YOUR BRAIN NEEDS A HUG

By Rae Earl. Help teens learn to live well and take care of their minds with the personalized advice in this judgment-free guide to navigating life’s stresses, disappointments, and challenges. Based extensively on lessons acquired by the author during her own therapy journey, topics covered include mental health, social media, family, friendships, and more. Also included are anecdotes, coping mechanisms, and straightforward discussions on a range of mental-health issues such as anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, self-harm, depression, drugs and alcohol, and sex. Note: Mild expletives. Grades 9–12. Index. Resources. Illustrated. Imprint. 281 pages. ©2019.