mental health

Surviving a shooting at the mall, Betty searches for answers and is led to Michael, the shooter's brother, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about herself and about the world around her, which can change in an instant.

yung pueblo?s path to deep healing began only after years of drug abuse had taken a toll on his mind and body. Searching for a way forward, he found that by honestly examining and addressing the anxieties and fears that he had been running away from, he no longer felt like a stranger inside of his heart and mind. And once he dedicated himself to meditation and trusting his intuition, he started to finally feel mentally lighter, with more love emerging from within. This was not an easy journey, and it's one that he is still on, but it showed him that real healing is possible. In Lighter, yung pueblo demonstrates how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion to letting go to becoming emotionally mature. As the heaviness falls away, our minds will finally stop feeling overburdened with tension and we?ll be able to reconnect with the present. And the world around us will hopefully become more inviting in crisp and newly vibrant ways. But these are just the first steps. As we grow stronger and expand our self-awareness, it?s our responsibility?and also part of the healing journey?to take actions to support the health and harmony of all people. The final section of Lighter shows how we can and must contribute to building a world that is no longer structurally harmful but, instead, structurally compassionate. yung pueblo?s hope is that as more of us heal, our actions will become more intentional, our decisions will become more compassionate, our thinking will become clearer, and the future will become brighter.

"... Tony Hayes, a sixteen-year-old with Tourette syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. For almost a decade the number ten has ruled his life. Fed up with the humiliation, loneliness, and physical pain he experiences on a daily basis, Troy makes a plan he intends to complete on the tenth anniversary of his diagnosis-- a list of nine goals to accomplish before the grand finale, number ten, commit suicide. But the process of working his way through the list changes Troy's life, and becomes friends with Khory, a classmate who has her own troubled history. Khory unwittingly helps Troy cross off items on his list, moving him ever closer to item ten, even as she shows him that life may offer more options"--Back cover.

"In 'Together', the former Surgeon General addresses the overlooked epidemic of loneliness as the underpinning to the current crisis in mental wellness and offers solutions to create connection and stresses the importance of community to counteract the forces driving us to depression and isolation"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides consumer health information for teens about common causes and risk factors of stress, the effects of stress on the body and mind, and coping strategies. Includes index and resource information"--Provided by publisher.

"It all began with trying to fly. After jumping off the roof of his house in the middle of the night, Daniel Kim wakes up far from Neverland, his reprieve from the real world. Thrust into a mental health hospital and then into a brand-new high school, he struggles to hold onto reality while haunted by both his very-present past and his never-present parents. But when he joins Cranbrook Preparatory's cross-country team, he starts to feel like he's walking on his own two feet once again. He meets Jiwon Yoon, another cross-country runner, who may be the first person to join Daniel in his Neverland daydreams. Or maybe Jiwon is the one who will finally break Daniel free"--Provided by publisher.

"In [this book], students will learn about guided visual exercises and meditation. Readers are provided with . . . exercises, tips, and activities to better manage their thoughts and feelings. The book is written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and with a lower level of complexity and considerate text to help struggling readers. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"In the past, mental health was rarely discussed; it was seen as a private or even embarrassing issue, and anyone with a mental illness was generally expected to keep it to themselves. Today, however, many people have recognized the benefits of being open and honest about mental health. Through informative fact boxes, helpful graphic organizers, and engaging text, readers learn the basics about what mental health means. This allows them to not only become cognizant of the state of their own mental health but also to effectively support loved ones who may be dealing with serious issues"--.

"This helpful guide is designed to give LGBTQ teenagers the support and resources they need to feel not only accepted, but also confident and empowered. Readers with questions about sexuality and identity will find the answers they need. With relevant narrative examples and helpful resources, this text addresses the challenges that LGBTQ people face and provides insight into how to cope with discrimination, find support, and create change"--Provided by publisher.