Youth Health

Bobby is a typical urban New York City teenager, impulsive, eager, and restless. For his 16th birthday he cuts school with his two best buddies, grabs a couple of slices at his favorite pizza joint, catches a flick at a nearby multiplex, and gets some news from his girlfriend, Nia, that changes his life forever: He's going to be a father.

An investigation into the mental health crisis affecting young adults today, and an impassioned argument for creating learning environments characterized both by compassion and challenge Alarming statistics in recent years indicate that mental health problems like depression and anxiety have...

A compassionate and accessible guide for parents whose children have experienced traumatic or life-threatening events written by one of the foremost authorities on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents. Dr. Scheeringa understands the desperation many parents feel and explains the impact of trauma, simplifies the science into layman’s terms, debunks the myths, and provides direction on navigating the confusing maze of the mental health world to find appropriate care.

This advisory calls attention to the growing concerns about the effects of social media on youth mental health. It explores and describes the current evidence on the positive and negative impacts of social media on children and adolescents, some of the primary areas for mental health and well-being concerns, and opportunities for additional research to help understand the full scope and scale of social media’s impact.

Based on a national survey of hundreds of teenage girls, Jeff Feldhahn and Eric Rice give young men insight into the hearts and minds of teen girls while opening the way to healthier relationships between guys and girls, both now and in their future.

"Youth Vaping Unveiled" is a comprehensive exploration of the motivations driving young individuals towards vaping and substance use. This insightful book delves deep into the complex factors that influence urban youth in their decisions regarding these behaviors. With a keen focus on understanding the urban youth landscape, the book unravels the unique challenges faced by young people in urban environments. It sheds light on the impact of peer pressure, social acceptance, and the allure of social image in driving vaping and substance use among adolescents.

Everyone wants to look young. As the years go by, the concern of looking young becomes of greatest importance. But despite any technology and human advancement, there’s still one thing we can never control - time. Time will continue to pass by and so is our biological age. But most people are usually just concerned about their outward appearance when it comes to aging. None is looking at the more important part which is the inside. Aging is not just about looking good on the outside but feeling great on the inside as well.

A YALSA 2020 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Selection “[P]rofound…a triumph—a full-throated howl to the moon to remind us why we choose to survive and thrive.” —Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling author of Tradition “Razor-sharp, deeply revealing, and brutally...

Youth of the Nation is not another book written by casual observers or researchers attempting to create solutions based upon statistics surrounding the youth mental health crisis in our country. Statistics are extremely helpful to give tangible proof of the problems and to alert the public of the dire need to make improvements to our current systems. However, the mental health problems our youth are facing have proven to be too complex and nuanced for conventional approaches. This book shares what over a thousand teens and I have created and successfully been applying for 14 years.

The author takes us behind the scenes and introduces us to key players - in both science and business - who are experimenting with the most promising cutting-edge research to retard the aging process. This is an informative and provocative book that shows how a small group of optimistic and determined scientists are closing in on drugs that will change the way we live forever.

The Mystery of the Sensitive Child provides a guide for those who parent and mentor sensitive children. By developing our evolving knowledge, we gain a greater understanding as to why some are more impacted by their environment than others. Why do some children feel overwhelmed? Why are they more emotive and compassionate than others? This book offers suggestions, exercises, practical tools, and strategies to assist these children with the challenges of everyday life.

Every year, more than 3.5 million children under age 15 require medical treatment for sports injuries, nearly half of which are the result of simple overuse. Journalist Mark Hyman investigates the evolution of youth sports from mere games to full-on quests to turn children into tomorrow's superstar athletes by pushing them beyond physical and emotional limits. Opening up a crucial discussion about the perils of youth-sports culture today, Hyman offers the solutions and answers we need.

Have you ever wondered what really goes on in the hearts and minds of foster children? How do they cope with the trauma of separation, the uncertainty of their future, and the struggle to find their place in the world? The Invisible Scars pulls back the curtain on these often-overlooked aspects of the foster care experience, offering listeners a unique understanding of the emotional journey of foster youth.

'Fascinating . . . While the rest of us are worrying about it, Dorcas Gwata is doing something about it' - Wendy Joseph, author of Unlawful Killings Through the live of ten young people an award-winning nurse reveals the impact of gang culture on mental health. Dorcas Gwata is an award-winning...

Du möchtest das Altern verlangsamen oder sogar umkehren? Du möchtest dich jung, lebendig und glücklich fühlen? Dann ist dieses Buch das Richtige für dich! Altern ist das natürlichste der Welt und, um es vorwegzunehmen, daran kann auch niemand etwas ändern. Was wir aber ändern können, ist wie wir altern. Das Altern setzt sich aus vier Teilprozessen zusammen. Dem genetischen, dem umweltbedingten, dem biochemischen und dem hormonellen Altern.

Timeless You-th is the story of Jeff Crippen’s journey through the traditional medical system trying to find an effective treatment for debilitating migraines. Despite seeking the best that medical care had to offer, from renowned doctors to pharmaceutical drugs, his headaches persisted and intensified, as did his frustration levels as he sought answers, empathy, and relief from a system that saw him as a collection of symptoms and not a whole person.

The health industry is like a jungle, and it’s overgrown with bad advice and weird fads. If you are confused and frustrated by it all, you’re not alone. Thankfully, Dr. Parker has spent the last decade sifting through the brambles and bushes to find a clear path to health.

This insightful guide addresses the escalating issue of mental health among teenagers, providing a much-needed resource in an age where effective coping mechanisms are crucial. The book begins by laying a foundation in understanding emotions and their significant impact on daily life. Teens will learn to identify and label their feelings, understanding the intricate connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This understanding is the first critical step towards emotional regulation.

Working with youth with sexual behavior problems can be a challenge for both law enforcement and mental health professionals. What defines good quality treatment has changed over time, and research has shown the importance of not only the treatment programs' content but also the way that content is delivered.

Soon after joining the health and fitness industry, Adam realized that most women didn’t need to slave away in the gym or sign up to another fad diet to try and lose weight. What they needed was support, guidance, accountability and an easy to implement plan to reach their weight loss goals and keep it off long term.