A good guide for teens, and anyone reading this really, for how to manage and cope with anxiety From big to small fears, this book has some good practices.

It's true there are a lot of references to anxiety over teenage things like school exams, but the actual advice is useful to any age group. And there are a lot of helpful, actionable tools for combatting anxiety. Some of them are nothing new, but I particularly liked the color breathing technique which is something I had not heard before

With a focus on CBT, this teenager friendly workbook was really good! It explained things in a way that wasn't complicated but also wasn't too watered down. The book encouraged the reader and praised them for picking up the workbook, acknowledging that taking that first step is the hardest step! It normalized anxiety and then gave several definitions and coping skills. I also really liked the focus, mindful and action activities that were scattered throughout the workbook. These were short activities that are easy to do in 15 minutes or less. Mindfullness has always been really helpful for me so I liked those the best! A great workbook for those new to anxiety or those dealing with persistent anxiety and needing some new coping skills.

This book is written in a way that is highly accessible to teenagers, however on the younger side. There is a lot of good information regarding the importance of anxiety and the options of skills or mindfulness practices to use are varied enough that every teen could find something they like. Some of the sections seem out of order and would benefit from being rearranged. The book emphasizes CBT- many of the interventions are from DBT or ACT. While these are 3rd wave and stem from CBT, it’s not entirely accurate to solely call it CBT intervention. Additionally. The CBT model is incorrectly portrayed- physical sensation is helpful in gaining self awareness, however, the CBT model is comprised of thought, behaviors and emotions. Even though the book is all about anxiety, the fact that emotions play into the CBT model is not even mentioned. Furthermore, emotions are labeled as “negative” and “positive” which continues to pathologize emotions. Overall, I would use this book in pieces and for certain passages, however, not as a whole.

This was actually a very helpful book. It was really thorough, yet explained things in an understandable way. There were so many actionable exercises which I really liked, and they're easy to do and remember as well. I would definitely recommend teens to check out this book, as it will be a great help to walk them through situations where they are feeling some anxiety. This book really gives you a clear understanding of anxiety and the different ways its present in your life--so even though I wasn't 100% sure what anxiety felt like when I started reading this book, I definitely finished it knowing its ins and outs.
It was a nice, rather short length so pretty easy to read, though I did find some parts a bit repetitive or felt prone to skipping through sections.

I think this is a brilliant book that any teenager -and adult! - would find useful. It’s so readable but, more importantly, it is applicable to everyday life and offers lots of practical, evidence-based ways to manage anxiety. And that is more important now than ever. Huge thanks to NetGalley and Zeitgeist for the chance to read and review the ARC.

Thank you Netgalley for this review copy.

Anxiety Relief for teens is a book concerning anxiety in teenagers. I requested this book for having general info on this issue but this book was really good, everything was described briefly and presented well. This book has all the info on anxiety, its types, its symptoms and how to treat it. I will highly recommend this book to all the teenagers and even their parents

Thank you NetGalley and the author for allowing me to read this!! I LOVED this book!! Gained some new strategies for my anxiety and things to write in my journal for later! Thank you for this book I enjoyed learning new things

I was very impressed with the way this book presented the topic of anxiety for teens. It's a growing concern and this book handles it confidently and compassionately. Behavior therapy is a proven ,safe and effective way to deal with the common problem of anxiety. I recommend this book to anyone who lives or works with teens. It is chock full of practical advice and wisdom on how to deal with anxiety and gives teens the tools they need to cope and navigate through everyday stresses. I highly recommend this book.

I received an e-arc from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

“Anxiety Relief for Teens” is a novel about anxiety, what it does to your mind/body, and coping strategies to find healthy ways to manage your anxiety. It is full of useful information about the different types of anxieties and even information about panic attacks for those who suffer from panic attacks.

I’m not a teen anymore (and haven’t been for over 4 years now) but I do suffer from anxiety. I found “Anxiety Relief for Teens” useful because I don’t know the coping skills that are out there to effectively manage my anxiety. I have tried a couple of the skills in this novel and they have worked for me. That’s not to say they will work for everyone. I was diagnosed with anxiety almost 4 years ago now and I had never really learned effective skills to manage my anxiety. I really enjoyed learning more about anxiety and ways to manage it. I definitely recommend this novel to anyone who suffers from anxiety whether you are a teen, adult, or child. The coping strategies outlined in this novel make it helpful to anyone who suffers from anxiety.

