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

Develop the confidence and tools you need to master test anxiety and thrive on exam day.Does the thought of an upcoming exam leave you paralysed with dread? Does your mind go blank the moment you sit down to write? You are not alone, and more importantly, you are not helpless.This hands-on guide transforms exam fear into practical action. Drawing on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approaches and expert educational insight, it provides a clear path for tackling everything from perfectionism to last-minute nerves, whether your exam is tomorrow or six months away.This supportive book uses case studies, engaging illustrations and exercises, and includes help and support on:· Challenging negative thoughts that sabotage your confidence· Calming your nervous system when under real pressure· Tailoring preparation to your learning style· Using targeted, time-sensitive strategies that put you back in controlYour preparation starts now.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 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

Sleep disorders are really common at any age, and they often make your mood and your concentration much worse the next day.There are big changes in how much sleep you need and when you fall asleep during your teenage years. Not getting your regular 8-10 hours of sleep can have a major impact on your learning and how you feel. This book is written to help you understand more about your sleep and how it changes as you get older, and what can go wrong with sleep.Most sleep disorders have good treatments that can often work over just a few weeks. Even if you have had the problem for a long time. Written by a doctor with years of experience working in sleep services with adolescents, this book gives you easy and effective ways to fix your sleep problems.The book uses case studies, engaging illustrations and exercises, and includes help and support on:· Understanding the way teenage sleep works and why being asleep isn't lazy!· Effective techniques that will help sleep quality, daytime mood and memory.· Advice on insomnia, delayed sleep phase syndrome and parasomnia (sleepwalking and nightmares), and on medication that helps sleep and how to use it. 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 editor: Associate Professor Polly Waite