psychological aspects

"School violence is a complex subject, ranging from fights on the playground all the way up to headline-grabbing tragedies. This book breaks down a tough topic for kids"--Provided by publisher.

"Research suggests that almost every region of the brain is affected when you listen to music. It has a profound impact on emotional response, cognition, sensory experience, and motor function. This volume considers the role of brain anatomy and neuroscience in relation to music, music's role in social and emotional connection, and its potential to assist in treating brain injuries and neurological disorders. Through this volume, readers will gain a stronger understanding of the complex and fascinating relationship between music and the brain"--Provided by publisher.

Examines drug addiction, its negative mental and physical effects on the addict and their loved ones, and how to treat this type of addiction. Includes sidebars, links to videos, text-dependent questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"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 connected and informed, it can become an obsession that leaves them feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed. This informative title provides teens with strategies for maintaining a balance in their social media use. Social media is an essential tool for navigating modern-day life and establishing a healthy relationship with social media helps promote good time-management skills and sound mental health."--.

A collection of editorials and reports on addiction to technology, covering the Internet, handheld devices, dangers, the digital race, and more.

"Offers an ... introduction to the concept of social media anxiety, dispelling many widespread myths and replacing them with up-to-date facts, ... help[s] readers identify whether they are experiencing social media anxiety, and offers them reliable strategies for dealing with it if they are"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a guide for teens on dealing with grief and loss, and describes the grieving process, different kinds of losses, how to get help, and more.

Examines how violence in video games affects society.

Raskolnikov, an impoverished Russian student, murders a despicable old pawnbroker, reasoning that his evil act is outweighed by humanitarian good, but he discovers the fault in his theory when he is plagued by horror and guilt over his actions.

Provides an account of the explosion on the oil rig Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico in April, 2010, that resulted in the deaths of eleven people and caused the largest offshore oil spill in the history of the United States.