Health Problems in the Classroom 6-12

Sharpen your medical knowledge and understanding of health problems and concerns facing today’s students with this authoritative reference guide!Further continuing the dialogue from their successful reference Health Problems in the Classroom 6-12 authors and medical experts Huffman Fontaine and Price have collaborated yet again to provide this valuable resource for middle and high school teachers teacher aides administrators and educators covering health problems that affect students in grades 6 through 12. Alphabetically listing the most current health concerns for this age group this ready-reference handbook covers:At-a-glance medical information about 150 illnesses injuries and medical conditions that affect adolescents in middle schools and high schools including details about signs and symptoms primary groups affected classroom guidelines attendance guidelines medications and communication topics to discuss with parents and caregivers Detailed coverage of sports injuries sexually transmitted diseases dating violence and other topics relevant to teens Health illness disability self-esteem and stigma during adolescence Family and community issues related to gender sexual and social identity including a section on adolescent depression and warning signs for suicide