"Provides basic consumer health information for teens about common causes of stress, the effects of stress on the body and mind, and coping strategies. Includes index, resource information, and recommendations for further reading"-- Provided by publisher.

Part one : understanding stress -- What is stress? -- Short and long-term stress -- Adolescents and stress -- Fight of flight vs. tend and befriend -- Part two : Common causes of stress in teens -- What causes stress in kids? -- Teens and stress : news you can use -- What stresses you out about school? -- Test anxiety -- Peer pressure -- Relationships : friends and dating -- Social phobia -- Bullying and cyberbullying -- Sports pressure and competition -- Family money troubles -- Family violence -- When your parent has a substance abuse problem -- Dealing with divorce -- Stepfamily stress -- Moving -- Part three : effects of stress on the body, mind, and behavior -- Effects of childhood stress on health across the lifespan -- Stress and your immune system -- Can stress cause cancer? -- Stress and your developing brain -- Stress affects mental health -- Eating disorders -- Body dysmorphic disorder -- Self-injury -- Loss and grief -- Dealing with depression -- Suicide -- Part four : diseases and disorders with a possible stress component -- Asthma -- Back pain and emotional distress -- Chronic fatigue syndrome -- Fibromyalgia -- Multiple sclerosis -- Lupus -- Peptic ulcers -- Chronic heartburn (GERD) -- Irritable bowel syndrome -- Crohn disease -- Ulcerative colitis -- Eczema -- Hair loss -- Part five : stress management -- Talk to your parents or other adults -- Going to a therapist -- Handle your anger -- Body image and self-esteem -- Exercise is wise -- Yoga -- Tai-Chi -- Use your senses to relieve stress -- Meditation -- Relaxation techniques -- Massage therapy -- Spirituality -- Laughter -- Interacting with pets -- Art therapies -- Health benefits of journaling -- Part six : If you need more information -- Directory of stress and stress management resources -- Additional reading about stress and stress management.