My anxious mind : a teen's guide to managing anxiety and panic by Tompkins, Michael A

My anxious mind : a teen's guide to managing anxiety and panic (#04057P6)

by Tompkins, Michael A
Paperback Magination Press, 2010
Dewey: 618.92; Audience: Young Adult
Description: xii, 196 pages : illustrations; 22 cm

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Product Overview
From Follett
Includes bibliographical references (page 187-192).;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 medications -- Hope, heart, and heads-up. A guide for teenagers on anxiety and panic that details strategies to overcome fearful and worrisome moods; and discusses asking for help, breathing, positive thinking, medications, and the importance of nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
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ABCT Self Help Book Seal of Merit Award

My Anxious Mind helps teens take control of their anxious feelings by providing cognitive behavioral strategies to tackle anxiety head-on.

My Anxious Mind helps teens feel more confident and empowered in the process of taking control of their anxious feelings. It also offers ways for teens with anxiety to improve their inter-personal skills, manage stress; handle panic attacks; use diet and exercise appropriately; and decide whether medication is right for them.

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?

Product Details
  • Publisher: Magination Press
  • Publication Date: July 15, 2009
  • Format: Paperback
  • Dewey: 618.92
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: xii, 196 pages : illustrations; 22 cm
  • Tracings: Martinez, Katherine A. ; Sloan, Michael.
  • ISBN-10: 1-43380-450-6
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-43380-450-2
  • LCCN: 2009-011442
  • Follett Number: 04057P6
  • Audience: Young Adult