This book is comprehensive reference to common health problems, chronic illnesses, and disabilities that classroom teachers, teaching assistants, school administrators, and guidance counsellors encounter in middle schools and secondary schools. This is an A-Z guide identifies 150 health problems, including chronic diseases, sports injuries, eating disorders, allergies, sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, depression, suicide, and many more. Each topic provides a description, primary groups affected, signs and symptoms, classroom guidelines, attendance guidelines, medications, communication topics for parents and caregivers, and authoritative resources for further information.