Your brain needs a hug : life, love, mental health, and sandwiches
Title
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Your brain needs a hug : life, love, mental health, and sandwiches
Author
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Earl, Rae, author.
ISBN
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9781250307859
Edition
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1st Imprint ed.
Physical Description
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282 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
General Note
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Originally published in the United Kingdom by Wren and Rook in 2017.
Contents
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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.
Reading Level
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HL 790 L Lexile
Subject Term
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Teenagers -- Mental health.
Mental health.
Adolescent psychology.
Local Subject
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Teen nonfiction collection.
Summary
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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. --
| Library | Call Number | Status |
|---|
| Hardwood Creek Library (Forest Lake) | TEEN 616.890835 EAR | Teen Nonfiction |
| Oakdale Library | TEEN 616.890835 EAR | Teen Nonfiction |
| Park Grove Library (Cottage Grove) | TEEN 616.890835 EAR | Teen Nonfiction |
| R.H. Stafford Library (Woodbury) | TEEN 616.890835 EAR | Teen Nonfiction |
| Stillwater Public Library | TEEN 616.890835 EAR | Teen Nonfiction |