My anxious mind : a teen's guide to managing anxiety and panic Cover Image

Book

My anxious mind : a teen's guide to managing anxiety and panic / by Michael A. Tompkins and Katherine A. Martinez ; illustrated by Michael Sloan.

Tompkins, Michael A. (Author). Martinez, Katherine A. (Added Author).

Summary:

Anxiety can make everything seem unmanageable, from dealing with family and friends to managing schoolwork and extracurricular activities. It's been estimated that between 9 and 15 million teens in the United States suffer from phobias, panic attacks, or extreme worry or anxiety. That's a lot of teens! My Anxious Mind helps teens take control of their anxious feelings by providing cognitive-behavioral strategies to tackle anxiety head-on and to feel more confident and empowered in the process. My Anxious Mind also offers ways for teens with anxiety to improve their inter-personal skills, whether it be with friends, family, or teachers; manage stress; handle panic attacks; use diet and exercise appropriately; and decide whether medication is right for them.

Record details

ISBN: 9781433804502
ISBN: 1433804506
Physical Description: xii, 196 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Publisher: Washington, DC : Magination Press, [2009]
Copyright: ©2009

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

When anxiety is a problem -- When, who, and how to ask for help -- Breathing and relaxation -- Anxious thinking versus smart thinking -- Facing your fears one step at a time -- Learning to float with panic attacks -- Managing friend, school, and family stress -- Nutrition, exercise, and sleep -- Straight talk about medications -- Hope, help, and heart.