Discusses cyberbullying, providing information on what it is, how to identify threats, and laws that address the problem.

Now that online communication has become a routine part of everyday life, it is important for teens to understand how constitutional principles apply in the digital age. According to the courts, the First Amendment right to free speech applies online. However, this guarantee is subject to the same limits as in person and in print: citizens can’t defame, libel, or slander others. But due to the anonymity, speed, and enormous reach of the Internet, it is unfortunately easier than ever to destroy a person’s reputation by posting false information online. The author explains what kinds of speech constitute defamation, including libel and slander, and how to handle the issue when it arises in teen life. Related issues, including cyberbullying and hate speech, are also addressed.

Offers information on the subject of suicide, and addresses such areas as risk factors, depression, and where to go for help.

With the rise of technology, how people communicate has changed. People are rarely without a phone and are able to communicate within seconds. Unfortunately, for many teens, this carries complications. Readers explore some of this modern technology and are provided with a guide to navigating texts and the Internet safely, from avoiding misunderstanding to larger legal issues that can arise from careless texting.

Discusses the health benefits to eating according to the guidelines set out in the new MyPyramid plan, and explains the reasons behind these guidelines.

Discusses self-mutilation, describing why some individuals choose to hurt themselves, explaining how body modification and self-mutilation are related, and pointing out where to go for help.

Discusses date rape, explaining why it may occur, how it can be prevented, and where to go to get help.

Addresses concerns teens may have about dating, including when the right time is to start dating, what a crush is, and how do deal with rejection or a break up.

Answers questions about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, discussing its symptoms, treatment options, and medications.

Each year, the sense of urgency to halt the growth of cyberbullying increases. As more cyberbullying cases and their consequences are brought to national attention, many states are instituting anti-bullying legislation. In addition, many people are calling for stronger legal penalties for bullying behaviors. The role of American law in protecting young people in cyberspace is explained as well as how laws related to bullying are being interpreted in court cases. Teens learn what rights they have, what powers schools possess, and what parts of the law are still in flux. Perhaps most important, they learn how to be activists rather than victims, effectively advocating for themselves and others.