Teen Mental Health : An Encyclopedia of Issues and Solutions

Name: Teen Mental Health : An Encyclopedia of Issues and Solutions
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Teen Mental HealthAn Encyclopedia of Issues and Solutions\nAuthor(s): Len Sperry\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: Greenwood Press\nISBN-13: 9781440876875, 978-1440876875\nSynopsis\nProviding a concise introduction to the mental health topics of greatest concern to adolescents, this encyclopedia helps readers understand mental disorders and the importance of psychological well-being.\n\nAddressing mental illness and prioritizing psychological well-being are important at any age, but the teen years present unique challenges. Hormonal changes, peer pressure, and the demands of school and a busy social life combined with many other factors put adolescents at high risk for mental health problems. Certain disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are particularly prevalent in this age group, as are risky behaviors like substance abuse, self-harm, and distracted driving. Today's teens also face uniquely modern threats to their psychological w.