Tired of Teen Anxiety: A Young Person’s Guide to Discovering Your Best Life (and Becoming Your Best Self)

A step-by-step, visually engaging guide that draws on proven psychological science to give young people who are struggling with anxiety the means to make real, effective changes in their lives.Tired of Teen Anxiety is a step-by step guide for teens on how to come to terms with anxiety, do the things that matter to them and get on with living their lives. Drawing on mindfulness techniques and the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the authors describe sophisticated, evidence-based clinical approaches in clear, accessible language – giving teens a toolkit for turning towards their anxiety in positive ways. By acknowledging that difficult thoughts and feelings are a normal part of being human, rather than something that we must try to stamp out or wish away, Tired of Teen Anxiety normalises the everyday struggles of anxious young people so they can learn to create a new relationship with their anxiety – one that allows them to fulfil their potential and enjoy every day of their lives.The material is presented in a friendly, engaging style, with plentiful illustrations and practical exercises throughout. The book also includes access to a suite of supporting audio files. Read more