Overview
This new series of 3 eBooks covers the most common mental health concerns facing teens today. The second of the series, this eBook covers self-care strategies for teens with/or experiencing ADHD/ADD, bullying, PTSD, and navigating social media. Each chapter describes the issue and the medical treatments available but focuses on what teens can do at home to support their own wellness. Sections include a description of the condition, how symptoms appear in teens, what treatment options are expected, self-care strategies to support mental wellness, supportive media (publications, film, and music) that is relatable, a list of journaling prompts, outreach/group opportunities, and organizations that support teens with the specific mental health challenges. Also included is a biographical sidebar highlighting a popular individual who also has been diagnosed with the condition, an affirming quote by a celebrity with the condition, a national hotline number specific for the mental health challenge, and a sidebar that focuses on a wellness strategy that is specific to the condition. Also included are QR codes that lead directly to organizations and demonstrations of self-care strategies helpful to the user. Each chapter averages up to 20 pages in length. In addition, there are over 4 accompanying photographs in each chapter. Students will also find an organizations appendix and an in-depth two-level index in the eBook.
Features & Benefits
- Chapter topics are arranged thematically across 3 eBooks.
- Chapter topics were identified by experts, through a survey of customers, and as top online search terms.
- Sections include definition, description, symptoms, treatment, selfcare strategies, journaling prompts, outreach opportunities, organizations, national hotline numbers, quotes, biographical sidebar, and an additional sidebar highlighting a selfcare strategy.
- QR codes make information more accessible.
- Photographs and graphic illustrations support textual information.
- List of organizations and general index.
