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Everyone gets angry sometimes. Feeling mad is a normal human emotion. But some teens go too far and get into trouble with their parents, their school, or the law. Their anger controls them and affects their lives in negative, sometimes long-lasting ways. This practical, supportive book helps teens understand and handle their anger. They learn whether they have an anger problem, why we get angry, and how anger affects our bodies and relationships. Practical tools and strategies help them control their anger and avoid poor decisions and actions; insights from real teens let them know they’re not alone. The final chapters explore mental health problems that can complicate anger management and the role of counseling and psychotherapy. Includes resources. ...
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Everyone feels sad and lonely sometimes. Growing numbers of children are living with depression, a disease often mistaken for sadness. Drawing on his years of experience helping children with depression and anxiety disorders, Dr. James Crist has written a book that kids can turn to when they need advice, reassurance, and ideas. He starts by telling young readers that all kids feel sad and lonely sometimes. He explains how the body and mind react to these painful feelings, then offers "Ten Tips for Beating the Blues and Blahs"-coping skills kids can learn and practice. Additional strategies help kids get a handle on their feelings, make and keep friends, and enjoy their alone time. The second part of the book focuses on depression, bipolar disorder, grief, and other problems too big for kids to handle on their own, and describes what it's like to go to counseling. Includes a special Note to Grown-ups and a list of resources....
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