If you or someone you know is in danger of self-harm, please call 911 or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline right away: 988. Anxious about Covid-19? Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
"How Anxiety Disorders 'Trick' Us" by David Carbonell, Ph.D. (2019)
Carbonell addresses how chronic anxiety sufferers deal counter-productively with their disorder by struggling against it. Instead, he suggests, it's more effective to defuse it with "accepting responses."
"Exercise for Mental Health by Ashish Sharma, M.D., Vishal Madaan, M.D. and Frederick D. Petty, M.D., Ph.D. (2006).
This scholarly article examines the mental health benefits of exercise, and how lifestyle modifications can improve quality of life by enhancing sleep, energy levels, fitness and decreasing symptoms of mood disorders.
"Dear Teenagers, Here’s How to Protect Your Emotional Well-Being" by Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
Guidance from Dr. Lisa Damour on what teens can do to keep themselves steady in the turmoil of the pandemic.
 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescentsby Lisa Damour ISBN: 9780593500019 Publication date: February 21, 2023 Dr. Lisa Damour's latest New York Times bestseller is an urgently needed guide to help parents understand their teenagers’ intense and often fraught emotional lives—and how to support them through this critical developmental stage. |
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 Mindset: The New Psychology of SuccessBy Carol Dweck ISBN: 9780345472328 Publication date: Dec. 26, 2007 Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck boils down decades of research on achievement and success to one main idea: growth mindset. This positive psychology focuses on motivation and fulfillment at school, at work, and in our personal relationships. |
 Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in GirlsBy Lisa Damour ISBN: 9780399180057 Publication date: Feb. 12, 2019 The author of the acclaimed Untangled, about the transition of teen girls to adulthood, clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour now writes about the growing crisis of rapidly increasing anxiety in girls. She addresses the surprising benefits of stress, as well as the tensions of home, school, and social media. |
 Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to YourselfBy Dr. Kristin Neff ISBN: 9780061733529 Publication date: Jun. 23, 2015 Dr. Kristin Neff's research suggests that self-compassion leads us to live healthier, more productive, happier lives. Many of us extend compassion to those we care about while withholding it from ourselves, leading to anxiety, depression, and feelings of incompetence. Instead, we can reach our potential by extending the kindness to ourselves we usually reserve for others. |
 Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brainby Daniel Siegel ISBN: 9781585429356 Publication date: Jan. 7, 2014 Neuropsychiatrist Daniel Siegel addresses the myriad and wild ways in which the adolescent brain changes between the ages of 12–24. By working together, Siegel says, parents and teens can cooperate to better understand brain science and better connect with each other. |
Disclaimer: This guide provides information for the Nobles community about where to go and who to talk to for support, and our counselors are always happy to help. That said, as with anything health-related, we urge you to seek professional advice. Some of the resources (books, multimedia, facts) may be triggering for individuals in the community. For assistance and advice, please reach out to a mental health professional.
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