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Highlights
- It can be hard to find the words to describe the icky feelings that seem to come from nowhere and sap all your joy and energy.
- 144 Pages
- Young Adult Nonfiction, Social Topics
Description
About the Book
"A quippy, fun, and empathetic read that reminds readers they are not alone in their feelings, teaches them the science of mental illness, and empowers them to quell the brain beasts of depression and anxiety"--Book Synopsis
It can be hard to find the words to describe the icky feelings that seem to come from nowhere and sap all your joy and energy. You can tell that your brain just isn't pulling off the same tasks as others, and you're constantly bouncing between feeling nothing and feeling the weight of everything. It's hard enough to admit that you're struggling, but how do you even begin to navigate getting help when it feels like there's an enormous gap between you, your peers, and the adults in your life who keep saying they want to support you but just don't seem to get it?
This is not your doctor's dry health pamphlet or a preachy self-care listicle. The Beasts in Your Brain is a guide and companion equally for you and your loved ones, here to provide that essential first dose of information, understanding, and validation about mental illness and how it affects the young people of today. This book knows how much harder things are for you and your generation, how out-of-touch much of the advice out there is (after all, how are you supposed to "just unplug" when more than half your social life is conducted online?), and how identity, circumstances, and stigma can affect your experiences.
Though they might be scary or seem unstoppable, the beasts can be defeated. It will be hard work, but it is not work you will ever have to do alone. This book will be your first partner in your battle against the beasts, reminding you that there's always hope and humor to be found in openly talking about the realities of living with mental illness. Together with the support of your loved ones and the practical knowledge and tools you will learn in this book, you can win this fight.
Review Quotes
"A good book for young people to read by themselves, for parents to share with their teenagers, or to read as a small group in order to promote open discussion of mental health issues. Reviewer Rating: 5"--Children's Literature
-- (7/16/2024 12:00:00 AM)"A solid, informative guide for parents and teens that is a beacon of positivity, emphasizing the importance of resilience and healing amid the epidemic of mental health issues prevalent today." --starred School Library Journal
-- (11/24/2023 12:00:00 AM)"Comforting, calming, and duly documented, this timely offering has multiple applications."--Booklist
-- (8/16/2023 12:00:00 AM)"A valuable guide for teens struggling with mental health and the people who care about them." --Kirkus Reviews
-- (6/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)