Non-Fiction

Anxiety is a huge problem among today's teens-that's why teens need tangible tips and tools they can use every day to manage fears, stress, and worry. In Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens, four anxiety specialists offer practical and essential skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), neuroscience, and mindfulness to help teen readers "rewire" their anxious brain and get back to living their lives.

Trace the history of life science in the first of a four-part MITeen series by mega-best-selling author Joy Hakim, who brought us The History of US .

A lot of people casually claim they have social anxiety. But what does that mean? Social anxiety is more than just being quiet or shy. It's a form of anxiety brought on by situations in which a person interacts with other people. People with social anxiety are so fearful of being judged by their peers that they may be unable to make friends or do the things they want to do. In this volume, readers learn some of the triggers of social anxiety and how they can seek help for this common condition.

Uses cognitive-behavioral principles to guide children and their parents through dealing with phobias.

Presents a guide for adolescents who suffer from OCD, with step-by-step guidelines for handling symptoms that range from obsessive thoughts and low self-esteem to stress reactions and toleration of uncertainty.

Social anxiety is a serious-yet often overlooked-form of anxiety commonly experienced by teens. If left untreated, it can lead to a significantly increased risk of developing depression and even addiction in adulthood. In Social Anxiety Relief for Teens, Bridget Flynn Walker presents a five-step cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program to help teens gain confidence and stop living in fear of social situations.

Ever wondered what happens inside our bodies when we feel angry, nervous, stressed or anxious? This straightforward, illustrated guide explores just that, explaining what happens to the brain and nervous system when that alarm bell in our heads starts ringing. It describes how our bodies can become very sensitive and set off false alarms, and includes tips and activities to help you reduce feelings of anxiety and keep your nervous system healthy.

Many students deal with feelings of overwhelming anxiety, both in and out of school. With anxiety disorders diagnosed in children more than ever before, it's essential to give young people an understanding of what anxiety is and how it can be treated. This book gives readers the tools they need to recognize anxiety and understand how it works, both in themselves and in others. Through accessible text and images, readers will gain a deep knowledge of the concept of anxiety and mental health, a valuable addition to any social and emotional learning curriculum as well as everyday life.

Teen girls are facing more pressure than ever before, putting them at greater risk for developing full-blown anxiety disorders. In this timely book, Lucie Hemmen, best-selling author of The Teen Girl's Survival Guide and an expert in adolescent girl psychology, offers ten powerful skills specifically designed to help teen girls cope with anxious thoughts and feelings in healthy ways.

This book addresses separation anxiety and introduces children and parents to cognitive-behavioral therapy-based strategies that can help them understand and cope with any type of separation anxiety.

Flying a hot air balloon sounds like a lot of fun to some children. But for other children, the idea of flying off on their own, away from their parents or homes, doesn’t sound like fun at all.