Too Stressed to Think

When stress has the “survival brain” on overdrive, what happens to the thinking brain? Teens can learn to use the mind-body connection to stay cool and make smart choices when the pressure’s on. Dozens of realistic scenarios paint stressful situations teen readers will relate to, and each scenario is followed by a clear process for reducing or stopping the situation and making decisions that won’t lead to regret. Throughout, quotes from real teens remind readers that they’re not alone–stress affects everyone, but it doesn’t have to ruin your life.