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This book looks at issues which concern members and former members of the armed forces: the army, navy and air force. It covers issues such as service-related mental ill health, dealing with physical injuries, the future of the armed services in the wake of government cuts and redundancies, the role of women and young people in armed combat and at the problems which confront veterans after they leave the armed services.

Key Facts;  Glossary;  Additional Resources (websites etc.);  Index

(Replaces: Grief and Loss)

Everyone will experience a bereavement at some point, yet the death of a loved one is always a shock, even after a long illness. This book takes a sensitive look at the issues surrounding grief and loss, covering the feelings experienced after a bereavement, healthy and unhealthy ways to grieve, young people and mourning, funerals and memorials and practical matters which need to be dealt with following a death.

Chapters: 1. Bereavement and Loss; 2. Grief and Young People; 3. Handling the Formalities

Key Facts;  Glossary;  Additional Resources;  Index

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

(Replaces Self-Esteem and Body Image)

Most people will suffer from low self-esteem at some point in their lives. We might worry about the way we look, academic or career performance, how others perceive us and the shape of our bodies. This book looks at issues surrounding positive self-image, self-respect and confidence. It also addresses our relationship with our bodies, media pressures to maintain a certain body shape and the rise of cosmetic surgery.

Chapter One: Self-Esteem
What is self-esteem?, Self-esteem, Do you sometimes wish you were someone else?, How do you really feel about yourself?, ‘Soft skills’ for low self-esteem, Recognise your negative thinking patterns, Learn how to be your own best friend, Confidence and self-esteem, Building your child’s confidence and self-esteem, Assertiveness, How do other people see you?, High self-esteem not always what it’s cracked up to be, Can we teach people to be happy?, Psychologists research the rollercoaster of life.

Chapter Two: Body Image
Teens and body image, Mirror image, Problems and improvement, Women still aiming for size zero, Girls as young as seven concerned about body image, Celebrity culture, Body images, Blame Mummy, not Madonna, Salons boom as girls yearn to grow up fast, The impact of body-emphasising video games, Link between lads’ magazines and body image, Body dysmorphic disorder, Lessons on the body politic, The unkindest cut of all, Angelina Jolie’s lips inspire cosmetic surgery, Over 34,100 aesthetic surgery procedures in 2008, Cosmetic surgery, Cosmetic surgery: teens just ‘not bovvered’, Love your body, Improve body image, Link between teenage girls’ self-esteem and sport.

Key Facts;  Glossary;  Additional Resources (websites etc.);  Index

Cannabis is the most widely-used illegal drug in Britain: one 15-year-old in four now admits to having tried it at least once. Users say it is relaxing and fun, but there are worries that it may affect both physical and mental health, with stronger strains such as “skunk” being a particular worry. This book looks at the effects of cannabis on health, at cannabis use among young people and at its position within the law.

Level: 8.-10. kl./AVU + HG C-F etc.

(Replaces Understanding Depression)

People who are depressed are more than just “down” – they suffer from chronic low mood which affects their relationships with others and day-to-day life. Some types of depression have specific triggers, such as the season (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and being a new mum (post-natal depression). Bipolar Disorder (manic depression) sufferers experience drastic “lows” and “highs”. This book examines the different types of depression and looks at treatments available.

Chapters: 1. About Depression; 2. Depression and Young People; 3. Diagnosis and treatment

Key Facts;  Glossary;  Additional Resources;  Index

(Replaces Stress and Anxiety)

Modern living provides plenty of opportunities to become stressed: from caring for a family to taking exams, managing your finances to meeting deadlines in the workplace. A recent survey estimated that during 2008 and 2009, over 400,000 people in Britain experienced work-related stress that was making them unwell. What are stress and anxiety, and how can we learn to deal with them? Are stress sufferers often stigmatised? And what is the law relating to stress? This book looks at the issues.

Key Facts; Glossary; Additional Resources (websites etc.); Index

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Young people often worry about their size and shape, and in some this can give rise to an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. This book looks at the types of disordered eating which affect many young people today and at how charities, the government and families can help men and women who suffer from these eating disorders.

Level: 8.-10. kl./AVU + HG C-F etc.

Chapters: 1. Disordered Eating; 2. Body Image and the Media; 3. Recovery

Activities; Key Facts; Glossary; Web Links

(Replaces Young People and Health)

At a time when three out of ten children in Britain are overweight or obese and the UK has the third highest number of 15- and 16-year-olds with an alcohol problem, how do young people deal with the health issues associated with their age group? This book looks at nutrition and exercise, mental health problems including depression, eating disorders and self-harm, and the prevalence of risk taking behaviour such as smoking, binge drinking, drug use and unsafe sex.

Articles; Key Facts;  Glossary;  Additional Resources;  Index 

One in four British people suffer from a mental health disorder at some point in their lives, and England spends over £100 billion on mental health-related costs. And yet stigma and discrimination towards sufferers of mental ill health remain widespread. This book examines the issues, including information on the most common mental illnesses, how mental ill health can affect young people, the stigma surrounding mental illness and the debate over healthcare provision for sufferers.
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVU + HG C-F etc.

Activities; Key Facts; Glossary; Web Links

(Replaces Mental Health)

One in four British people suffer from a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. England spends over £100 billion on mental health costs. This book looks at specific mental health disorders including bipolar, depression and schizophrenia, as well as at social attitudes to mental ill health the stigma which still surrounds it.

• Six out of ten of people in Great Britain have had at least one time in their life where they have found it difficult to cope mentally.
• About one in every 100 people will have schizophrenia at some time in their lives. Between five and ten per cent will take their own lives.
• People with severe mental health problems have a lower rate of employment than any other disabled group.
• 84% agree that no one has the right to exclude people with mental illness from their neighbourhood.
• It is a myth that people with mental health problems are usually violent.

