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All of us feel angry or irritable from time to time. How we react to difficult situations is what really matters. This little book teaches a user-friendly and practical approach to help you respond differently when you feel annoyed. Learn to recognise what pushes your buttons, spot early signs of...

Have you ever had an argument with your friends? Have you been bullied before? If you haven't, perhaps you don't even know what bullying is. This useful book gives lots of information about bullying and falling out with your friends and how to deal with it. Characters Ali and Annie will guide you...

Are you feeling good about yourself? Do you need a self-esteem boost? Perhaps you have a family member or friend who could do with a boost. This useful book gives lots of information about how you can feel as good as you possibly can. Characters Ali and Annie will guide you through the issues and...

Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might kill himself. But each time, something good, no matter how small, stops him. Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until graduation, when she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief in the wa...

Depression is one of the most common mental health problems and is estimated to affect around 15% of people at some point during their life. For many people depression is a life-long disorder which starts during the teenage years - around 10% of teenagers are estimated to have an episode of depre...

Evie, Amber and Lottie: three girls facing down tough issues with the combined powers of friendship, feminism and cheesy snacks. Both hilarious and heart-rending, this is Evie's no-holds-barred story of struggling to live a 'normal' teen life in the grip of OCD.

Every day is the same for Rhiannon. She has convinced herself that she deserves her distant, moody boyfriend, Justin. She knows the rules: Don't be needy. Avoid upsetting him. Never get your hopes up. Then, out of the blue, they share a perfect day together - perfect, that is, until Justin doesn'...

Today, 20% of people say that they regularly feel anxious and a further 20% take time off work due to stress. This book explores the impacts of stress and anxiety, alongside symptoms and coping strategies. It also considers the stigma surrounding stress in the workplace and examines the implicati...

If you have anxiety, your fears and worries can keep you from feeling confident and independent. Teen milestones such as making friends, dating, getting good grades, or taking on more mature responsibilities, may seem much more difficult. And if you're like countless other anxious teens, you may ...

David is funny and quirky and has always felt different from other people - but he also has a huge secret that only his two best friends know. Ever since he can remember, he has felt like a girl trapped in the body of a boy.