anxiety

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anxiety

The beasts in your brain

understanding and living with anxiety and depression
2023
"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"--Provided by publisher.

Ghosts, toast, and other hazards

2023
When her stepfather leaves and her family loses their home to fire, twelve-year-old Chinese-American Monica, or Mo, struggles with anxiety, but the chance to hunt an elephant ghost--and the promise of a new friend--help convince her to live a little more dangerously.

Penny draws a school play

2023
Fifth grader Penny, who doodles to cope with anxiety, is cast in her class play.

Performance psychology

2023
Performance psychologists work with actors, musicians, athletes, public speakers, and others who need their natural talent to shine when they get in front of a crowd. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for helping performers make full use of their talent, and performance psychologists work closely with clients to create treatment plans that push them to the top of their game. Using therapeutic techniques like meditation, visualization, imagery, cognitive behavioral therapy, and more, performance psychologists can help performers who experience anxiety, fear of failure, and other issues that can hold them back from maximizing their potential.

Starting from scratch

2023
"Janie believes there's a best way to do everything. When she sticks to a schedule, she and her mom can tackle anything. But Janie's perfect schedule--and her life--are getting shaken up this year. Her new stepmom, Keisha, is moving in, along with her daughter, Makayla. Worst of all? Makayla brings a cat with her. And Janie hates cats"--Provided by publisher.

Diary of a confused feminist

2024
"15-year-old Kat wants to do good feminism, although she's not always sure what that means. She also wants to be a writer, get together with Hot Josh (is this a feminist ambition?), win at her coursework and not make a total embarassment of herself at all times. But the path to true feminism is filled with mortifying incidents, muddling moments and Instagram hell. And it doesn't help that Hot Josh is just, well, properly, distractingly hot. And when everything at school starts to get a bit too much, Kat knows she's lost her way, and the only way forward is to ask for help"--OCLC.

Will Mia play it safe?

a book about trying new things
2022
"Mia is good at basketball, so when the five kids at 123 Sunshine Street, who call themselves the Sunshine Squad, get together that is what she wants to do. She is always anxious about trying something new because she worries about failing--but when she sees the new girl, Lily, who has never played basketball before is not embarrassed to try, Mia finally decides to move out of her comfort zone"--Provided by publisher.

Panic attacks workbook for teens

break free of anxiety and overcome fear
2021
"[This workbook] helps [teens] better handle panic attacks with exercises and explanations that make it easier for [them] to face [their] fears and get back to the things [they] love. Interactive activities and prompts encourage [them] to experiment with different ways of responding to tough experiences. [They will] explore how panic affects [their] brain and body, then practice mental and physical strategies--like controlling your breathing and identifying your panic triggers--that help you tackle panic head-on"--Provided by publisher.

Just shy of ordinary

2024
Shai, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary homeschooler, attempts to find a "new normal" post-pandemic as they start public school, meet new friends, and learn about their Jewish identity.

The nightmare house

2023
"A middle-grade novel about a girl who sees possessed souls and ventures into a haunted house in the forest on a mission to save them, and defeat her own demons, in the process"--Provided by publisher.

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