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sabrinaapreads's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Incredible and accessible illustrated guide to mental health.
Purchased for my graphic novel loving kiddos - enjoyed by me too!
Cara Bean has taken a big topic and made it so approachable and understandable. Appropriate to read during mental health awareness month!
Purchased for my graphic novel loving kiddos - enjoyed by me too!
Cara Bean has taken a big topic and made it so approachable and understandable. Appropriate to read during mental health awareness month!
toonyballoony's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.75
Cara Bean skillfully breaks down how our brains work in a way that’s digestible, fun, and informative. There can be a lot of text at times, but such is the curse of most educational comics, especially scientific ones.
What really makes this book stand out to me is its specificity. So many mental health advice pieces will stop at “talk to a trusted adult if you’re feeling down,” but Bean goes the extra mile, naming types of adults (parents, counselors, teacher's, relatives, etc), possible ways to start a conversation, examples of reasons to seek help, and resources you can access. She even includes similar advice for allies on how they can help someone who’s come to them with an issue. It sounds hand hold-y in retrospect, but it’s something I would’ve appreciated having when I was a clueless teen in the throws of early GAD.
What really makes this book stand out to me is its specificity. So many mental health advice pieces will stop at “talk to a trusted adult if you’re feeling down,” but Bean goes the extra mile, naming types of adults (parents, counselors, teacher's, relatives, etc), possible ways to start a conversation, examples of reasons to seek help, and resources you can access. She even includes similar advice for allies on how they can help someone who’s come to them with an issue. It sounds hand hold-y in retrospect, but it’s something I would’ve appreciated having when I was a clueless teen in the throws of early GAD.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Medical content, Drug abuse, Addiction, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Everything mentioned is for educational purposes and does so with great care and respect.pwbalto's review
5.0
I can't say enough about this comprehensive but never boring guide to mental health for kids and teens. This book is bursting with life and color. Starts with regions of the brain and a discussion of stigma, and then proceeds to demystify everything from fear to addiction. Showing how the brain and body work together, or misfire, or get in loops really helps destigmatize mental illness. Doesn't go as far as schizophrenia, psychosis, oppositional behavior disorder, but does cover the biggies - anxiety and depression. With a lot of talk about stress along the way.
Everyone can learn something from this book, and it's cute to boot!
Everyone can learn something from this book, and it's cute to boot!
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