Psychische Erkrankungen

This colorful graphic novel adventure through the brain demystifies and destigmatizes emotional and mental health for children through accessible language and lessons.<BR><BR> Join author-illustrator Cara Bean in Here I Am, I Am Me, as she takes readers on an illustrated journey to the center of the brain. Each of the 9 chapters in this therapist-recommended book explores a different aspect of mental health, from the brain and the mind, to feelings and emotions.  By portraying complex neuroscience concepts with a cast of illustrated characters (that represent parts of the brain), the book explains what is really going on in the reader’s head in an accessible, approachable way that ultimately serves to empower the reader.<BR><BR> Each chapter includes a “question map” that gives context to and helps frame the pages that follow as well as a “Bean Memory,” which shares a first-person true story that illustrates the chapter’s subject matter as it has played out in the author’s life.<BR><BR> The book doesn’t talk down to its readers, and it doesn’t pretend that teens are immune to mental health struggles: Cara Bean masterfully discusses crucial topics like depression, substance use and addiction, and suicide, all while equipping readers with mindfulness tips, specific resources, and empathetic affirmations. Readers will learn to destigmatize the conversation around mental health by reframing their thinking, learning how to use conscious language, and helping themselves and others through mental health dilemmas. 

Want to raise your self-esteem and build confidence? Want the strength to stand up for yourself and your ideas? Are you struggling with bullying or know someone who does? Then keep reading:If you often feel afraid of rocking the boat, feel defeated by stronger personalities, or struggle to speak up even when your ideas are better, it could have a negative domino effect on your life progress.Like always going with what your friends want, without holding much space for your own passions and interests. Or missing big opportunities, with your brilliant ideas piled up in a drawer while others get credit instead. It feels so suffocating, yet so hard to break through.Discover how you can change this!Firstly, you aren't alone. According to Forbes, around 85% of people experience low self-esteem at some point in their lives.Secondly, it's totally possible to turn things around. Experts from Psychology Today showcased a vast array of ways many people build confidence and resilience using progressive cognitive exercises.But everyone is different. How do you actually train your mind in a way that works for you?In this book you'll explore:Ways to make sense of what you're feeling and experiencing right nowHow to analyze your sitch and establish your starting pointReal-life stories from real-life peopleFacts and myths about bullying and why it happensKey tactics to break the bullying cycle you or someone you know is stuck inHow and why to resist peer pressureSelf-appreciation exercises to raise your self-imageThe most powerful way to sync in with your bodyThe crucial role of body positivity in self-esteem growthDirect ways to dismantle self-doubtTaking control of your emotions without hating themHow to learn assertiveness while staying objective and fairThe one crucial mindset change that turns people into go-gettersHow to make sure you never lose yourself, your ideas, or valuesBonus chapter: Make the most out of change and stay on firm groundBonus: Free #moodchallenge images and art to calm your mood and settle your mindsetTime to kickstart the glow up!Build your confidence and let it grow strong roots. This book outlines your steps exactly in the right order, while you keep your own pace to avoid burnout.So you can make steady progress even if right now you don't know where to start, or are doubting your strength, and especially if you've tried tackling this before but couldn't break through.Sounds promising? Grab your book now.

Welcome to life. Teenage life. The most awkward 7 years you'll ever have; 84 months of change, 364 weeks of weird and 2,555 days of scrolling and inconvenience. In the grand scheme of life, it's not a lot. Unless you're an actual teenager, in which case, it's EVERYTHING! "It's the best years of your life!" they tell us. And yet, while it should be, for so many it just doesn't feel like it. For most it's an emotional assault course of acceptance, stress, anxiety, heartbreak and peer pressure, all whilst navigating the 'hashtagony' of social media. Misunderstood by society and misrepresented by the media, teenagers have it tough. A Head Full of Everything demonstrates that being a teenager doesn't have to suck. And when it does, there's some cool things you can do to make it suck a little less. This book will challenge you to embrace your inner weird, to never grow up, be true to yourself, protect your mental health and be sure that for your 7 glorious teenage years, you act your age. Literally. Bestselling author, award-winning comedian and international keynote speaker, Gavin Oattes has written a personal development title for teens with a difference - there's no waffle, no dad chat, no fluff. Full of hilarious, real-life inspiration and a few crazy ideas along the way, A Head Full of Everything will leave you feeling motivated, energised and reassured that nobody has life all figured out.

