My anxious mind : a teen's guide to managing anxiety and panic / by Michael A. Tompkins, PhD and Katherine A. Martinez, PhD ; illustrated by Michael Sloan.
- Tompkins, Michael A.
- Date:
- [2010]
- Books
About this work
Description
"Can you spare 30 minutes to feel less anxious? Go ahead. Think about how your life would be different if you were less anxious. What would change? Would you try out for the basketball team? Ask someone out on a date? Would you sleep better and feel less tense? Would you feel calmer and happier? My Anxious Mind outlines a simple and proven plan to help you understand and deal with your anxiety and panic. It is chock full of simple-to-use tools and strategies that easily fit into any teen's busy routine."-- From publisher's website.
Publication/Creation
Washington, DC : Magination Press, [2010]
Physical description
xii, 196 pages : black and white illustrations ; 22 cm
Notes
Copy 1. Donor: The Reading Agency.
Contents
When anxiety is a problem -- Who and how to ask for help -- Breathing and relaxing -- Thinking smart -- Facing fears one step at a time -- Floating with panic attacks -- Family, friend, and school stress -- Nutrition, exercise, and sleep -- Straight talk about medication -- Hope, heart, and heads-up.
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-192).
Funding information
This book is included in the Reading Well Books on Prescription list for young people's mental health. Reading Well is delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with Libraries Connected as part of the Libraries Connected Universal Health Offer. It was previously funded by Arts Council England and Wellcome. As of 2022, it is currently funded by Arts Council England, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and the Welsh Government.
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesM30345
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Identifiers
ISBN
- 9781433804502
- 1433804506