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Book

What is anxiety?

Call Number

  • J 616.8522 MCAN (OSH)

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Publication Information

New York : PowerKids Press, 2021.

Physical Description

24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Summary

"Many students deal with feelings of overwhelming anxiety, both in and out of school. With anxiety disorders diagnosed in children more than ever before, it's essential to give young people an understanding of what anxiety is and how it can be treated. This book gives readers the tools they need to recognize anxiety and understand how it works, both in themselves and in others. Through accessible text and images, readers will gain a deep knowledge of the concept of anxiety and mental health, a valuable addition to any social and emotional learning curriculum as well as everyday life"--

Contents

  • What is anxiety?
  • What does anxiety feel like?
  • What ifs
  • Anxiety and the brain
  • Different kinds of anxiety
  • Giving your anxiety a name
  • Feeling better
  • Calming down
  • Helping others with anxiety
  • Overcoming anxiety.

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