Useful Books
THE UNWORRY BOOK
by Alice James
This write-in book is an unworry toolkit, full of things to calm you down and places to put your worries. Activities include creating a worry box, making a mood grid and mindfulness activities such as colouring, doodling and mazes.
YOU ARE AWESOME
by Matthew Syed
If you believe you can’t do something, the chances are you won’t try. But what if you really could get better at maths, or sport or exams? In fact, what if you could excel at anything you put your mind to? You Are Awesome can help you do just that.
YOU ARE AWESOME JOURNAL
by Matthew Syed
Find your way to Awesome with the You Are Awesome Journal. Life hacks, challenges and activities inspired by You Are Awesome, this journal can help you find the confidence to be the best you can be.
POSITIVELY TEENAGE
by Nicola Morgan
Full of practical strategies for physical and mental health this book will give you the strengths and skills to help you survive any storms and thrive on the challenges of your exciting life.
STARVING THE ANXIETY GREMLIN
by Kate Collins-Donnelly
A unique resource to help young people understand different types of anxiety and how to manage them, including panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, generalised anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.
STARVING THE ANGER GREMLIN
by Kate Collins-Donnelly
This imaginative workbook shows young people how to starve their anger gremlin and control their anger effectively. Made up of engaging and fun activities, it helps them to understand why they get angry and how their anger affects themselves and others, and teaches them how to manage angry thoughts and behaviours.
STARVING THE DEPRESSION GREMLIN
by Kate Collins-Donnelly
This books helps young people understand their feelings by explaining what depression is, how it develops and the impact it can have on lives. It is packed with valuable tips and strategies, and aims to empower the reader to change how they think and act in order to manage their depression.
STARVING THE EXAM STRESS GREMLIN
by Kate Collins-Donnelly
This self-help workbook explains what exam stress is, how it develops and the impact it can have - providing the reader with an understanding of their own exam stress. It is bursting with strategies to help the reader manage their exam stress by changing how they think and act.
LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
by Alice James
With lots of practical advice, this lively, accessible guide explains why we have emotions, and what can influence them. Covering everything from friendships, social media and bullying to divorce, depression and eating disorders, this is an essential book for young people.
MIND YOUR HEAD
by Juno Dawson
A frank, factual and funny book. Covering topics from anxiety and depression to addiction, self-harm and personality disorders, it talks about a range of issues facing young people's mental health - whether fleeting or long-term - and how to manage them. With real-life stories from young people around the world and witty illustrations from Gemma Correll.
BLAME MY BRAIN
by Nicola Morgan
This accessible and humorous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain has chapters dealing with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between genders and the reasons behind addiction or depression.
STUFF THAT SUCKS
by Ben Sedley
With a strong emphasis on validation and compassion, Stuff That Sucks encourages you to accept your emotions rather than struggling against them.
MY ANXIETY HANDBOOK
by Sue Knowles Bridie Gallagher & Phoebe McEwen
This book helps young people understand the ins and outs of their own anxiety and helps them to challenge the difficult patterns they may get into. Co-written with a college student who has experienced anxiety herself, it is a relatable and straightforward guide. As well as providing advice and exercises that can reduce feelings of anxiety, it includes recovery stories from young people who have managed their symptoms successfully.
BANISH YOUR SELF-ESTEEM THIEF!
by Kate Collins Donnelly
Packed with activities and real-life stories, this imaginative workbook will show you what self-esteem is, how it develops, the impact it can have and how all this applies to your own self-esteem. An excellent workbook for young people aged 10+ to work through on their own or with the help of a parent or practitioner.
Body Brilliant: A Teenage Guide to a Positive Body Image
by Nicola Morgan
'Body Brilliant' explores the pressures that make us see our bodies in certain ways, looking at how adolescent body changes, gender and sexuality affect self-image, and looks at issues such as body dysmorphia and eating disorders. It encourages you to understand that variety is a brilliant thing. And that being yourself is much better than being just like everyone else!
BANISH YOUR BODY IMAGE THIEF
by Kate Collins Donnelly
Using a host of activities and real-life stories, this workbook looks at what body image means, how it develops, the impact it can have and how all this applies to your own body image. It is packed with strategies that will help you change how you think and act in order to build a positive body image.
THE TEENAGE GUIDE TO STRESS
by Nicola Morgan
This book explains the biology behind stress and a huge range of strategies and suggestions to deal with it and prevent negative symptoms. A comprehensive guide for young people that empowers them to take control of their mental health.
DEPRESSION: A TEENS GUIDE TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE
by Jacqueline Toner & Claire Freeland
Find out what depression is, how it can derail you, and effective ways to take care of yourself if you are depressed. Full of useful information, helpful self-reflection quizzes, easy-to-do exercises, this book will provide you with a concrete plan that could make huge difference in your health and well-being - a difference that lasts.
MY ANXIOUS MIND
by Michael Tompkins & Katherine Martinez
My Anxious Mind outlines a simple and proven plan to help you understand and deal with your anxiety and panic. It is chock full of simple-to-use tools and strategies that easily fit into any teen's busy routine.
I WOULD BUT MY DAMN MIND WON'T LET ME!
by Jacqui Letran
In this book, you will discover;
How to challenge old negative beliefs and create positive new patterns
How to stay calm and in control of even the most difficult situations
How to keep unhealthy thoughts at bay and replace them with positive ones
How to use the power of your mind to create the success you deserve
How to create positive life experiences!