{"product_id":"heads-up-changing-minds-on-mental-health-paperback","title":"Heads Up: Changing Minds on Mental Health - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMelanie Siebert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBelle Wuthrich\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ \"Informative, diverse, and highly engaging; a much-needed addition to the realm of mental health.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing real-life stories of people who have found hope and meaning in the midst of life's struggles, \u003cem\u003eHeads Up: Changing Minds on Mental Health\u003c\/em\u003e is the go-to guide for teenagers who want to know about mental health, mental illness, trauma and recovery. For too long, mental health problems have been kept in the shadows, leaving people to suffer in silence, or worse, to be feared, bullied or pushed to the margins of society where survival is difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book shines a light on the troubled history of thinking about and treating mental illness and tells the stories of courageous pioneers in the field of psychiatry who fought for more compassionate, respectful and effective treatments. It provides a helpful guide to the major mental health diagnoses along with ideas and resources to support those who are suffering. But it also moves beyond a biomedical focus and considers the latest science that shows how trauma and social inequality impact mental health. The book explores how mental health is more than just \"in our heads\" and includes the voices of Indigenous people who share a more holistic way of thinking about wellness, balancing mind, body, heart and spirit. Highlighting innovative approaches such as trauma-informed activities like yoga and hip-hop, police mental health teams, and peer support for youth, \u003cem\u003eHeads Up\u003c\/em\u003e shares the stories of people who are sparking change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMental health is complex. It affects everything that we do, but it can be hard to talk about. This go-to guide for teens shares the stories of people who are sparking change and shows us that mental health is more than just \"in our heads.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772276113696,"sku":"9781459819115","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8859f8d4e6401ae1a1db5b59b8fac992.webp?v=1780402195","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/heads-up-changing-minds-on-mental-health-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}