Friday, February 10, 2012

ADOLESCENCE: SOME DIFFICULT ISSUES

Besides the literary genres on just about any topic of importance to teens, some stand out and should be an important part of reader's advisory programs. You may start off with a general portal, Children Now.

Drugs, alcohol, substance abuse
toxicology and overdose
tobacco use
Health and mental health
mood and anxiety disorders
attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder
nutrition and eating disorders
allergies and asthma
adolescent pregnancy and parenting
Poverty
Sexual behavior and abuse
contraception
sexually transmitted infections
sexual assault
pregnant teens
Violence and gangs
accidents (49%)
homicide (15%)
CDC Control and Prevention: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance--US
National Vital Statistics--US

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4 comments:

  1. ErmiloFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    An interesting site providing excellent information on reading for young adults. Well-organized and comprehensive.

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  2. librarynutApril 11, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Don't forget an issue near and dear to my heart... Mental Health.
    YA's suffer through a lot of mental health issues- both their own and their friends. Having materials readily available on Binge Eating, Anorexia, Suicide, and Depression is crucial.

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    1. Zorana ErcegovacApril 12, 2012 at 11:17 AM

      Can't agree more ! The above category Health Related Issues should be subdivided into finer conditions, interventions, screening & preventions, and general discussions.

      I will add some of these subcategories, thanks for your comments !

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    2. Zorana ErcegovacApril 13, 2012 at 4:26 PM

      Now that we have a more complete list of categories, it would be nice to fill in with great reads (any format, any medium!) in each of these categories.

      Can you do that?

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