Teen Mental & Physical Health
Mental Health - Print Resources
Physical Health - Print Resources
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Mental Health - Print Resources
Chocolate for a Teen's Dreams
Call Number 305.235/All (YA)
This book is full of inspirational stories and quotes to help make dreams come alive.
Chocolate for a Teen's Heart
Call Number 305.242/Cho (YA)
This book is teeming with wonderful stories for girls about love, hope and happiness.
The Hero's Trail
Call Number 170.44/Bar (YA)
This beautiful book helps readers see the importance and value of living an ethical life. There are numerous stories about heroes, along with some inspirational quotations.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Call Number 305.235/Cov (YA)
Not only does this book discuss the habits of effective teens, but it also states the habits of defective teens. It is full of wonderful information to help teens develop a positive outlook on life.
The Struggle to be Strong
Call Number 305.235/Str (YA)
Bearing the theme of resilience, this book is full of essays written by teens. There are stories about insight, independence, relationships, initiative, creativity, and humor.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Volunteering for Teens
Call Number 302.14/Gra (YA)
This book instructs teens on how to get started in volunteering, as well as how to choose the best volunteering experience, information on writing resumes, and what jobs are available in the volunteer field as an occupation.
Cool It! Teen Tips to Keep Hot Tempers from Boiling Over
Call Number 152.47/Her (YA)
This book provides teens with information on how to properly control their anger. The book also contains exercises for the reader to complete to understand the concept of anger and what to do about it.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cool Jobs for Teens
Call Number 371.425/IRE (YA)
This book describes what jobs are truly like and provides tips on how to write effective cover letters and resumes.
Teen Feng Shui
Call Number 133.3337/Lev (YA)
This book strives to help teens arrange their lives, in terms of both physical and mental space. It includes activities that focus on the important aspects of life.
More Than a Label
Call Number 305.235/Muh (YA)
This book is divided into three parts in which the topics of what labels are, how they make people feel, and what teens can do about them are discussed in depth.
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Physical Health - Print Resources
What's Real, What's Ideal: Overcoming a Negative Body Image
Call Number 155.92/Dav (YA)
This book discusses many of the media's tricks which tend to make normal people feel less than average. The ideas people obtain from the media about what is beautiful are distorted because they are based upon images that are enhanced.
Preparing for Adolescence
Call Number 305.235/Dob (YA)
This book covers topics ranging from self-esteem, love, emotions, physical changes, and peer pressure. Dr. Dobson offers advice from a Christian perspective on what to do in different situations.
An Owner's Manual: The Guy Book
Call Number 305.235/Juk (YA)
This book is written specifically for boys, and includes information pertaining to growing up.
The What's Happening to My Body Book for Boys
Call Number 613.953/Mad (YA)
This book provides detailed information about the changes that occur for boys as they grow older.
The What's Happening to My Body Book for Girls
Call Number 613.955/Mad (YA)
Just like the book for boys, this source provides information on changes for girls as they grow older.
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Selected Web Sites
Mental Health
4 Girls Health
Motivating Moments
Physical Health
Alateen
Iwannaknow
SafeTeens.com
Teen Pregnancy
TeensHealth
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