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In this startling debut novel from Benjamin Zephaniah, the author tackles the moving and compelling story of a young man, Martin, whose life is completely changed when his face is badly scarred in a joyriding accident. Brilliantly written with a real ear for dialogue, this is Benjamin Zepaniah br...

Luke Jackson has Asperger's syndrome. Over the years, he has learned to laugh at the names he has been called, but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. With this book, Luke offers a guide to coping with Asperger's syndrome during the adolescent years. Part of the Reading Well...

A murder mystery like no other, this novel features Christopher Boone, a 15 year-old who suffers from Asperger's syndrome. When he finds a neighbour's dog murdered, he sets out on a journey which will turn his whole world upside down.

A healthy level of individual self-esteem is the foundation for emotional, physical and social well-being. This text is filled with simple, practical and innovative ideas for supporting the development and maintenance of healthy self-esteem.

Joe Wells narrates his battle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from its insidious beginnings and increasingly intrusive symptoms, to its diagnosis and treatment. He includes advice and coping strategies, as well as first-hand accounts of available treatments.

This booklet explains what self-harm is, what to do if you or someone you know is self-harming, and how to get help.

It was Winston Churchill who popularised the phrase Black Dog to describe the bouts of depression he experienced for much of his life. Johnstone, a sufferer himself, has written this moving and uplifting insight into what it is like to have a Black Dog as a companion and how he learned to tame it...