Bibliograph

Your brain needs a hug, life, love, mental health, and sandwiches, Rae Earl ; [illustrations by Jo Harrison]

Type

Label

Your brain needs a hug, life, love, mental health, and sandwiches, Rae Earl ; [illustrations by Jo Harrison]

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Your brain needs a hug

Responsibility statement

Rae Earl ; [illustrations by Jo Harrison]

Sub title

life, love, mental health, and sandwiches

Summary

"Imbued with a sense of humor, understanding, and hope, Your Brain Needs a Hug is a judgment-free guide for living well with your mind. My Mad Fat Diary author Rae Earl offers her personalized advice on the A to Zs of mental health, social media, family and friendship. When she was a teenager, Rae dealt with OCD, anxiety, and an eating disorder, but she survived, and she thrived. Your Brain Needs a Hug is filled with her friendly advice, coping strategies and laugh-out-loud moments to get you through the difficult days. Witty, honest, and enlightening, this is the perfect read for feeling happier and healthier and learning to navigate life without feeling overwhelmed or isolated"--, Cover flap

Table Of Contents

What this book is about -- How the hell are you? No. Who the hell am I? -- The brain -- Anxiety -- Phobias -- Eating disorders -- OCD -- Psychosis -- Self-harm -- Depressions -- How to wear and cope with your diagnosis -- Self-esteem and how to get it -- Social media -- Sex and relationships -- Friendships -- Drugs and Alcohol -- Parents -- Helping someone with mental illness -- Dr. Pop -- Organizations, books, and apps that can help you get better

Target audience

adolescent

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