problems. It also seeks to enlighten society about warning signs and resources to get help. The audience for this book is adolescents (with or without mental health problems), their parents, teachers, mental health workers -- anyone who works or deals with teenagers. Common psychological issues of adolescence, some of which are developmentally appropriate, are described in appropriate language at the beginning of this book. Starting out with issues like peer pressure, self-esteem, and anger is a useful approach to the teenage reader and one which helps to build rapport in a therapeutic relation. Common types of mental illnesses are described in the second part, which can be very challenging for a teenager to read. Suicide and getting treatment are the subjects of two other chapters. There is a long list of available resources at the end of the book. Throughout the book are highlighted boxes that include descriptions of psychiatric terms or quick tips. The language is appropriate and easy to read. This is a nice book written to enlighten the society, primarily teenagers, about common teen mental health issues. It is highly recommended to teachers and parents as well as adolescents. Ozlem Dubauskas, MD(Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center). Copyright 2001, Doody Publishing
Booklist Review
Gr. 7-12. In both language and approach, this user-friendly entry in the Teen Health series is on target for teens needing information on mental health concerns. The informality of the text (one chapter is titled "You and Mental Health: What's the Deal?") makes the information easily accessible, and shaded text boxes of varying shapes and sizes add visual interest as they clarify complex topics with suggestions, recaps, and "Weird Words" vocabulary. Without condescension or overly technical language, chapters introduce topics ranging from self-esteem, body image, and emotions to specific mental health disorders and phobias, presented with guidelines for seeking help. Back matter, which includes contact resources and a section on alcohol and substance abuse, adds to the value of this handy, manageable resource. --Roger Leslie
Table of Contents
Preface | p. ix |
Part I Mental Health Concerns | |
Chapter 1 You And Mental Health: What's The Deal? | p. 3 |
Chapter 2 Self-Esteem | p. 11 |
Chapter 3 Making Peace With Your Body | p. 17 |
Chapter 4 Sadness: Is It Normal? | p. 25 |
Chapter 5 Getting Along With Others | p. 29 |
Chapter 6 Peer Pressure | p. 31 |
Chapter 7 Controlling Anger... Before It Controls You | p. 35 |
Chapter 8 A Teenager's Guide To Surviving Stress | p. 45 |
Chapter 9 Is It Love? | p. 51 |
Chapter 10 Love Doesn't Have To Hurt | p. 55 |
Chapter 11 Physical And Emotional Abuse | p. 69 |
Chapter 12 The Impact Of Divorce On Teenagers | p. 73 |
Chapter 13 Teens And Grief | p. 83 |
Chapter 14 When Your Parent Has A Mental Illness | p. 89 |
Chapter 15 Information For Brothers And Sisters Of People With Mental Disorders | p. 93 |
Part II Common Types Of Mental Illness | |
Chapter 16 Mental, Emotional, And Behavior Disorders: An Overview | p. 99 |
Chapter 17 Dealing With The Depths of Depression | p. 107 |
Chapter 18 Seasonal Affective Disorder | p. 117 |
Chapter 19 Bipolar Disorder | p. 121 |
Chapter 20 Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder | p. 127 |
Chapter 21 Anxiety Disorders | p. 147 |
Chapter 22 Generalized Anxiety Disorder | p. 177 |
Chapter 23 Panic Disorder | p. 181 |
Chapter 24 Phobias | p. 193 |
Chapter 25 Social Phobia | p. 203 |
Chapter 26 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | p. 215 |
Chapter 27 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder | p. 219 |
Chapter 28 Computer Addiction | p. 225 |
Chapter 29 Personality Disorders | p. 229 |
Chapter 30 Attention Deficit Disorder | p. 235 |
Chapter 31 Eating Disorders | p. 241 |
Chapter 32 Body Dysmorphic Disorder | p. 247 |
Chapter 33 Self-Injury | p. 253 |
Chapter 34 Delusions And Delusional Disorders | p. 267 |
Chapter 35 Schizophrenia | p. 275 |
Part III Suicide | |
Chapter 36 Teenage Suicide | p. 285 |
Chapter 37 Depression And Substance Abuse Can Be A Lethal Combination | p. 293 |
Chapter 38 Thought Patterns That Predict Suicide Attempts | p. 297 |
Chapter 39 Questions Teens Often Ask About The Why And How Of Suicide | p. 303 |
Chapter 40 Fifteen Myths About Teen Suicide | p. 307 |
Chapter 41 If You Are Feeling Suicidal | p. 317 |
Chapter 42 How To Prevent Suicide | p. 321 |
Part IV Getting Treatment | |
Chapter 43 Guidelines For Seeking Mental Health Care | p. 327 |
Chapter 44 How Service Agencies Can Help You | p. 335 |
Chapter 45 How To Find Help Through Psychotherapy | p. 337 |
Chapter 46 How To Start A Self-Help/Advocacy Group | p. 343 |
Chapter 47 Medications Used In Treatment | p. 353 |
Chapter 48 What About St. John's Wort? | p. 363 |
Part V If You Need More Information | |
Chapter 49 Mental Health Resources | p. 373 |
Chapter 50 Resources For Alcoholism And Substance Abuse | p. 381 |
Index | p. 391 |