Longlisted - SLA Information Book Award 2019
12 to 16 category

Nominated - The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2019

A safe and accessible guide to raise awareness of mental health. With expert advice from consultants from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 'Looking After Your Mental Health' is a funny and gentle introduction to topics like the science of anger, handling toxic friendships, sex and relationships, and how to manage social media whilst staying mentally healthy.
Parent Talk

A super helpful book about feelings, stress, anxiety and how to look after your mental health. Discover what can influence your emotions, how to identify and navigate challenges that might affect your mental health and, most importantly, how not to be afraid to talk about mental health.
WRD About Books Magazine

an ideal introduction to mental health awareness for the young teen
Irish Times

This timely and wise book is full of good advice without preaching or making judgments and offers a warm and sensible helping hand to youngsters who want a reliable guide to navigate them through the challenges that could affect their mental health. […] With lots of practical advice, a glossary at the back to explain some of the words and terms used in the book, and ‘quick links’ to discover lots more useful resources online, this lively guide is an essential book for all growing youngsters.

Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post

• Usborne Quicklinks
  See the Internet links for this book.
• On the blog: Mental health in children and young people
  Usborne Editorial Director Felicity Brooks explains why there was a need for Looking After Your Mental Health, and in particular why it covers the topics of sexual and gender identity.