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My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic Kindle Edition

by Michael Anthony Tompkins (Author), Katherine A. Martinez (Author), Michael Sloan (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 645 ratings
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ABCT Self Help Book Seal of Merit Award

My Anxious Mind helps teens take control of their anxious feelings by providing cognitive behavioral strategies to tackle anxiety head-on.

My Anxious Mind helps teens feel more confident and empowered in the process of taking control of their anxious feelings. It also offers ways for teens with anxiety to improve their inter-personal skills, manage stress; handle panic attacks; use diet and exercise appropriately; and decide whether medication is right for them. 

Can you spare 30 minutes to feel less anxious?

​Go ahead. Think about how your life would be different if you were less anxious. What would change? Would you try out for the basketball team? Ask someone out on a date? Would you sleep better and feel less tense? Would you feel calmer and happier?
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    210 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    7 and up
  5. Publisher
    Magination Press
  6. Publication date
    July 15, 2009
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    9781433810909
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Table of Contents

Note to Reader

Chapter 1: When Anxiety Is a Problem

Chapter 2: Who and How to Ask for Help

Chapter 3: Breathing and Relaxing

Chapter 4: Thinking Smart

Chapter 5: Facing Fears One Step at a Time

Chapter 6: Floating With Panic Attacks

Chapter 7: Family, Friend, and School Stress

Chapter 8: Nutrition, Exercise, and Sleep

Chapter 9: Straight Talk About Medication

Chapter 10: Hope, Heart, and Heads-Up

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Bibliography

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

About the Illustrator

Editorial Reviews

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The strategies discussed in My Anxious Mind are firmly grounded in the latest research on treating anxiety. At the same time, the book is highly accessible, engaging, and easy to follow. I highly recommend My Anxious Mind to any teen who struggles with high levels of anxiety. Their parents should read it too!
Martin M. Antony, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor of Psychology, Ryerson University, Toronto
Author of The Anti-Anxiety Workbook

My Anxious Mind is a terrific book--but not just for teens! It contains easy-to-understand information and practical, straight-forward steps anyone can take to reduce undue anxiety. It's a must read for anxious teens, their parents and teachers but will be helpful to individuals of any age who have an "anxious mind."
Judith S. Beck, Ph.D.
Director, Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research
Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania
Past President, Academy of Cognitive Therapy

This wonderful book is a must-buy for adolescents and their families with severe anxiety. Its two voices--the recently affected adolescent and the experienced clinician--offer invaluable insights into the potentially devastating effects of untreated anxiety while describing in detail proven strategies for taking charge of fears and obsessions.

Glen R. Elliott, PhD, MD
Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director, The Children's Health Council, Palo Alto, CA
Author of Medicating Young Minds: Can Psychiatric Drugs Help Your Child?

Up to one in five teens suffer from a significant anxiety disorder while countless others experience milder fears and worries. Tompkins and Martinez offer a step-by-step guide to anxiety management written specifically for adolescents. Along with proven techniques for dealing with anxious thoughts, physical symptoms of anxiety, and avoidance behaviors, this valuable book also addresses the important areas of sleep, nutrition, and exercise.

John Piacentini PhD, ABPP
Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Child OCD, Anxiety and Tic Disorders Program UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

About the Author

Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, a founding partner of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy; Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley; and a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He specializes in cognitive–behavior therapy for anxiety and mood disorders in adults, adolescents, and children. Dr. Tompkins is the author or co-author of numerous articles and chapters on cognitive–behavior therapy and related topics. My Anxious Mind is his first book for teens. He lives in Oakland, California with his wife and two daughters.

Katherine Martinez, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and partner at the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy. She specializes in cognitive–behavioral assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with anxiety, mood, and attention deficit disorders. My Anxious Mind is her first book. She lives in Oakland, California with her husband and son.

Michael Sloan spent several years working as a printmaker in Europe before moving to New York City. His illustrations first appeared on the Op-Ed page of The New York Times, where he remains a frequent contributor to the Letters column. He has created illustrations for many clients including Fortune, The Village Voice, The New Yorker, Barnes & Noble, and The San Francisco Chronicle. Michael is also the author of the Professor Nimbus books and comics. His second graphic novel, The Heresy of Professor Nimbus, was awarded a silver medal in the sequential category of the Society of Illustrators 49th Annual Exhibition. Visit him at www.michaelsloan.net and follow him on Facebook: @MichaelSloanIllustration and Instagram: @michaelsloanart.


