An informational guide for teens, Stress is written in accessible language that is easily understood. It defines the effects of stress, and covers the history of stress research and treatment. Negative coping strategies, such as suicide and drugs, are presented as well as the positive coping strategies that can be developed instead. Teens will find this title to be a valuable resource for both learning how to deal with the stress that they or a friend might be experiencing, and as a research tool.