Teenage Health
Acred, Cara2017
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Teenage health encompasses a wide range of ailments, both physical and emotional. This book explores mental health issues such as depression and anxiety – both of which can be influenced by exam stress, among other things – alongside ‘risky behaviours’ such as smoking and drinking. It also looks at illnesses such as diabetes and meningitis, as well as sexual health.The information inside comes from a variety of sources, including newspapers, magazines, government reports and charity groups; providing different perspectives on challenging topics. At the end of the book is a selection of activities that will encourage interaction, literacy, critical thinking and independent research. Content is accessible and engaging, tailored primarily towards the 14 to 18 age group.
Main title:
Teenage Health / edited by Cara Acred
Author:
Imprint:
Cambridge : Independence Educational Publishers, 2017
Series title:
Issues ; 324
Notes:
Issues is a series of cross-curricular books.
ISBN:
9781861687746
Dewey class:
613.04613
Local class:
613REF
Language:
English
Index terms:
Physical health Lifestyle Mental health Stress Diabetes Drugs Smoking
BRN:
2183518
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