Sara Zarr, author of the National Book Award finalist Story of a Girl, returns with an intimate, exquisitely crafted novel of the courage it takes to see those we love for who they are.Kyle Baker thought his family was happy. Happy enough, anyway. That's why, when Kyle learns that his mother has been having an affair and his father has been living with the secret, his reality is altered.He quits baseball, ghosts his girlfriend, and generally checks out of life as he's known it. With his older sisters out of the house and friends who don't get it, the only person he can talk to is his cousin Emily-who is always there on the other end of his texts but still has her own life, hours away.Kyle's parents want him to keep the secret of his mother's affair from the rest of the family until after what might be their last big summer reunion. As Kyle watches the effects of his parents' choices ripple out over friends, family, and strangers, and he feels the walls of his relationships closing in, he has to decide what his obligations are to everyone he cares for-including himself.When the two people you trust most shatter your world, who do you become?- A Family Shattered by Infidelity: Kyle’s mom has a secret. His dad knows. And they’ve asked him to lie for them, forcing him to question everything he believed about his family.- First Love and Fallout: As Kyle retreats into himself, he pushes away his girlfriend, Nadia, unable to explain the chaos that’s consuming him.- An Unbreakable Cousin Bond: The only person he can confide in is his cousin Emily, his anchor in a world that no longer makes sense.- A Journey of Self Discovery: Forced to navigate his parents’ drama, Kyle must figure out who he is when the foundation of his life crumbles.

Sixteen-year-old Claire is walking across Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver when a good-looking young man approaches. He's laughing, talking on his cellphone. Then, when they get close, he reaches out, hands her his phone, says, "I'm sorry, ? " then climbs over the railing and jumps.This is the shockingly vivid first scene of Leanne Baugh's young adult novel, Last Words, a moment that profoundly changes Claire's life as she searches for an explanation to this mysterious suicide. In the end, Claire's investigation becomes an assertion of life, rather than a mourning over death.Pivotal to the story is Claire meeting with Kiki, a young cancer patient whose determined passion for life inspires her to embrace the everyday. Then there's Claire's sister Belle, who has Down's syndrome and is a steady reminder that life is messy but full of possibilities. This profound novel is rich in diverse characters that illustrate what it is to live fully in this world. <BR>

A teenaged boy struggles as he watches his family and relationships fracture after the death of his mother, and is now faced with the terrible possibility that his twin brother may have just killed their father.Seventeen-year-old Rad comes home to find his father lying broken and dead at the bottom of the ravine behind their house. Rad's twin brother, shaken but very much alive, had watched their father fall.Desperate to understand what has happened before calling the police, Rad confronts his brother and the complicated landscape of their past. He reconstructs not just the circumstances leading to his father's death, but the history of his family.How can a family simply disintegrate? Were they ever happy, or were the roots of unhappiness always there? What plagued his father? What plagues Rad?As the time comes to do the right thing, the question remains. Did his brother kill their father? And what will happen to the boys now?

Larkin Day is a messed up 16-year-old. She just escaped a nasty year in high school to spend summer with her grandmother in seaside Nova Scotia. It's the perfect setting to seek healing by putting all her energies into a local café project. If you're hurting, she learns, one of the best solutions is to invest yourself in something that can make you feel like you're part of something bigger than yourself. But when an arsonist attempts to destroy the project, Larkin is forced to figure out a way to expose the criminal while keeping her life from coming off the rails again. <BR>

From NY Times bestselling author Luanne Rice, a sweeping story of a girl and boy, both troubled in different ways, who take off on a whirlwind road trip. Part of the Point Paperbacks line.Here are three things to know about Maia:1. Ever since her mother left, Maia's struggled with depression -- which once got so bad, she had to go to an institution for a while. She doesn't want to go back.2. Maia's sure that if she finds her mother, if the two of them can talk about whale songs and constellations, then everything will be okay again.3. She's in love with Billy, the handsome, brooding boy who lives in the group home in town. He doesn't seem to know that Maia exists... until now.When Maia sets off on a road trip in search of her mom, Billy unexpectedly comes along. They drive up the East Coast, stopping along the way for lobster rolls and lighthouses. Maia learns that Billy has dark secrets of his own -- and wants to outrun his past, too. But what will the future hold if they reach their destination?From internationally bestselling author Luanne Rice, this is a sweeping, stunning story about the surprising directions our hearts can take.