I’ve been looking for books to bolster our collection of mental health resources for teens. High school students will appreciate the conversational, straightforward discussion of cognitive behavioral therapy, and the freedom to try various mindfulness techniques from Dr. Galanti’s extensive “toolbox” to determine which ones work best for them.
Everything is presented in small, manageable chunks. Back matter includes a summarizing appendix and suggested apps, websites, and books that encourage further exploration.

Thank you, Zeitgeist and NetGalley, for the electronic ARC.

*thank you Netgally and the author for the free review copy, all thoughts are my own*

I thought this book was very well presented. It's easy to follow without dumbing things down. Gives great examples and suggestions. I highly recommend this for anyone with a teen. Even if your teenager does not have a anxiety disorder this book would be helpful. It's full of fantastic techniques that would be helpful for any age range

4.5 stars

I asked for this book to help me I understand what anxiety is like for a teen in an adult and even tho there are similarities I found it very interesting and informative thank you

Thank you, Netgalley and Zeitgeist for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Regine Galanti has done a fantastic job of explaining anxiety, depression and panic attacks in simpler terms and also providing the readers with easy to use practical steps they can implement in their lives. The book is a manual for teens and adults alike in my opinion. It explains in great detail the different techniques one can use for different types of anxiety. The main focus of this book is to identify the thoughts, emotions, and feelings in order to understand and be aware of the behavior it brings out in us. Once thoughts and triggers are identified, we can move forward with necessary exercises to combat the adverse reactions it brings out. The book is equally encouraging and inspiring the readers to be present and practice mindfulness to help with anxiety and depression. The book gives guidelines to follow and practice on a daily basis to help curb the common responses to anxiety. The idea of doing this is to be aware of the problems, accepting it as a part of life and moving on. The book reiterates the importance of daily practice to improve the reactions and lessen the effect of the problems thereby making life move forward calmly. The action plans explained in the book are easy to do and less time-consuming to apply to our daily routine. The CBT techniques as explained by the author takes time to take effect and urges the readers to be patient and non-judgemental of our signs of progress and failures. Celebrating the progress and accomplishments and rewarding yourself with things you like will improve your performance. I loved this book and the practical easy to follow action plan is a highly practical and efficient way to deal with anxiety and depression. I gave this book 5 stars and highly recommend checking this book out. If you are a parent of a child/someone who deals with anxiety, depression or behavioral problems you should definitely try this book. The book is truly beneficial in dealing with anxiety and depression.

Opinions: I recently discovered a page of OCD self-help books on NetGalley, meaning I will be mentally healthy and my blog will be full of anxiety relief books for the next few days! So far, Anxiety Relief for Teens is my favourite for its inclusivity and wide range of activities. This book doesn't specify on any disorder or condition, just generalized anxiety, meaning everybody can benefit! It offers an encouraging balance between facts and emotions, allowing readers to make sense of what's happening. Anxiety is like math: you can't memorize formulae without knowing what they do! It also teaches readers the difference between anxiety and stress, something I found very interesting and surprisingly true! This book offers practical advice for all times of the day and explanations about why each practice works. As an anxious and OCD reader myself, I adore this book because it truly focuses on audience and speaks to the readers, not to the page. I would strongly recommend Anxiety Relief for Teens to any anxious/mentally ill teen looking to control their anxiety or consolidate what you've already improved on with a therapist. No matter your situation, this book is calming, informing, and beneficial!

My Favourite Thing: I love how general Anxiety Relief for Teens is! Although "general" doesn't sound compelling, I believe this makes it crucial for all denominations of anxiety. It discusses all (or at least most) of the types of anxiety and mental illness in detail, but the main articles and quizzes are general and leave room for you to fill in your own details. Anxiety Relief for Teens is very inclusive and prepared to help all sorts of teens in need. Not enough teen self-help books are available, so I'm glad this "catch-all" book is!

My Least Favourite Thing: In all honesty, I can't think of a single thing I dislike about Anxiety Relief for Teens. It was insightful and realistic; pretty much all you desire from self-help books!

Total Rating: PG-12
Language: PG-12
Adult Content: PG-12
Violence: PG-12

Recommended For and Similar Reads: Primarily, Anxiety Relief for Teens is a self-help guide for teenagers suffering from any denomination of anxiety or mental illness. If you struggle with negative thoughts, excessive shame and guilt, a decreasing social life, or other effects of anxiety, you should check this out! You may also be interested in reading this book if you're a parent looking for insight on what's happening in your teen's mind. As long as you are anxious or can help a person with anxiety, you should take interest! Similar books are Goodnight Mind for Teens, Stuff That Sucks, and Stuff That's Loud!