 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005LVO6CG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Magination Press; 1st edition (July 15, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 15, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4681 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 210 pages
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Michael A. Tompkins is a psychologist and best-selling author of 16 books including, My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic, which has been translated into five languages and is included in the Reading Well for Young People initiative sponsored by the Wellcome Trust. He is a leading authority on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and regularly travels nationally and internationally to train a wide range of professionals in this therapeutic approach. Some of his other books include The Anxiety and Depression Workbook, Zero to Sixty, The Insomnia Workbook for Teens, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens, and Anxiety and Avoidance.

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Customers find the book provides useful tips and advice for teens with anxiety. They appreciate the clear writing style without buzzwords. The book is helpful for parents and teens to go through together, providing techniques for dealing with stress.

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51 customers mention "Information quality"49 positive2 negative

Customers find the book provides useful information and tools for teens with anxiety. They say it's a practical and helpful resource for therapists, parents, grandparents, and teens. The medication chapter is praised as informative and effective in combating anxiety. Overall, customers describe the book as an easy-to-read and practical guide that helps anxious teens and their loved ones.

"...information is easy to understand, practical and the perfect solution to help anxious teens AND their loved ones - whomever that may be - teachers,..." Read more

"...enjoyed the wording that the author uses, it was simple enough for a young reader to understand." Read more

"...There are so many helpful tools in this book that can really help the reader take charge of their life...." Read more

"...This book is an excellent, honest and very resourceful book for most teens with anxiety...I don’t want parents & teens who can benefit from this..." Read more

20 customers mention "Language"16 positive4 negative

Customers find the book's language clear and easy to read. They appreciate the simple wording and illustrations that are suitable for young readers. The tone is respectful and caring, with strategies and coping skills provided.

"...I also enjoyed the wording that the author uses, it was simple enough for a young reader to understand." Read more

"This book is categorized for 12-18 year olds, but it's so well laid out and detailed that it could very easily be a book for adults...." Read more

"...I loved this book. It’s easy to read with simple language and illustrations, while at the same time not being condescending to teens...." Read more

"...it seemed to be written for the younger age range -- a bit too simple for older teens...." Read more

13 customers mention "Help for teens"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for teens. It provides techniques for parents and kids to use when trouble arises. The book is categorized for 12-18 year olds, but it's well-laid out and detailed. It includes examples of age-appropriate situations that teens might find themselves in.

"...many of the techniques and charts provided can be useful for teens and their families...." Read more

"This book is categorized for 12-18 year olds, but it's so well laid out and detailed that it could very easily be a book for adults...." Read more

"...THIS is the type of book I've been looking for - examples of age-appropriate situations she might find herself in, and concrete strategies she can..." Read more

"Very helpful for teens- read it with my niece to help her with anxiety disorder. If you're serious about getting help this book is excellent...." Read more

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  • A. Larson
    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book for teen anxiety
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023
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    As an adolescent therapist, I own most of the books out there on anxiety and teens. This has become my favorite. I like how it packages CBT skills in a way that teens can relate to. For instance, "anxiety tracks" are like the tracks on a playlist and you learn skills to "remix" those tracks. Think of panic attacks like being pulled by a Riptide and you develop Floating Skills so as not to fight the current. I've developed worksheets based on the content as well as typed up the worksheets in the book. Would be nice if the author/publisher would provide access to these forms via PDF or separate workbook.
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  • Danie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I bought this book and hoped it would be useful and what I got was so much more
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2016
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    This was definitely an inside book into a teens mind! I bought this book and hoped it would be useful and what I got was so much more. I needed a book to help me connect with younger brother who by all means is self diagnosed with anxiety and panic. Man this booked wasn't just helpful for me but I gave it to him to read as well and it was an amazing book to share between the two of us. It really gave us the opportunity to connect, try some of the excercises and not just have a better opportunity to fix him but really fix our relationship with each other. This book forever bonded us! We had a fun time coming up with a panic plan. I can't believe we didn't come up with one of these before! What was neat about this is we created a panic plan for him but also one for me so that I don't get all worked up worrying about him getting worked up. This book was eye opening and brought a lot of self awareness to both of us. The information is easy to understand, practical and the perfect solution to help anxious teens AND their loved ones - whomever that may be - teachers, relatives, siblings, parents etc. I have seen my brother adopt a more better understanding of himself which is the biggest step I've seen in a while. GREAT BOOK!! HIghly recommend.
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  • Mindcontrol
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of CBT
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2015
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    This book takes a CBT approach to managing a child's anxiety. While I dont solely use CBT in my practice many of the techniques and charts provided can be useful for teens and their families. I also enjoyed the wording that the author uses, it was simple enough for a young reader to understand.
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  • AwesomeBEA
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you ever feel slightly anxious, pick up this book.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
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    This book is categorized for 12-18 year olds, but it's so well laid out and detailed that it could very easily be a book for adults. One thing I really liked is how the authors talked about how responsible we are for  others in different situations. They're are multiple factors that can be broken down into an "accountability pizza." More often than not, we can see that our  actions play a very small role  in how peers /others respond in a given situation.

