Coping

"Explores what motivates hate crimes, including those committed against people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ communities, women, and other marginalized groups, and puts them in the broader context of U.S. history and society. Readers will learn strategies for coping with hate crimes in their own lives and come away with a comprehensive understanding of the influence of hate crimes on various communities"--Publisher.

"Racial profiling isn't just a problem for one group of people. It's a problem for everyone in America. 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 can take"--Amazon.

Discusses the emotions, stresses, and adjustments connected with an unplanned teenage pregnancy.

Dealing with the issues surrounding teen pregnancy can be difficult, especially as there isn't a standardized way of approaching the topic by families and in schools. Providing teens with comprehensive fact-based sexual education can help them make informed choices about their reproductive health and futures. This thoughtful and informative book helps eliminate the stigma associated with teen parenthood, and a Myths and Facts sidebar helps correct common misconceptions about the topic. Chapters discuss teens' rights to sexual health services and the choices they can make if they become pregnant.

Hate crimes are often in the news, but many people don't understand exactly what constitutes a hate crime or how to respond to situations that they may witness or experience in their own lives. This compelling primer explores what motivates hate crimes, including those committed against people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ communities, women, and other marginalized groups, and puts them in the broader context of U.S. history and society. Readers will learn strategies for coping with hate crimes in their own lives and come away with a comprehensive understanding of the influence of hate crimes on various communities.

At least 30 million people in the United States suffer from eating disorders, and these mental health conditions affect people of all ages and genders. This candid guide provides straightforward information about what triggers disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder; how to spot them in a loved one; signs of an impending relapse; and steps toward recovery. Readers will also learn about lesser-known eating disorders like avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, pica, and rumination disorder. By debunking common myths and providing non-judgmental advice, this book will empower readers to cope with eating disorders in their own lives.

The statistics associated with date rape and acquaintance rape are staggering, especially for teens and young adults, who are at the highest risk. With warmth and candor, this straightforward guide offers frank advice and insightful context to demystify concepts like rape and consent, and provides advice for what to do after experiencing date rape or acquaintance rape. Features include questions for an expert, myths and facts, and illuminating sidebars. Thoughtfully inclusive, readers are empowered to confront social norms and attitudes that perpetuate rape culture and consider the intersectional nature of sexual violence.

Everyone struggles occasionally with sitting still, distractions, forgetting appointments, completing long-term projects, and losing schoolbooks, but these things can be particularly frequent and problematic for those with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition that affects an estimated 11 percent of school-aged people. This insightful book offers straightforward information about ADHD, as well as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), which affects many people with and without ADHD. Readers will learn about diagnosis procedures, treatment options, and empowering strategies to thrive at home, school, and beyond.

A book for teens about navigating political disagreements with loved ones.

"A book for teens about coping with the threat of deportation from the United States"--Provided by publisher.