Too Stressed to Think?: A Teen Guide to Staying Sane When Life Makes You Crazy

When stress has the “survival brain” on overdrive, what happens to the “thinking brain”? How can teens learn to use the mind-body connection to stay cool and make smart choices when the pressure’s on? This book is packed with practical information and stress-lessening tools teens can use every day. Dozens of realistic scenarios describe stressful situations teen readers can relate to. Each scenario is followed by a clear, understandable process for reducing or stopping the stress and making decisions that won’t leave a teen lamenting, “What was I thinking?” Throughout, quotes from real teens remind readers that they’re not alone—that stress affects everyone, but it doesn’t have to ruin your life. Includes resources.

Annie Fox, M.Ed., is an educator, author, and online advisor for teens. The author of Free Spirit's Middle School Confidential™ series, she also presents workshops to teens, parents, educators, and youth organizations throughout the country. Annie’s Web site (www.heyterra.com) serves as a popular forum for teen and family issues. She lives in San Francisco, California.