     

    There are so many helpful tools in this book that can really help the reader take charge of their life. I would sugggest using the panic, wellness, and health plans listed in the book to help indentify and tackle anxiety and the causes of it.
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  • FoxCrush
    5.0 out of 5 stars In response to negative reviewer re.: chapter 2...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020
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    The second chapter is advising teens to be selective about who and what to tell and to be prepared for the fact that people in their life may not understand or accept the fact that they have some issues...this is part of the real world! My daughter has anxiety and one of the biggest issues plaguing her and her similar peer group/acquaintances/friends (as pointed out in the chapter) is ignorance! Teens need to be prepared for the fact that many people will not accept or understand or are afraid of what is maybe seen as a weakness...my daughter has discovered who her true friends are and has learned to be strong in defense of herself—that is huge because the real world society won’t tiptoe around just to make you feel better! I do feel this book might be more beneficial for females than males, as it is more apropos for what preteen/teen females experience in a group &/or social dynamic. This book is an excellent, honest and very resourceful book for most teens with anxiety...I don’t want parents & teens who can benefit from this book to flat out throw it away because someone is offended by the truth.
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  • Elizabeth Elle
    5.0 out of 5 stars I suffered from terrible anxiety. As I’ve grown into an adult
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2016
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    When I was a teenager, I suffered from terrible anxiety. As I’ve grown into an adult, I have learned strategies to help me deal with this. But I still remember how difficult it was for me as a teen. When my aunt told me that her son, my teenaged cousin, was suffering from anxiety, I decided to look into it. I bought a couple books on teen anxiety to send along. I loved this book. It’s easy to read with simple language and illustrations, while at the same time not being condescending to teens. This book utilizes some CBT therapy and outlines strategies and techniques to help teens. It provides specific exercises that even helped me, as an adult! I’m sending this to my aunt and cousin soon. I enjoyed this book and learned a lot.
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  • Kathy R.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Important topic, not enough covered
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2022
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    I read this book and had my teen (diagnosed with anxiety) read it, with hopes that we could discuss it together. Although I believe the book addressed a few very important topics, it felt superficial. It certainly did not engage my teenager.
    However, it’s important for me to say that I realize each teen is different so what doesn’t work for me, may work for you. I simply felt it was not engaging.
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  • JQ
    4.0 out of 5 stars ... is the fact that all of the information is easy to understand and it offers practical steps to help ...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2016
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    One of the major perks of this book is the fact that all of the information is easy to understand and it offers practical steps to help someone reduce the amount of anxiety they feel. Sitting around 180 pages of content the authors pack a lot of information in a small amount of space with illustrations that make the book approachable for any person and age group. Another important aspect of this book is that even though I do not suffer from anxiety, many of my friends do. I found this to be a great resource for not only understanding my friends but also helping my friends through their anxiety.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny !
    Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2019
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    Very funny.
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  • Mrs Piglet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super to use with older children
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2020
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    Even I if stressed out would find this book very helpful. Any teenager would find the writer nice and friendly, a must when already feeling anxious. Many helpful strategies. Nicely set out giving helpful tips. Altogether some very good advice.

    This book will be especially helpful to parents. You will find it an easy read, quite engaging.
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  • Jesus2018
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2018
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    Really like the book and it is very helpful.
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  • D Newton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2017
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    Some books you need a degree to understand them. I find this one really useful and insightful. Not at all difficult to understand, so really pleased. Happy to share this with my teenager now that I have read it!
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  • Sebastien Lajoie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2019
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    Pretty good book
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