In this practice-based book, Dr. Regine Galanti addresses anxiety in teens. Galanti is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of the New York-based Long Island Behavioral Psychology and has expertise in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, as well as parenting and behavior problems. Galanti employs cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, to give teenagers mindfulness tools and coping skills so that they can—with consistent practice—meet their fears and challenges and improve their quality of life.

Mindfulness is a word thrown around a lot these days. For Galanti, mindfulness skills are integral in addressing anxiety because they allow the individual to be present and observe their surroundings without judgment. Of course, as anyone who’s tried to meditate knows: it’s no easy feat. Which is why the realism behind her Galanti’s mindfulness practices will be welcome to anyone who’s ever worked with teenagers: no quick fixes are promised, but consistent and deliberate practice can improve one’s reaction to life’s stressors. These practices run the gamut from “talking back” to your fears to visualization exercises where teens imagine breathing in a calm color (blue) and exhale a stressful color (in this case yellow, like a caution sign). The sheer abundance of cognitive behavioral techniques (there are over 30 instances) lets readers choose what works for them—and invites them to try on different tools for different stressors. Galanti’s judgment-free writing makes these exercises appealing, never shaming. It is important to note: Galanti is quick to provide hotline numbers and a medical disclaimer in the pages. That warning is serious; this book can be a wonderful supplement to those in treatment—possibly a standalone for a teen who is looking to improve their negative reactivity. This is a great resource for teens, but it should not be the only resource. This book includes quiz-style assessments, sample worksheets, and diagrams; its back matter includes a list of mental health resources.

can we first take a second and appreciate the cover? ok, thank you. also it took me an embarassingly long amount of time to figure out why I could not really relate to it, I was like "haha this was me like 5 years ago" before I REALIZED. in my head i'm still 14, it's surreal to me that I'm an adult now lol.

moving on to the actual content of the book, I think it's an important read. the author is a psychologist specialized in CBT (that is cognitive behavioral therapy) and you can see that because she knows what she is talking about.

this is a book you can (and should) keep coming back to, because there is no way you can memorize all these techniques and practices and pieces of advice by just reading it once. and speaking of, there are many, many of those. among them is the "5-4-3-2-1" technique that I'm pretty sure we all anxiety folks know, the "name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch etc". but there are numerous others, focusing on breathing, sensations or feelings.

the book is structured in five chapters, each of them focusing on different aspects. to summarize, they deal with: habits, sensations, feelings, thoughts and behaviours, but obviously more in detail than this. and in each chapter there are explanations and examples and techniques to control your anxiety and be more in control of yourself.

I love the encouragements and advice she gives, because it's very realistic, small steps and all. and I realized that I was already doing most of these things without having heard them from a specialist or read them anywhere. and I think it's because I do a lot of introspection, so most of the time I know what I need or what I should change. so I really recommend that, asking yourself all kinds of questions.

all in all, helpful read, 4.5 stars.

This book is definitely a must-read, it’s the perfect length so that it doesn’t take too long to read but sticks in your mind. It’s written in such a great way for teens to understand, and written exactly how we like to be taught. It focuses on all the behaviours that are linked to anxiety and what anxiety actually is, and I never realised this before. It has great mindfulness and relaxation activities that work to calm you down immediately and tells you which to focus on depending on which anxious disorder you suffer from. It also has a checklist so you can check which one you suffer from. I loved it, and I’m going to use it everyday. It’s extremely useful and will help my anxiety a lot :) I’ve tried lots of books but this is by far the best.

Anxiety in teenagers is becoming more common and it is a concern that many parents have. I'm a teenager that becomes stressed easily and while stress isn't the same as anxiety, I really loved this book.
The way that this books was written was both intelligent and relatable. It helped me understand how to manage my stress and anxiety so that it doesn't become overwhelming. I highly recommend this book to teenagers and adults alike who struggle with anxiety, stress, and worry.
Overall rating: 4.5 Stars

As a psych major myself I'm always a little scared of books talking about psychology that are not scientific articles in scientific journals. This book was a really good surprise, as a lot of the things it described and talked about were really helpful and things I saw in my classes. I think this book can help a lot of people, and can’t wait to see it published in France (we French are very anxious people by nature).