Mental Health Awareness Month 2024 Youth | Deerfield Public Library

1) All kinds of feelings

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"There are all kinds of feelings. We can feel happy and sad, excited and disappointed, worried, angry, curious, and calm. Our feelings change, often several times in one day. When we understand our feelings, it helps us understand how other people are feeling, too. How are you feeling today?"--

2) Happiness hacks: how to find energy & inspiration

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Andrus, Aubre

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Savvy. Stress-busting survival guides

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"Being happy is good for you. When you're happy, you're energized and motivated to get things done. If you're looking to find more joy in life or are feeling a little defeated, the projects in this book can help. Craft a vision board to help you achieve your goals. Rearrange your room for a change of scenery. Follow a guided 20-minute workout to get your blood pumping. Get motivated by completing a 30-day challenge. Find your way to a happier, healthier...

3) Name & tame your anxiety: a kid's guide

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Batte, Summer

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"A book to help kids understand and manage anxiety, with specific information for kids diagnosed with an anxiety disorder"--

4) Understanding PTSD

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Krekelberg, Alyssa

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Mental health guides

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"Understanding PTSD explores what this disorder is like, how it can affect people's lives, and how it can be treated"--

5) A book about anxiety

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Readers can learn about causes, symptoms and practical coping strategies for anxiety disorders, including mindfulness, talking therapies and when to seek professional help.

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Readers can learn about causes, symptoms and practical coping strategies.--Provided by publisher.

7) They only see the outside: poems

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Dakos, Kalli

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"A selection of poems on mental health topics including emotions, bullying, failure, illness, war, immigration, and goodbyes"--

8) Way past mad

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Keya is so angry at her little brother, Nate, that when her best friend Hooper tries to help she lashes out, then must get past his anger to ask forgiveness.

9) Violet Shrink

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Baldacchino, Christine

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"Violet Shrink doesn't like parties. Or bashes, or gatherings. Lots of people and lots of noise make Violet's tummy ache and her hands sweat. She would much rather spend time on her own, watching the birds in her backyard, reading comics or listening to music through her purple headphones. The problem is that the whole Shrink family loves parties with loud music and games and dancing. At cousin Char's birthday party, Violet hides under a table and...

10) Gloria's big problem

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Bright, Sarah Stiles

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Gloria loves to sing and play with her friends, but her Big Problem follows her around and tells her that she can't.

11) Will Mia play it safe?: a book about trying new things

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Brown-Wood, JaNay

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Chicken soup for the soul, kids

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"Mia is good at basketball and sticks to playing it even when her friends in the Sunshine Squad like to do other activities; trying new things makes Mia feel anxious about failing--that is, until Lily moves in and inspires Mia to go outside her comfort zone" --Provided by publisher.

12) Calm with the very hungry caterpillar

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Just stop and breathe... How do you feel? Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a soothing story featuring classic art from the World of Eric Carle. Simple coping mechanisms and peaceful illustrations offer an introduction to processing emotions, all through the power of mindful breathing. Little ones can learn how to handle confusing feelings, regain focus, and be happy. This book is an excellent reminder to take a moment, breathe deep, and smile!...

13) The bright spot: a story about overcoming anxiety

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Chase, Aimee

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Lexi is all about rules and schedules, so when the first day of school brings unwelcome surprises, she starts to get anxious, but before her worries spin out of control, a friendly bright spot appears and shines its light on everyday tools and strategies for overcoming anxiety.

14) The pout-pout fish and the worry-worry whale

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Diesen, Deborah

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Pout-pout fish adventures volume 10

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Mr. Fish and Willa Whale are on their way to a birthday party, but Willa is worried about fitting in so Mr. Fish shows her how to overcome her social anxiety by tackling the worries one at a time.

15) Peaceful me

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Feder, Sandra V

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"A young child tells us about the different times when he feels peaceful, as well as how he copes when he needs to find a peaceful state again. Acclaimed picture-book creators Sandra V. Feder and Rahele Jomepour Bell have teamed up once again to create a thoughtful and beautifully illustrated exploration of peacefulness. "I like feeling peaceful," the young narrator tells us, then describes the times when he is filled with this emotion. When he is...

16) What if, Pig?

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Hunter, Linzie

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"Pig is so incredibly kind and fabulously fun, but he also has a big secret--he's a tremendous worrier! When Pig gets the brilliant idea to throw a party for Mouse and their friends, he can't help but think of everything that could possibly go wrong. After all, what if a lion eats all the invitations? What if nobody comes? or worse, what if everyone comes and has an awful time?"--

17) My monster and me

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Hussain, Nadiya

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Wonderbook collection

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"A touching story about a little boy whose worry monster follows him everywhere he goes. It's there when he gets dressed, when he wants to play with his toys, and even when his friends come over to visit. How can he escape his worries?"--

18) Whatever comes tomorrow

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Levington, Rebecca Gardyn

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A book that offers encouragement for managing the "butterflies" in the stomach that come with feelings of worry or anxiety.

19) Olivia wrapped in vines

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Nepveu-Villeneuve, Maude

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"A picture book about a young girl who imagines her anxiety as vines that grow around her body making it hard to function."--

20) Malik's number thoughts: a story about OCD

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Rompella, Natalie

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Malik worries that his number thoughts will interfere with his friend's mini-golf birthday party, but with the help of his therapist, family, and friends, Malik is able to manage his feelings and enjoy the day.