Health and Well-Being for Young People : Bloomsbury Academic : 9780230390263 : 0230390269 : 20 May 2016 : Ethical beliefs, direct personal experiences, and the knowledge we accumulate from sources such as TV dramas, magazines and social media all shape our ideas about health and wellbeing. In this highly engaging new book, Colin Goble and Natasha Bye-Brooks bring the focus to young people, particularly adolescents, and explore the main challenges in creating and maintaining a society where young people can thrive, both physically and mentally. Tackling issues such as nutrition, sexual health, disability and substance misuse, the book provides an in-depth examination of the key concepts and theoretical perspectives surrounding health and wellbeing. Topics covered include: ? Adolescence as a life stage, with particular focus on psychological, behavioural, social and cultural development and the concept of the 'teenager' ? The impact of environmental issues such as poverty, poor housin