Following the death of her brilliant mathematician father (whom she sacrificed college to care for), twenty-five-year-old Catherine is left in limbo, struggling to come to terms with his legacy. Inheriting some of both his genius and his instability, she is torn between her pushy successful sister, Claire, who wants to take her back to New York, and Hal, a former student of her father's, who shows up even before the funeral wanting to root through the countless notebooks her father kept in the years of his decline, hoping to find mathematical gold. Catherine does not want to leave, and things become more complicated as she and Hal tentatively begin to develop a relationship. She gives him the key to a drawer in her father's desk, where the “gold” waits in the form of a notebook filled with the most original and astonishing mathematical proof Hal has seen in years. Thrilled, he wants to take immediate steps to have the proof published in her father's name, until Catherine shocks both him and Claire by declaring that she is its author. Hal (who has his own ambitions) is incredulous and Clair doubts her claims and even her sanity. What “proof” does Catherine have? Among the themes here are the elusiveness of genius, the difficulty of a mathematical proof, the uncertainties of love and trust, and the nature of personal integrity. David Auburn's play won the Pullitzer Prize. (83 pages)
Level: A/B/Interdisciplinary projects with mathematics etc.

It is thought that the frequency of self-harm is underestimated, as those who harm themselves usually do so in secret and go to great effort to hide any marks. This book looks at what self-harm is, who does it and why. It also examines the stigma attached to self-harm. About one in ten young people will self-harm at some point

• Self-harm can help someone to feel in control and reduce feelings of tension and distress. If they feel guilty, it can be a way of punishing themselves and relieving guilt
• About three in 100 people who self-harm over 15 years will actually kill themselves. This is more than 50 times the rate for people who don’t self-harm
• The rate of self-harm among the UK’s young people is among the highest in Europe
• The suicide rate in the UK has been falling since 1991, and in 2007 the rate was the lowest on record

Level: 8.-10. kl./AVU + HG C-F etc.

Activities; Key Facts; Glossary; Web Links

(Replaces Self-Harm)

The number of young people who use self-harm methods such as cutting and poisoning as a coping strategy is worrying.

• More tham 24,000 teenagers are admitted to hospital in the UK each year after deliberately hurting themselves.
• Many of those who do choose to end their lives have previously self-harmed.

This book looks at the prevalence of self-harm, the misconceptions surrounding it and what can be done to help those who do it. A separate chapter looks at issues surrounding suicide.

Key Facts;  Glossary;  Additional Resources (websites etc.);  Index

With today's hectic lifestyles, it is too easy to become stressed or anxious about the many pressures we all face. Whether this is studying for exams, earning enough money or taking care of family and friends, there are plenty of opportunities for stress which, if not dealt with, can result in both mental and physical health problems. Yet although this is increasingly common, there is still a stigma surrounding the problem of stress which can make people feel ashamed. This book looks at the causes of stress and anxiety, society's attitude to these problems and at how best to cope with stress.
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVU + HG C-F etc.

The causes of increased suicide risk among teenagers are complex and the subject is complicated by myths that cloud our view of it. These articles look at what factors may increase and reduce the risk of suicide. Editor: Emily Schusterbauer. (116 pages)
Level: Mainly Second and Third year Gymnasium

Contents: Introduction; Teen Suicide Myths Hamper Preventive Efforts (Michelle Ann Moskos, Jennifer Achilles, and Doug Gray); Culture-Specific Methods Are Needed to Prevent Teen Suicide (David B. Goldston et al.); Bullying Increases Teen Suicide Risk (Karen Dineen Wagner); Substance Use Increases Teen Suicide Risk (Michael S. Dunn, Bruce Goodrow, Connie Givens, and Susan Austin); Self-Harm May Be Related to Teen Suicide Risk (CommunityCare); Latina Teens Face Increased Suicide Risk (Laura Sessions Stepp); Poor Body Image Increases Teen Suicide Risk (Amy M. Brausch and Jennifer J. Muehlenkamp); High School Athletics Participation Decreases Teen Suicide Risk (Don Sabo et al.); A Team Approach Is Best Suited to Addressing a Student’s Suicide (Mary Finn Maples et al.); The Merits of Suicide Risk Tests Are Debatable (Shankar Vedantam); The Link Between Antidepressants and Teen Suicide Is Controversial (Benedict Carey); Organizations to Contact; Bibliography; Index.

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This is the intense and moving story of a life stolen, and reclaimed. Attitudes to mental illness have changed over the years — not so long ago young women could be “sectioned” simply for being what most parents term ‘a handful.’ The heroine of Maggie O’Farrell’s heartbreaking novel is one such teenager. Spirited, intelligent and stifled by 1930s upper-class life, Esme Lennox’s refusal to conform leads to 60 years in a mental institution. She is edited out of her family’s history. The novel slowly pieces together the story of her stolen life when Lennox is finally released into the care of her great-niece Iris, a young woman equally unwilling to toe the line but born into more liberal times. The story that emerges is a heartbreaking tale of two sisters in colonial India and 1930s Edinburgh — of the loneliness that binds them together and the rivalries that drive them apart, and lead one of them to betray the other. Above all it is the story of Esme, a fiercely intelligent, unconventional young woman, and of the terrible price she is made to pay for her family's unhappiness and her refusal to follow the rules of polite society. Switching between pre-war and modern-day Edinburgh, O’Farrell shows that, while the methods may have become more subtle, women are still pushed in the direction of ‘acceptable behaviour’.  (277 pages)
Level: 2nd and 3rd year of the Gymnasium