Helping Youth with Mental, Physical and Social Challenges series
Ashley finds it increasingly difficult to cope with life. Bleak moods and frantic anxiety stalk her every step. Her best friend has died, and some suspect she committed suicide. Ashley wonders if that is the only way she?ll find freedom from her troubles?
Ashley is not alone in how she feels. Extended Description
Helping Youth with Mental, Physical and Social Challenges series
Susan has struggled with her weight most of her life, but she knows keeping that weight off is going to be a lifetime struggle, because whenever she feels stressed, she turns to food. Meanwhile, Brooke feels overweight. When she looks in the mirror, she doesn't see the slim body everyone else does: she sees FAT. Her struggle with food is very different from Susan's! Extended Description
Helping Youth with Mental, Physical and Social Challenges series
According to many experts, gender identity exists in the mind of the individual; it is a psychological concept not necessarily based on biological fact. If someone believes he is female, even though biologically he is male, then his gender identity would be female. In most cases, one's gender identity matches his or her biological sex organs - but not always! Extended Description
Helping Youth with Mental, Physical and Social Challenges series
Vanna is the girl everyone at Shore View High envies, but she has a shameful secret: she can't stop shoplifting. When Vanna discovers another student's secret, one that could cause harm to her classmates, she has to make a painful decision: will she sacrifice her reputation to reveal the truth?
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Helping Youth with Mental, Physical and Social Challenges series
Josh becomes convinced he has special powers and a unique destiny; he also fears that the people closest to him are in real danger. He determines to obey the voices and rescue his family and friends - even if it costs him everything. Eventually, crushed by his own actions, Josh struggles to define reality and reconstruct his shattered life.
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