When a family argument turns into an urgent hunt for a missing child, seventeen-year-old Annie Boots must do everything in her power to bring her nephew home safely. Chris Crutcher, the acclaimed and bestselling author of Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, shares a provocative story about family, loss, and loyalty that is perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Laurie Halse Anderson. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books called Losers Bracket "Genuine and affecting." When it comes to family, Annie is in the losers bracket. While her foster parents are great (mostly), her birth family would not have been her first pick. And no matter how many times Annie tries to write them out of her life, she always gets sucked back into their drama. Love is like that.But when a family argument breaks out at Annie's swim meet and her nephew goes missing, Annie might be the only one who can get him back. With help from her friends, her foster brother, and her social service worker, Annie puts the pieces of the puzzle together, determined to find her nephew and finally get him into a safe home. Award-winning author Chris Crutcher's books are strikingly authentic and unflinchingly honest. Losers Bracket is by turns gripping, heartbreaking, hopeful, and devastating, and hits the sweet spot for fans of Andrew Smith and Marieke Nijkamp.

Fighting depression, Kaitlyn enrolls in a Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh, India - the Yoga Capital of the world - in hopes of finding some happiness. Social anxiety kicks in and she gets alienated from the rest of the students. Loneliness quickly overwhelms Kaitlyn as the month-long trip begins, and just as she considers quitting, a powerful vision of a Hindu God changes her perspective. Dreams become intertwined with reality, shaping a new meaning to her life. A unique novel written as a memoir, Kaitlyn walks us through her trip to India, during the good and the bad. Unexplainable experiences challenge her logical mind and point towards a spiritual connection she could only dream of. The dark cloud over her head starts to disappear and her life slowly becomes full of light and love. This is a story of healing; and challenges readers to see through the mindset of depression, although it might be uncomfortable. Anxiety, depression, and numbness: this novel brings awareness to our modern loneliness epidemic and the constant struggle against depression. Travel, love, and growth: this is truly a good read for everybody.

“A love letter to fandom, friendship, and the stories that shape us, Eliza and Her Monsters is absolutely magical.”—Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times–bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends Eighteen-year-old Eliza Mirk is the anonymous creator of the wildly popular webcomic Monstrous Sea, but when a new boy at school tempts her to live a life offline, everything she’s worked for begins to crumble.Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl meets Noelle Stevenson’s Nimona in this acclaimed novel about art, fandom, and finding the courage to be yourself. “A must-have.”—School Library JournalIn the real world, Eliza Mirk is shy, weird, and friendless. Online, Eliza is LadyConstellation, anonymous creator of a popular webcomic called Monstrous Sea. With millions of followers and fans throughout the world, Eliza’s persona is popular. Eliza can’t imagine enjoying the real world as much as she loves her digital community. Then Wallace Warland transfers to her school and Eliza begins to wonder if a life offline might be worthwhile. But when Eliza’s secret is accidentally shared with the world, everything she’s built—her story, her relationship with Wallace, and even her sanity—begins to fall apart. With pages from Eliza’s webcomic, as well as screenshots from Eliza’s online forums, this uniquely formatted book will appeal to fans of Noelle Stevenson’s Nimona and Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl.Young Adult Library Services Association Best BookBest Fiction for Young Adults Top TenKirkus Best Book Texas Tayshas Pick- YA Contemporary Romance: Eliza doesn’t do ‘real life,’ but when Wallace, a quiet fanfic writer, shows up at her school, she starts to wonder if a life offline is worth the risk.- Honest Mental Health Representation: A powerful and authentic portrayal of social anxiety, panic attacks, and the pressure of online fame, perfect for readers seeking stories that get it right.- Creator Culture and Fandom: Explore the world of webcomics, fan communities, and the intense connection between a creator and her fans—for better and for worse.- Uniquely Formatted Novel: Immerse yourself in Eliza’s world through pages from her webcomic, Monstrous Sea, and screenshots of forum posts that bring her online community to life.