More Than Stress

This essential guide for teens tackles the crucial distinction between everyday stress and clinical anxiety, offering concrete strategies for recognizing when worry has crossed into disorder territory. Drawing from clinical expertise, the book provides clear explanations of different anxiety types—from social anxiety to panic disorders—while validating the very real pressures young people face in academic and social environments. The approach is both educational and deeply empathetic, giving readers language to understand their experiences without minimizing their struggles. Practical coping techniques and evidence-based management strategies make this more than just an informational resource.

What sets this mental health guide apart is its direct address to teens themselves, speaking with respect for their intelligence while providing accessible psychological concepts. The book excels at normalizing anxiety disorders while emphasizing that effective help exists, striking that delicate balance between reassurance and empowerment. Young readers navigating overwhelming feelings will find both immediate relief and long-term tools in these pages. For any adolescent questioning whether their anxiety has become unmanageable, this could be the first step toward meaningful change and self-advocacy.