The Beasts in Your Brain: Understanding and Living with Anxiety and Depression
It's hard enough to admit that you're struggling, but how do you even begin to navigate getting help when it feels like there's an enormous gap between you, your peers, and the adults in your life who keep saying they want to support you but just don't seem to get it?



The Beasts in Your Brain is a guide and companion equally for you and your loved ones, here to provide that essential first dose of information, understanding, and validation about mental illness and how it affects the young people of today. This book knows how much harder things are for you and your generation, how out-of-touch much of the advice out there is (after all, how are you supposed to "just unplug" when more than half your social life is conducted online?), and how identity, circumstances, and stigma can affect your experiences.



Though they might be scary or seem unstoppable, the beasts can be defeated. It will be hard work, but it is not work you will ever have to do alone. This book will be your first partner in your battle against the beasts, reminding you that there's always hope and humor to be found in openly talking about the realities of living with mental illness. Together with the support of your loved ones and the practical knowledge and tools you will learn in this book, you can win this fight.
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The Beasts in Your Brain: Understanding and Living with Anxiety and Depression
It's hard enough to admit that you're struggling, but how do you even begin to navigate getting help when it feels like there's an enormous gap between you, your peers, and the adults in your life who keep saying they want to support you but just don't seem to get it?



The Beasts in Your Brain is a guide and companion equally for you and your loved ones, here to provide that essential first dose of information, understanding, and validation about mental illness and how it affects the young people of today. This book knows how much harder things are for you and your generation, how out-of-touch much of the advice out there is (after all, how are you supposed to "just unplug" when more than half your social life is conducted online?), and how identity, circumstances, and stigma can affect your experiences.



Though they might be scary or seem unstoppable, the beasts can be defeated. It will be hard work, but it is not work you will ever have to do alone. This book will be your first partner in your battle against the beasts, reminding you that there's always hope and humor to be found in openly talking about the realities of living with mental illness. Together with the support of your loved ones and the practical knowledge and tools you will learn in this book, you can win this fight.
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The Beasts in Your Brain: Understanding and Living with Anxiety and Depression

The Beasts in Your Brain: Understanding and Living with Anxiety and Depression

by Katherine Speller

Narrated by Patricia Santomasso

Unabridged — 3 hours, 8 minutes

The Beasts in Your Brain: Understanding and Living with Anxiety and Depression

The Beasts in Your Brain: Understanding and Living with Anxiety and Depression

by Katherine Speller

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Overview

It's hard enough to admit that you're struggling, but how do you even begin to navigate getting help when it feels like there's an enormous gap between you, your peers, and the adults in your life who keep saying they want to support you but just don't seem to get it?



The Beasts in Your Brain is a guide and companion equally for you and your loved ones, here to provide that essential first dose of information, understanding, and validation about mental illness and how it affects the young people of today. This book knows how much harder things are for you and your generation, how out-of-touch much of the advice out there is (after all, how are you supposed to "just unplug" when more than half your social life is conducted online?), and how identity, circumstances, and stigma can affect your experiences.



Though they might be scary or seem unstoppable, the beasts can be defeated. It will be hard work, but it is not work you will ever have to do alone. This book will be your first partner in your battle against the beasts, reminding you that there's always hope and humor to be found in openly talking about the realities of living with mental illness. Together with the support of your loved ones and the practical knowledge and tools you will learn in this book, you can win this fight.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"A solid, informative guide for parents and teens that is a beacon of positivity, emphasizing the importance of resilience and healing amid the epidemic of mental health issues prevalent today." —starred School Library Journal

School Library Journal

★ 11/24/2023

Gr 9 Up—This book excellently breaks down the tangled jungle of depression and anxiety. A comprehensive and meticulously structured book, it illuminates the complexities of depression and anxiety while offering effective strategies for addressing these mental health challenges. Authored with a purposeful breakdown of information into digestible chunks, this work guides readers through the intricate terrain of their emotions. The well-organized structure facilitates a step-by-step understanding of depression and anxiety, empowering readers to grasp the nuances of these conditions. Through insightful narratives and practical guidance, the author instills a sense of hope in the darkest moments, reinforcing the belief that there is light within. In a unique and thoughtful touch, each section is enriched by a curated music playlist, enhancing emotional resonance and connectivity. Additionally, the book sheds light on the alarming statistics surrounding mental health, particularly in the teen demographic, emphasizing the urgent need for collective awareness and action. VERDICT A solid, informative guide for parents and teens that is a beacon of positivity, emphasizing the importance of resilience and healing amid the epidemic of mental health issues prevalent today.—Jessica Calaway

Kirkus Reviews

2023-06-08
Journalist Speller draws from her personal experience with mental health as a teen and adult as well as extensive research and interviews in her debut nonfiction.

The author writes that early in her research, the Covid-19 pandemic hit and people found themselves living in unprecedented times. Her topic then took on a new urgency as mental health experts warned of the effects the pandemic was having on adolescents. The resulting work is both a detailed and informative account of mental health illnesses among teenagers and a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to recovery. Throughout the book, the author guides the readers through a healing journey that starts with naming and acknowledging their mental illness and moves on to finding professional treatments, a support system, and different techniques and coping tools, including technology, to face these challenges. Speller writes with humor and a personable style that projects empathy and inclusivity, making her readers, no matter their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or financial background, feel seen, heard, and empowered. The “brain beasts,” as she calls mental illnesses, almost come to life through powerful, full-page, stylized grayscale illustrations. As the narrative progresses, so too does the art, leading to the final message: an assurance to adolescents that they are bigger than the beasts in their brains.

A valuable guide for teens struggling with mental health and the people who care about them. (glossary, source notes, bibliography, resources, index) (Nonfiction. 13-18)

Product Details

BN ID: 2940192643686
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Publication date: 07/16/2024
Edition description: Unabridged
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