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Adulthood At-risk youth Behavior modification Attention-deficit disorder in adolescence Behavior disorders in adolescence Behavior disorders in children Obsessive-compulsive disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder Juvenile literature Parent and child Parenting Problem children Behavior modificationDotson, Alison.
Summary: Uses the author's own experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder to discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of OCD, and includes advice on finding help and living a fuller, happier life with the disorder.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Publishing 2014
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 616.8 DOTZucker, Bonnie
Summary: Presents a guide for adolescents who suffer from OCD, with step-by-step guidelines for handling symptoms that range from obsessive thoughts and low self-esteem to stress reactions and toleration of uncertainty.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Prufrock Press 2011
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 618.92 ZUCRockwell-Evans, Kim
Summary: If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may feel like you have to follow a rigid set of rules to successfully get through your day. And if you’re like many others, your OCD rule list may look something like this: You must always control your internal experiences!You must be absolutely certain!The presence of any anxiety means you are in danger!You alone are responsible if you fail...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications 2023
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Summary: The summer before entering sixth grade, Sammy, a bright and charming boy, suddenly began to exhibit disturbing behaviors. His mother, Beth, already overwhelmed by the responsibility of raising three sons alone, watched helplessly as her middle child descended into madness. Sammy was soon diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and later with Tourette syndrome. Unwilling to accept the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Pub. 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MALONEY, BETH ALISON MALMarch, John S.
Summary: "No one wants to get rid of obsessive-compulsive disorder more than someone who has it. That's why Talking Back to OCD puts kids and teens in charge. Dr. John March's eight-step program has already helped thousands of young people show the disorder that it doesn't call the shots--they do."--Book jacket.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Guilford Press 2007
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Summary: Your trauma doesn't need to define you. In The PTSD Survival Guide for Teens , trauma specialist Sheela Raja-along with her teen daughter Jaya Ashrafi-offers evidence-based skills to help you find strength, confidence, and resilience in the aftermath of trauma. If you've experienced trauma or suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the world can seem like a very frightening place....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Instant Help Books, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Y 616.85 RajBritz, Allison
Summary: "A brave teen recounts her debilitating struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder--and brings readers through every painful step as she finds her way to the other side--in this powerful and inspiring memoir. Until sophomore year of high school, fifteen-year-old Allison Britz lived a comfortable life in an idyllic town. She was a dedicated student with tons of extracurricular activities,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Pulse 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 BRIPower, Thomas J.
Summary: Adolescents (ages 12-20) with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at risk for academic problems, strained relationships, peer rejection and unsafe behavior -- and parents are often at a loss for how to handle these challenges. If Your Adolescent Has ADHD: An Essential Resource for Parents provides the up-to-date information and down-to-earth support that parents need. It offers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2018
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Summary: According to a recent report, up to 5% of school children in the United States have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Commonly referred to as ADHD, this condition affects teens in a number of ways, from excessive fidgeting and difficulty following instructions to avoiding tasks that require concentration and displaying impulsive behavior. While ADHD has become a household term, there...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 616.8 ASPIorizzo, Carrie
Summary: "Anxiety disorders, such as phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are the most common group of mental illnesses in the United States. Recent studies suggest eight percent of U.S. teenagers suffer from an anxiety disorder. This informative title examines different anxiety disorders, including their causes, symptoms, effects, and treatment options. A chapter on caring for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.8 IORAndersen, Michelle Garcia
Summary: This book examines the causes and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), looks at the everyday realities of people with OCD, and explores the management and treatment options available today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press, Inc. 2019
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Summary: "From renowned mental health expert and speaker Dr. Gabor Maté, Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) as genetically based--and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition." -- Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avery 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.85 MATPedrick, Cherry
Summary: "Many teens struggle with anxiety disorders, the symptoms of which include elevated stress hormone levels, depression, and heart problems. The prevalence of anxiety disorders among today, and teens makes this a timely, informative, and helpful book for readers. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of anxiety disorders as well as coping strategies and treatments. Resources for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 616.85 PEDNeziroglu, Fugen A.
Contents: Introduction : children of hoarders -- Understanding hoarding : the problem underlying the mess -- How your parent's hoarding affects you -- Talking to your parent about the problem : what works and what does not -- Managing your reactions and coping with your emotions : a mindfulness- and acceptance-oriented approach -- Tools for coping specifically with anger, depression, and disgust --...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.8 NEZPetrella, Diane
Summary: "Heal the trauma at the root of your emotional eating. If you've experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, your past trauma could affect how you care for yourself today. You may struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings, and reach for food to soothe your emotions when feeling sad, anxious, or stressed. You aren't alone. In fact, studies show there is a strong link between adversity,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications 2023
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Summary: In this illuminating exploration of women, violence, and obsession, Rachel Monroe interrogates the appeal of true crime through four narratives of fixation. In the 1940s, a bored heiress began creating dollhouse crime scenes depicting murders, suicides, and accidental deaths. Known as the "Mother of Forensic Science," she revolutionized the field of what was then called legal medicine. In the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2019
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Summary: Discusses obsessive-compulsive disorder, describes the symptoms and various treatments available, and provides case studies of people recounting their experiences in diagnosing and managing the compulsive behavior.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.85227 HYMWhitlock, Janis
Summary: Parents who discover a teen's self-injurious behavior are gripped by uncertainty and flooded with questions - Why is my child doing this? Is this a suicide attempt? What did I do wrong? What can I do to stop it? And yet basic educational resources for parents with self-injuring children are sorely lacking. Healing after Self-Injury provides desperately-needed guidance to parents and others who...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.85 WHILovett, Lee G.
Summary: Stuttering & Anxiety Self-Cures (SAC) is unique, as it offers concrete, step-by-step methods to self-cure stuttering, a disease that doctors and speech therapists continue to insist is "incurable"--All written by an author who cured himself and has helped many others self-cure. Proof that his methods work is provided by the Success Stories that are posted monthly on Speech Anxiety Anonymous'...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Health Mind LovettCoucouvanis, Judith
Summary: This book gives parents the tools they need to develop their child's behavior intervention and skill development plans. A major focus is on helping parents answer the question: What can I do that will help my child be successful? Topics include behavior, communication, reward systems, social skills, and medication support.--Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: AAPC Publishing 2015
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Summary: "This book offers relatable situations and strategies to guide teens struggling with mental health--including identifying signs of struggle, recognizing stress factors, and offering strategies to escape harmful mental habits which can leave individuals feeling vulnerable, helpless, or in despair"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 616.85 COGPera, Gina.
Summary: Presents a guide to clear up misconceptions about unrecognized ADD symptoms, with information on treatment options, practical solutions, and how to identify the behaviors in an individual in a relationship.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1201 Alarm Press 2008
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Summary: With vivid portraits that show us the traits by which you can identify a hoarder, Frost and Steketee explain the causes and outline the often ineffective treatments for the disorder while illuminating the pull that possessions exert on all of us.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8584 FROSpencer, Elizabeth DuPont
Summary: This reassuring guide helps adults and children understand the powerful ways in which anxiety works and how to overcome its negative effects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2014