This reference for general readers, parents, and teens covers growth and development during adolescence and related safety issues. The documents and excerpts collected are from US government agencies as well as other organizations and individuals. After a section reviewing indicators of adolescent well-being and communicating with teens about health issues and sex, the book covers staying healthy during adolescence, with advice on nutrition, caffeine use, and weight management, and addresses puberty, sexuality, and reproductive health, giving information on birth control and sexual orientation. Later sections cover common physical health concerns of teens and their parents, as well as emotional, social, and mental health concerns such as depression, ADHD, self-cutting, and substance abuse. Safety concerns related to driving, tattoos, dating violence, and gangs are also examined. The book ends with a glossary and a 15-page directory of organizations for parents and teens. Information on the editor is not given. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)