Overcoming For Teenagers – serie

A self-help guide for teenagers diagnosed with ADHD to help manage your symptoms successfully.If you have been struggling with focus and inattention, if you have experienced hyperactive or impulsive behaviour, and if you have had trouble with regulating your emotions, it may be related to a diagnosis of ADHD.This book provides young people with an overview of ADHD, explaining what it is, what causes it, and what can be done to manage the challenges of ADHD at school, at home and in the workplace.Written by clinicians with many years of experience working in services for children and adolescents, this book follows an approach called cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which is a really useful way of helping us to make sense of our experiences and overcome the difficulties that we face. CBT is an evidence-based approach, which means that lots of research has been done to evaluate it and show that it can be helpful.The book includes help and support on:· How ADHD can look different in girls and boys· What medication can help with ADHD symptoms· Understanding autism, ADHD and neurodiversity· How to get help from family, friends or professionals if you are strugglingOvercoming for Teenagers is a series to support young people through common mental health issues during adolescence, using scientific techniques that have been proven to work.Series editor: Associate Professor Polly Waite

Anxiety about embarrassing yourself in social situations is common, particularly amongst teenagers.Whilst for most these worries are mild, for some young people they are more troublesome and persistent. If you are spending a lot of time feeling shy or worrying about social situations, this can be overwhelming and can have a big impact on your life.The aim of this book is to help you to understand a bit more about these worries, what you can do about them and how you can reduce your social anxiety and build self-confidence.Written by clinicians with many years of experience working in services that treat anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, this book follows an approach called cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which is a really useful way of helping us to make sense of our experiences and overcome the difficulties that we face. CBT is an evidence-based approach, which means that lots of research has been done to evaluate it and show that it can be helpful.The book uses case studies, engaging illustrations, exercises and accompanying online resources, and includes help and support on:· Common fears, such as a fear of blushing and feeling stupid· Dealing with social media· Social anxiety around relationships· How to get help from family, friends or professionals if you are struggling. There is also a chapter for parents/carers and families with suggestions on how they can help.Overcoming for Teenagers is a series to support young people through common mental health issues during adolescence, using scientific techniques that have been proven to work.Series editors: Associate Professor Polly Waite and Emeritus Professor Peter Cooper

Most teenagers worry about their body and appearance at some point, and some may try to alter their eating in order to change their weight or shape.If you are spending a lot of time worrying about how you look or what you are eating, it can become overwhelming and have a big impact on your life. The aim of this book is to help you to understand a bit more about these worries, what you can do about them and, most importantly, how you can develop a healthy relationship with your body and with food.If these worries take hold, there is a risk of developing an eating disorder or becoming depressed. Eating disorders can have a huge and negative impact on your physical health, your emotional wellbeing, your relationships and social life. They can take control of your mind and body, which makes it difficult to feel motivated to recover, and it can be a long and difficult journey to get back on track, so it's better to tackle these worries early on. Written by clinicians with many years of experience working in specialist eating disorder services for children and adolescents, this book follows an approach called cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which is a really useful way of helping us to make sense of our experiences and overcome the difficulties that we face. CBT is an evidence-based approach, which means that lots of research has been done to evaluate it and show that it can be helpful.The book includes help and support on:· Adolescent development, how we make sense of our experiences, healthy eating and how to look after yourself during the teenage years.· How you can stop body image and eating difficulties taking hold including ideas for feeling good about yourself, dealing with stress and managing social media. There is a chapter which focuses on issues for boys/young men.· How to get help from family, friends or professionals if you are struggling. There is also a chapter for parents/carers and families with suggestions on how they can help.Overcoming for Teenagers is a series to support young people through common mental health issues during adolescence, using scientific techniques that have been proven to work.Series editors: Associate Professor Polly Waite and Emeritus Professor Peter Cooper