It's OK Not to Be OK: A Guide to Wellbeing

(Paperback)

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Its OK not to be OK acknowledges and explores common mental health disorders such as depression, eating disorders and anxiety. Get the low down on these issues, why they happen and discover ways of looking after mental health in our fast-moving world. This book will help children and young people develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults.

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'"An empowering guide giving the lowdown on common mental health disorders, and encouraging children and young adults to understand and look after their mental health."' - Fiona Noble

'This beautifully illustrated book aims to teach teenagers how to look after their own mental health and wellbeing. [...] It [...] would be a great addition to any secondary school library or pastoral leader's bookshelf.'' - Times Educational Supplement

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Author Bio

Dr Tina Rae is a Child Psychologist, author and expert on the social, emotional and mental health of children and young people. She has over 30 years experience working with children, adults and families in both clinical and educational contexts within local authorities and specialist educational services. Tina is a member of the British Psychological Society, the editorial board for the journal Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and for the International Journal of Nurture in Education. Tina also contributes to national and international conferences and events on a regular basis whilst also providing training courses and consultancy on a wide range of wellbeing issues. She also provides supervision for school based staff in both special and mainstream contexts as well as Educational Psychology and specialist teaching services.Jessica Smiths work consists of simple shapes and bright colours. She enjoys working conceptually and therefore scale and perspective play a large role within the images that she makes. Jess studied at Falmouth University and now lives in a small town near Oxford.