Anxiety can make everything seem unmanageablefrom dealing with family and friends to managing schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Its been estimated that between 9 and 15 million teens in the United States suffer from phobias, panic attacks, or extreme worry or anxiety. Thats a lot of teens! My Anxious Mind helps teens take control of their anxious feelings by providing cognitive-behavioral strategies to tackle anxiety head-on and to feel more confident and empowered in the process. My Anxious Mind also offers ways for teens with anxiety to improve their inter-personal skills, whether it be with friends, family, or teachers; manage stress; handle panic attacks; use diet and exercise appropriately; and decide whether medication is right for them.

Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, a founding partner of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy; Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley; and a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He specializes in cognitive–behavior therapy for anxiety and mood disorders in adults, adolescents, and children. Dr. Tompkins is the author or co-author of numerous articles and chapters on cognitive–behavior therapy and related topics. My Anxious Mind is his first book for teens. He lives in Oakland, California with his wife and two daughters.

Katherine Martinez, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and partner at the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy. She specializes in cognitive–behavioral assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with anxiety, mood, and attention deficit disorders. My Anxious Mind is her first book. She lives in Oakland, California with her husband and son.

Michael Sloan spent several years working as a printmaker in Europe before moving to New York City. His illustrations first appeared on the Op-Ed page of The New York Times, where he remains a frequent contributor to the Letters column. He has created illustrations for many clients including Fortune, The Village Voice, The New Yorker, Barnes & Noble, and The San Francisco Chronicle. Michael is also the author of the Professor Nimbus books and comics. His second graphic novel, The Heresy of Professor Nimbus, was awarded a silver medal in the sequential category of the Society of Illustrators 49th Annual Exhibition. Visit him at www.michaelsloan.net and follow him on Facebook: @MichaelSloanIllustration and Instagram: @michaelsloanart.

 

Note to Reader
Chapter 1: When Anxiety Is a Problem
Chapter 2: Who and How to Ask for Help
Chapter 3: Breathing and Relaxing
Chapter 4: Thinking Smart
Chapter 5: Facing Fears One Step at a Time
Chapter 6: Floating With Panic Attacks
Chapter 7: Family, Friend, and School Stress
Chapter 8: Nutrition, Exercise, and Sleep
Chapter 9: Straight Talk About Medication
Chapter 10: Hope, Heart, and Heads-Up
Additional Resources
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
About the Illustrator