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The Advocate is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) monthly newsmagazine. Established in 1967, it is the oldest continuing LGBT publication in the United States.
Pressing questions and informed answers that make puberty a lot easier to live through--from the ALA Award-winning authors of The Teenage Body Book. Illustrated.
Discusses eating disorders in relation to support groups, the interactions occurring in such groups, what happens in a meeting, how to start a group, and the positive benefits available from such support.
Teens!! It isn't fair that you have depression or bipolar disorder. You can continue along the same path, but chances are, if someone gave you this workbook, that path isn't the best. Working through these pages will help you understand what the heck everyone is talking about. You might even see some of your behaviors and thoughts. It has practical suggestions to help you cope. What does it hurt to try? Ultimately, it is your choice to work through the issues. But, it's kinda nice to see that you aren't the only one to have these crazy thoughts.
Explores the physical growth that occurs in adolescence, physical and emotional difficulties that can accompany growth spurts, and the rare but serious growth-related medical conditions that can occur.
This book tackles the questions girls have about their bodies and their looks. Author Helen Cordes asked dozens of girls around the country how they feel about themselves. She shares their revelations and a few of her own, providing new insight into what girls see in the mirror, and ultimately, within themselves.
Several positive and negative lifelong behaviors are established during adolescence including diet and exercise, sexual conduct, practices related to oral health, smoking, drinking, and the use if legal and illegal substances. The complex issues that adolescents deal with on a daily basis can turn into health problems that persist throughout adulthood. Unfortunately the adolescents who are frequently the most disconnected from routine health care services - those who lack insurance and family support - are often those at greatest risk for multiple and chronic health problems. Therefore, those that are responsible for delivering health care services to adolescents must address the health cond...
Girls around the country speak out about the problems and stereotypes they face when it comes to sports. Girl Power on the Playing Field also discusses how sports can affect girls' minds as well as their bodies and shares practical ideas for staying active in sports and dealing with some of the pressures involved.
Annotation In today's fast-paced, fast-food world, teens are increasingly at risk for health problems related to poor nutrition and lack of exercise. The LifeMatters series includes easy-to-follow fitness plans, delicious recipes, and essential information that can help teens fit health and wellness into their busy lives. These books introduce and explore key concepts as defined by the National Health Education Standards and the National Standards for School Counseling Programs.
Describes the political transformations, cultural dynamics, and affective rhetorics that together helped ignite the passionate conflicts over sex education on both the national and local levels in the United States.