Akron Public Library

Explains why many young athletes are vulnerable to eating disorders and what they can do to prevent them.

Examines the causes and consequences of negative feelings about one's body and discusses ways to develop a more positive and accepting self-awareness.

Explains what asthma is, presents research on the condition, describes how it is diagnosed and monitored, discusses medical and lifestyle issues in asthma management, and lists related organizations and further resources.

Describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for people who suffer from uncontrollable anger; and also examines how anger relates to self-esteem, the effects anger can have on personal relationships, and other related topics.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens on maintaining health through physical activity. Includes index, resource information and recommendations for further reading"--Provided by publisher.

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting adolescents, yet its symptoms are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Teens and ADHD examines the nature of this disorder, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured.

Examines the nature of gender dysphoria, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how it can be treated.

Phobias are a widespread group of anxiety disorders and a cause of much distress for teens. Teens and Phobias examines the nature of these disorders, what causes them, what it is like to live with them, and how or whether they can be treated or cured.

Dieting can be an effective way to lose weight, but only when it is done safely and under a doctors advice. Dangerous forms of dieting can be harmful to teens health. Teens and Dieting explores the causes of dangerous dieting, how it affects teens, and ways in which teens can protect themselves and get help.