Mental Health Teens

From the celebrated author of As Long as the Lemon Tree Grows comes a poignant novel about a Syrian American girl who uses a magical sketchbook to turn her grief into art, painting miraculous murals of her mother’s life in Syria. Seventeen-year-old Jihad Dabbagh has always seen life with a...

Do you find it difficult to make friends at school? Do you ever get invited to a party but say no because you’re worried you’ll look bad? Do you have trouble communicating with someone you find attractive? Many teenagers feel shy and uncomfortable in social situations. That's why Social Skills for Teens with Social Anxiety is here to assist teens who are experiencing social anxiety by teaching them how to deal with it, and start enjoying interacting with people from all walks of life.

This practical guide gives teens valuable tips and resources to help them learn essential self-regulation skills that will allow them to handle their feelings, thoughts, and actions healthily.

Our world and our minds can be pretty dark places, and you're not alone if you're struggling or feeling stuck. But what if you could stop that spiral of depression and reverse it? You may not be able to change the world around you, but you can change how you respond to it. Written by a clinical psychologist specializing in adolescent mental health, this engaging guide offers an array of 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.

Suicide is the third foremost reason of death among teens in the US, with more than 8,000 teenagers dying by suicide each year. Of these deaths, four out of five are male and one out of five are female. In other words, there's about 13 suicides per day among children aged 10 to 19 in America. Even more troubling is the statistic that suicide rates have gone up dramatically over the past decade - surging by 54 percent when gang violence was on a downturn - but no one understands why this trend has been so sharp or if it will reverse itself anytime soon.

Zoe Brown is a thoughtful teenager burdened by anxiety and the daily pressures of fitting in. Battling feelings of isolation, she hides her struggles behind a mask, yearning for acceptance in a world that seems to overlook her. Through her humour and resilience, Zoe’s story shines a light on the hidden challenges faced by many young people today. Ellen Maclaren’s reality is harsher—a chaotic and abusive home where she fights to protect her baby sister. Forced to grow up too fast, Ellen’s tale is one of courage and survival, where love is her driving force amidst unthinkable adversity.

What if your future self could step out of a time machine and hand you the playbook to avoid every mistake, heartbreak, and regret waiting in the next 10 years? That’s what Whisper delivers: a direct, no-nonsense guide written in the language teens actually speak — packed with raw truths, unforgettable stories, and battle-tested rituals designed for 2025 and beyond.

Unleash your inner MVP in just one season—without giving up your true self or your love for the game! Are you searching for stories that make you feel seen as a girl who loves basketball? Have you ever struggled with self-doubt, team drama, or hearing that “basketball is for boys”? Do you want a book that’s as real and energetic as your life on—and off—the court?

Aza, seize ans, n'avait pas l'intention de tenter de résoudre l'énigme de ce milliardaire en fuite, Russell Pickett. Mais une récompense de cent mille dollars est en jeu, et sa Meilleure et Plus Intrépide Amie Daisy a très envie de mener l'enquête. Ensemble, elles vont traverser la petite distance et les grands écarts qui les séparent du fils de Russell Pickett : Davis. Aza essaye d'être une bonne détective, une bonne amie, une bonne fille pour sa mère, une bonne élève, tout en étant prise dans la spirale vertigineuse de ses pensées obsessionnelles.

After a terrorist attack rocks the country and anti-Islamic sentiment stirs, three Black Muslim girls create a space where they can shatter assumptions and share truths. Sabriya has trained hard for summer ballet auditions, so she’s devastated when everything is canceled after a terrorist attack.

Are you a parent, teacher, or counselor watching a teen wrestle with stress, anxiety, or emotional outbursts, unsure how to help? You're not alone. Nearly one in five teens faces a mental health challenge. That’s why we created a powerful, practical workbook that combines CBT and DBT, tailored specifically for teens. Whether your teen has tried other tools without success or you're just beginning your journey, this resource offers a path forward.

Being a teen is one of the hardest things in the world. Are you struggling with loving yourself, recognizing your strengths, and bouncing back from challenges? Would you love to find out how to be a confident, budding teen girl who can handle whatever life throws at them? Just imagine it… your communication has improved, you know how to handle negativity in your life, and you have so many goals and habits you love working with.

Their love is destined, but can it survive her compulsion for beauty? Haunting and steamy, this spellbinding fantasy romance will enthrall you with its alluring concoction of traditional Grimm's and modern thrills. Sylvie has taken a summer job at a remote and alluring prairie preserve in the...

When Avery Taylor stumbles across an unconscious classmate in the river, he fears a life is at stake. Although his quick actions are enough to save Tristan, Avery’s left with more questions than answers about that fateful night: What was Tristan doing in the river in the first place? Could all the rumors about him be true? And why should Avery care so much, anyway?

Je ne suis qu'une grousse de dix-sept ans. C'est Dimitri, un mec de ma classe, qui a inventé le terme. Grosse + rousse = grousse. C'est aussi lui qui a lancé mon surnom officiel : " MiamMiam " au lieu de " Miriam ". Bien trouvé, non ? Et sinon, je m'habille comme un maître-chien, parce que ma mère dit qu'avec ma morphologie, faut éviter les motifs et les couleurs. Je hais le lycée. Au pire, on m'y déteste, au mieux, on m'y méprise. J'ai le coeur dur et la peau molle alors que ça devrait être l'inverse. Je m'aime pas. Je m'aime plus. Alors je veux juste rompre.

"Avi Roque is the perfect narrator for this queer YA fantasy...The novel hits all the expected beats of YA fantasy, and Roque infuses it with even more life and drama." —AudioFile Godly Heathens is the first book in H.E. Edgmon's YA contemporary fantasy duology The Ouroboros, in which a teen...

God Loves Hair is a collection of short stories that follows a tender, intelligent, and curious child who navigates the complex realms of gender creativity, queerness, brownness, religion, and belonging.

Nor once dreamed of seeing the wondrous wealth and beauty of Ilara, the kingdom that's ruled her village for as long as anyone can remember. But when a childhood accident left her with a permanent scar, it became clear that her identical twin sister, Zadie, would likely be chosen to marry the Crown Prince - while Nor remained behind, unable to ever set foot on land. Then Zadie is gravely injured, and Nor is sent to Ilara in her place. To Nor's dismay, her future husband, Prince Ceren, is as forbidding and cold as his home - a castle carved into a mountain and devoid of sunlight.

Do you ever wonder what your anxious child is feeling? Do you wish you could take all their worries away? Are you ready to empathetically relate to their anxiety and learn coping techniques that will support your entire family? This audiobook is for the parent who wants to understand pediatric anxiety to its core. Beginning with an in-depth look at what anxiety really is (through your child’s eyes) and leading to a toolbox of applicable strategies you and your child can practice together.

Managing emotions effectively leads to better relationships, improved mental health, and stronger performance in all areas. You're the director of your emotional movie, shaping what happens next, even when the script takes unexpected turns.