Helping Yourself, Helping Others

Young people must grapple with life-altering and even
life-threatening issues in their everyday lives more than ever before. This
essential series contextualizes topics such as eating disorders, school
shootings, cyberbullying, and more, helping readers to understand the underlying
issues that lead to violence, harassment, and self-harm. The series focuses on
proactive approaches to prevention and recovery, and each book provides
essential information about where to turn, including phone numbers for crisis
hotlines and recommendations for expert help.
Each Book Contains:

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Real-life examples of people who have overcome challenging and dangerous
circumstances

• Up-to-date statistics about pressing issues that teens
face

• Phone numbers and website links for easy access to professional help

Curriculum Connections:

• Supports school guidance programs

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Encourages young readers to think critically about information sources by
busting common myths

• Provides context for how and why media coverage can
be biased about heated topics