| Edition |
First Imprint edition. |
| Description |
282 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Note |
Originally published in th United Kingdom by Wren and Rook in 2017. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page [274]-277) and index. |
| Contents |
What this book is about -- How the hell are you? No. Who the hell am I? -- The brain -- Anxiety -- Phobias -- Eating disorders -- OCD -- Psychosis -- Self-harm -- Depressions -- How to wear and cope with your diagnosis -- Self-esteem and how to get it -- Social media -- Sex and relationships -- Friendships -- Drugs and Alcohol -- Parents -- Helping someone with mental illness -- Dr. Pop -- Organizations, books, and apps that can help you get better. |
| Summary |
Rae Earl offers her personalized advice on the A to Zs of mental health, social media, family and friendship. |
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"Imbued with a sense of humor, understanding, and hope, Your Brain Needs a Hug is a judgment-free guide for living well with your mind. My Mad Fat Diary author Rae Earl offers her personalized advice on the A to Zs of mental health, social media, family and friendship. When she was a teenager, Rae dealt with OCD, anxiety, and an eating disorder, but she survived, and she thrived. Your Brain Needs a Hug is filled with her friendly advice, coping strategies and laugh-out-loud moments to get you through the difficult days. Witty, honest, and enlightening, this is the perfect read for feeling happier and healthier and learning to navigate life without feeling overwhelmed or isolated"-- Cover flap. |
| Subject |
Mental health -- Juvenile literature.
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Teenagers -- Mental health -- Juvenile literature.
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Well-being -- Juvenile literature.
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Adolescent psychology -- Juvenile literature.
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| Genre/Form |
Self-help publications.
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| Added Author |
Harrison, Jo (Illustrator), illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9781250307859 (paperback) |
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1250307856 (paperback) |
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