Helping Young People to Beat Stress

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There is growing concern in most countries today about increasing levels of stress among young people. Suicides, substance abuse, depression, anxiety and eating disorders have all been linked to stress. Young people are experiencing more social and psychological problems than ever before. 'How to Beat Stress' is the essential guide to helping teenagers minimise stress in their lives, both at school and at home. Sarah McNamara provides advice, information and techniques on mental and physical ways of coping with stress, study skills and time management, communication skills, and coping with depression and anxiety. This book should prove invaluable reading for everyone who works with teenagers.

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'There is much in this compact text which pre- and in-service teachers might learn with profit.' -- The Teacher Trainer
"[Helping Young People to Beat Stress]... should be welcomed by all professionals who work with young people" TES * Blurb from reviewer *
"The supportive interventions McNamara offers in the second part of the book - mental strategies, physical strategies, social skills, stress reduction techniques - are set out clearly with direct application to work with teenagers." Young Minds Magazine * Blurb from reviewer *
" The majority of the book gives comprehensive guidance on mental and physical strategies that can be used with children, as well as manahement of the process and how to take care of yourself while helping others." "Any professional who wants to find out how to deal with stress in young people will find this book invaluable. It will also be a useful tool in the training of teachers, social workers and any adult that works directly with young people." -- The Teacher, PG Ginnelly * Teacher Magazine *
'Everything she writes here is well founded both in theory and in common sense...Much has been written about stress, some of it not very sensible or practical. Here we have a contribution from someone who knows what she's talking about.' Times Educational Supplement -- Gerald Haigh * Times Educational Supplement *

Author Bio

Dr Sarah McNamara, BA, MA, DPhil (Oxon) has worked in the area of adolescent mental health and stress prevention in many capacities, including work within practice, policy, academic and applied research setting.