A global pandemic. Climate change. School attacks. Cyberbullying. Racist violence. War. Besides school, money, relationships, social media, parental expectations and pressure. Our world and our minds can be dark corners and you are not alone if you feel anxious or trapped. But what if you could stop this downward spiral of depression and reverse it? You may not be able to change the world around you, but you can change the way you react to it.

This engaging guide, written by a clinical psychologist specializing in teen mental health, offers a variety of prompts, quizzes, exercises, and other activities you can use to jumpstart your motivation and turn destructive thoughts and behaviors into positive outlooks and actions that lead to a more promising future.

Combining new research in neuroscience with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral activation, the activities in this guide will help you understand and identify:

• What is depression, what causes it, and why is it so prevalent among teens?

• Why you? What specific situations in your life, your mind, your body, and your experiences make you feel this way?

• Why managing stress is a much better coping strategy than avoiding it?

• Small, no-pressure steps you can take to start rebuilding your motivation (and why doing things is better than doing nothing)?

• How to set, achieve, and build healthy, realistic goals that will enhance your unique strengths?

If you are ready to reverse the downward spiral of depression and start living the enjoyable and interesting life you deserve, this activity book can help you get started. So, grab a pencil, find a comfortable seat, and let’s begin.

In these increasingly challenging times, children and teens need mental health resources more than ever. With over 3 million copies sold worldwide and translated into 260 languages, Instant Help Books are easy to use, proven effective, and recommended by therapists.

Pages: 168, Dimensions: 17.6x17.6cm