Overcoming Anxiety and Depression in Teens

Conquer Your Thoughts and Feelings with a Positive Mindset (Successful Parenting)

By: Richard Bass

Narrated by: William Hunsaker

Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

Discover how to fight off symptoms of anxiety and depression without the need for an expensive therapist, even if you think you’ve tried everything. Your age does not matter as this book will help any age group.

Are you experiencing feelings of loneliness or thoughts about not being good enough that just won’t go away?

Do you worry about being sad all the time, and constantly feel like you have no energy left?

Are you suffering from physical symptoms such as shaking, trouble concentrating, or difficulty falling asleep?

If yes, then you may be showing signs of depression or anxiety.

But don’t worry, there are ways to treat the symptoms so these feelings won’t last forever.

Did you know that over 31 percent of young people have an anxiety disorder in the US, and almost 14 percent experience depressive episodes? You aren’t alone.

Depression or anxiety is not something to be ashamed of–it’s a lot more common than you think. Life is hard sometimes, and that’s okay.

The thing to remember is that you’re never truly alone. There is a whole community out there who wants to help you get better and feel more like yourself again.

Serving as your mentor, this guide is designed to gently walk you through different exercises and ideas to give your mind a break from all that stress and darkness. This guide is perfect for self help, educators, and parents.

In Overcoming Anxiety and Depression in Teens, you’ll discover:

• A simple five-step process to eliminate negative thinking–don’t let your heavier thoughts overwhelm you
• An in-depth guide to anxiety and depression so you can understand what is happening to your mental health and why you might be feeling like this
• The number one secret to understanding your stress triggers (and tips on relieving stress so you can finally catch a breath)
• Proven psychological methods using exposure therapy to help reduce symptoms of anxiety in a gradual yet progressive way
• Over 50 ways to help alleviate your symptoms and have you feeling better, more positive about life

©2022 Richard Bass (P)2022 Richard Bass

Awesome, thorough self-help book.

I adore this book and always have a copy on hand for reference or to give away. Everyone I've told about it swears it's changed their lives. I'm grateful, Richard Bass

A book to keep.

I adore this book because it frequently alludes to the experiences of actual people and provides numerous opportunities for reflection after each chapter. Excellent book!

Helpful for kids.

Thankfully, I had an assortment of equipment close at hand. But I was being foolish; Richard Bass's book is excellent. He compiles a wide range of coping mechanisms for dealing with emotional difficulties in a way that is easy for the reader to comprehend and put into practice. Essential for kids.

Excellent story!

This book is fantastic to read. I wholeheartedly urge everyone to use it to manage their stress.

My absolute favorite tool

All of this is done by Richard Bass with wonderful compassion and without the use of jargon that I've found to exacerbate anxiety in previous books I've read on the subject. A few of the tools have already been utilized by me with my own clientele. The portions on maintaining motivation for school while overcoming melancholy and building optimism about school are already notably successful.

Enjoyed it so much

The opportunity to use his toolbox for adolescents with my pupils is something I am looking forward to. This is a must-read if you work with teenagers who are experiencing anxiety, sadness, or rage. I loved it so much that I've already suggested it to a few of my coworkers!

A well organized book

One of the things I observed as a documentary filmmaker when I interviewed Richard Bass is how well-organized and simple his advice is. Similar to how his last book was precise, understandable, and beneficial for anyone dealing with anxiety, rage, or sadness.

Self Help!!

Fantastic book. A must-listen for everyone who battles sadness and anxiety. Reading this was an eye-opening experience for me, and I recommend it to everyone. We can all do better for our mental well-being. A really uplifting tale and book!

A great and insightful resource

Excellent ideas for teenagers and college students! Richard's life story is motivational, and the entire book shows how passionate he is about helping others.

Awesome resource for working with teens!

You may alter the questions for younger children and utilize these for both groups and individuals, depending on the diagnosis. I also appreciate how diverse the themes are. It addresses a wide range of scenarios, making it suitable for a variety of youngsters. I can't wait to introduce these exercises to my groups and observe their reactions!