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Murphey D, Barry M, Vaughn B. 2013. Positive mental health: Resilience. Washington, DC: Child Trends, 6 pp. (Adolescent health highlight)

Annotation: This report presents research findings on characteristics that are associated with adolescent resilience, describes program strategies that promote resilience, and discusses links between resilience and avoidance of risk-taking behaviors. Topics include relationships and social skills, hormonal and physical changes, self confidence, spirituality, emotional self-regulation, and overall well-being. Resources and references for additional information on resilience in adolescence is provided.

Contact: Child Trends , 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1200 W, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (240) 223-9200 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org Available from the website. Document Number: Pub. no. 2013-03.

Keywords: Adolescence, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent development, Coping, Psychological development, Psychosocial development, Resilience, Risk taking, Youth

National Research Council, Food and Nutrition Board, Committee on Maternal Nutrition. 1970. Annotated bibliography on maternal nutrition. Washington, DC: Maternal and Child Health Service, U.S. Health Services and Mental Health Administration; for sale by the U.S. Government Printing Office, 199 pp.

Annotation: This bibliography is intended for physicians, nutritionists, and others concerned with applying the research findings reported in the literature on maternal nutrition. Only materials published in English are included. Materials that appeared in popular magazines have not been included. The bibliography is divided into the following sections: (1) general references and (2) references on specific topics. The specific topics covered include (1) adolescence, (2) birthweight, (3) diabetes, (4) diet, (5) folic acid, (6) iron status, (7) nutritional deficiencies, (8) physiological adjustments, (9) the role of the placenta, (10) pregravid weight and weight gain, (11) social, economic, and other variables that affect pregnancy, and (12) the toxemias.

Keywords: Adolescence, Bibliographies, Diabetes, Diet, Economic factors, Folic acid, Iron, Maternal nutrition, Nutritional status, Nutritionists, Physicians, Placenta, Pregnancy, Pregnancy toxemias, Weight gain

Thom DA. 1933. Guiding the adolescent. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 94 pp. (Bureau publication (United States. Children's Bureau); no. 225)

Annotation: This publication of the U.S. Department of Labor, Children's Bureau is written to assist parents in understanding and guiding adolescent children to a healthy, happy adulthood. Contents include a definition of adolescence and adult attitudes toward adolescence, physical growth and development, attitudes toward sex, adolescence and mental development, the individual as a whole, some educational pitfalls, the question of work, learning to use leisure, asocial conduct, evading reality, the adolescent and his companions, and the needs of the parent.

Contact: U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20401, Telephone: (202) 512-1800 Secondary Telephone: (866) 512-1800 Fax: (202) 512-2104 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gpo.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescence, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Adolescent mental health, Consumer education materials, Developmental stages, Peer groups, Puberty, Sexual development, Social behavior, Social interaction, Social skills
   

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