-- The teen audience is "poised for growth, " according to trade publishers; a five-page article on publishing for teens appeared in the 10/23/00 issue of Publishers Weekly. -- Written with the assistance of a research associate at the University of Southern California who specializes in aspects of the body's response to stress and has taught workshops in coping with stress. -- According to a study conducted by the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, a third of U.S. teens say they feel stressed on a daily basis; nearly two thirds say they are stressed at least once a week. The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to Dealing with Stress for Teens covers it all: Welcome to the teen age -- how did life get so -- well, stressful, anyway? Turns out, things really are different now than they were when your parents were teens (you knew it all the time); fight or flight, and the positives (yes, positives) and negatives of stress; school dazed and confused -- dating, peer pressure, grades, grown-ups' expectations -- who wouldn't be stressed out?; stress and its buddies -- anxiety and depression; stress and hormone changes; tension tamers that really work; and talking it out, working it out -- and when to ask for help.

Discusses how to recognize stressful situations and offers tips for managing time, balancing activities, examining problems, and taming tension.

Life is full of cliques and conformists, and acting cool while staying true to yourself is sometimes a tough act to pull off. The Complete Idiotrs"s Guidereg; to Surviving Peer Pressure for Teens is the handbook for handling everything from dressing and acting "right" to dealing with sex, drinking and drugs, violence, and the many other pressures you might face. Get a clue on how to ... Tell people what yours"re willing to do and what yours"re not. Avoid pressuring others into things they might not want to do. Get others to back off without damaging a friendship or your image. Help your boyfriend or girlfriend understand if you arenrs"t on the same page.

You’re no idiot, of course. You know how confusing dating can be. And whether you’ve got first-date jitters or first-kiss fears, you’re just not sure how to deal. But dating doesn’t have to be so difficult—all you need are a few tips on how to put your best self forward! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Dating for Teens can show you how to: • Figure out the do’s and don’ts of dating etiquette—from “Who pays for what?” to “When should I call?” • Let someone know you're into them. • Deal with your parents if they don't like who you’re dating. • Know if you're ready to go steady. • Pick fun stuff to do on a date. • Handle a breakup.

Shows teenagers how to improve their looks, eat a balanced diet, exercise, manage skin problems and hair, and establish good grooming habits.

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It raises your energy to help you deal with a tense situation in the office, study hard for an exam, or stay focused on an important speech. In general, it helps you function. However, when anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it becomes a disabling disorder. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Controlling Anxiety, readers will learn to- Understand the difference between what is normal anxiety and what's not. Spot anxiety triggers and boosters. Calm down with yoga and meditation. Make worries work in your favour.

Today's teens are dealing with adult issues and problems that previous generations did not encounter. With little power to control or to affect outcomes, many teens feel overwhelmed, making stress and stress-related problems widespread among today's young people. Stress Relief: The Ultimate Teen Guide makes eliminating stress an art form. Written in a style that appeals to a teen audience, this accessible volume is not about managing stress, but rather about preventing and avoiding it—and eliminating the feelings it causes.