Mental Health Information for Teens: Health Tips about Mental Wellness and Mental Illness: Including Facts about Recognizing and Treating Mood, Anxiety, Personality, Psychotic, Behavioral, Impulse Control, and Addiction Disorders

Table Of Contents
Preface
Part One: Mental Health And Mental Illness
	Chapter 1—Understanding Mental Health
	Chapter 2—The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction
	Chapter 3—Why Is Mental Health Important?
	Chapter 4—Resilience: A Vital Component Of Mental Health
	Chapter 5—Defining Mental Illness
	Chapter 6—Causes And Warning Signs Of Mental Illness
	Chapter 7—Mental Health Risk And Protective Factors
	Chapter 8—Mental Health And Mental Disorders
Part Two: Mood And Anxiety Disorders
	Chapter 9—Depression
	Chapter 10—Premenstrual Syndrome And Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
	Chapter 11—Seasonal Affective Disorder
	Chapter 12—Bipolar Disorder
	Chapter 13—Generalized Anxiety Disorder: When Worry Gets Out Of Control
	Chapter 14—Social Anxiety Disorder: Always Embarrassed
	Chapter 15—Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
	Chapter 16—Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: When Unwanted Thoughts Take Over
	Chapter 17—Phobias And Fears
	Chapter 18—Panic Disorder: When Fear Overwhelms
Part Three: Personality And Psychotic Disorders
	Chapter 19—Antisocial Personality Disorders
	Chapter 20—Borderline Personality Disorder
	Chapter 21—Histrionic Personality Disorder
	Chapter 22—Factitious Disorders
	Chapter 23—Delusional Disorder
	Chapter 24—Dissociative Disorders
	Chapter 25—Psychosis
	Chapter 26—Schizophrenia
	Chapter 27—Schizoaffective Disorder
Part Four: Behavioral, Impulse Control, And Addiction Disorders
	Chapter 28—Eating Disorders
	Chapter 29—Anorexia Nervosa
	Chapter 30—Bulimia Nervosa
	Chapter 31—Binge Eating Disorder
	Chapter 32—Body Dysmorphic Disorder
	Chapter 33—Compulsive Exercise Disorder
	Chapter 34—Impulse Control Disorders
	Chapter 35—Adjustment Disorders
	Chapter 36—Disruptive Behavior Disorders
	Chapter 37—Comorbidity: Addiction And Other Mental Disorders
Part Five: Other Situations And Disorders With Mental Health Consequences
	Chapter 38—Puberty And Its Relationship To Mental Health
	Chapter 39—Child Abuse And Its Effects On Mental Health
	Chapter 40—Bullying And Youth Violence
	Chapter 41—Teen Dating Violence
	Chapter 42—Cutting And Self-Harm
	Chapter 43—Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
	Chapter 44—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
	Chapter 45—Tourette Syndrome And Tics
	Chapter 46—Depression During And After Pregnancy
Part Six: Mental Health Treatments
	Chapter 47—Diagnosing Mental Illness
	Chapter 48—Treatment Of Children With Mental Illness
	Chapter 49—Finding A Therapist Who Can Help You Heal
	Chapter 50—Going To Therapy: What To Expect
	Chapter 51—Counseling And Therapy: Methods Of Treatment
	Chapter 52—Common Mental Health Medications
	Chapter 53—Antidepressant Medications For Children And Adolescents
	Chapter 54—Brain Stimulation Therapies
	Chapter 55—Complementary And Alternative Approaches To Mental Healthcare
Part Seven: Mental Wellness Topics For Teens
	Chapter 56—Building Healthy Self-Esteem
	Chapter 57—Improving Mental Health
	Chapter 58—Dealing With Depression: Self-Help And Coping Tips
	Chapter 59—Coping With Stress
	Chapter 60—Coping With A Disaster Or Traumatic Event
	Chapter 61—Playing Helps Kids Learn And Grow
	Chapter 62—Dealing With Divorce
	Chapter 63—Dealing With Grief
	Chapter 64—Getting Along With Family And Friends
	Chapter 65—Running Away Doesn’t Solve Problems
	Chapter 66—Suicide Prevention
Part Eight: If You Need More Information
	Chapter 67—Additional Resources For Mental Health And Mental Illness
	Chapter 68—Crisis Help And Hotlines
	Chapter 69—Directory Of Mental Health Organizations
Index