Books in Coping series

At least 30 million people in the United States suffer from eating disorders, and these mental health conditions affect people of all ages and genders. This candid guide provides straightforward information about what triggers disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder; how to spot them in a loved one; signs of an impending relapse; and steps toward recovery. Readers will also learn about lesser-known eating disorders like avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, pica, and rumination disorder. By debunking common myths and providing non-judgmental advice, this book will empower readers to cope with eating disorders in their own lives.

Every year, millions of people in the United States are affected by the horrors of gun violence. Thousands of lives are cut short and many more face life-threatening injuries or are forced to bear witness to the frightening effects of gun-related violence. It's common to experience shock, confusion, and pain after being exposed to gun violence. This comprehensive yet compassionate text offers an in-depth look at how gun violence impacts different communities and provides advice for coping with the indelible mark it leaves. It also empowers readers to make their communities safer by joining the fight to end gun violence.

Ticks used to be just another mildly annoying insect, but ticks are known to cause some of the worst illnesses that people and animals can contract. There's Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and more, making ticks are a real danger to anyone who plays, works, or simply goes outside. In this authoritative guide, readers learn important information on how ticks can infect people, what to do if they bite, and how to avoid them in the first place. As ticks broaden their ranges, this information is more important than ever for protecting ourselves.

Shock. Disbelief. Pain. Embarrassment. These are just a few emotions victims of trolling and flaming might experience. Although trolling can be humiliating, there is still hope. Readers will encounter thoughtful and engaging ideas for how to cope with and heal from trolling, as well as a detailed list of 10 questions they can ask a professional about the experience. Useful tips help readers prevent it from happening in the first place and uncover commonly held myths about trolling. This essential 21st century resource can help any teen trying to cope with the intensely emotional experience of online trolling.

Many people are familiar with the growing effects of climate change on the environment and the physical health of the world's inhabitants. Occurrences like severe storms, temperature shifts, and droughts are making it harder for many people to grow food or live safely. Now the effects of an unstable climate on the mental health of people around the world is also an increasing concern. Psychologists have created a new term for this: ecoanxiety. This informative resource will enlighten readers about what ecoanxiety is, where it comes from, and what can be done to recognize, treat, and cope with it.

Like everyone else these days, young people often find themselves having political disagreements with those who matter most to them: family and friends. This encouraging and helpful book gives readers practical advice and sympathetic support for dealing with those uncomfortable situations. Readers will learn how to express their beliefs and opinions without alienating those they love, and how to listen and potentially learn from people with whom they disagree. Examples of real people dealing with the problem, a collection of myths and facts, and 10 questions for an expert round out the text.