{"product_id":"the-asian-american-teens-mental-health-workbook","title":"The Asian American Teen's Mental Health Workbook","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eIn addition to the intense pressures of high school, friends, dating, and planning for the future, Asian American teens who are children of immigrants may also experience racism, stigmatization, and unique cultural challenges and family expectations. With the increase in violence against Asian Americans, these teens need mental health resources more than ever before. This important workbook offers skills to help teens celebrate their unique identity, connect with peers, and nurture their bicultural pride.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt’s time to prioritize your mental health and achieve a more balanced, empowered, and confident sense of self.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom navigating academic pressures and planning for your future to dealing with peers and the often-toxic social media arena—being a teen in today’s world is hard. And if you’re an Asian American teen with immigrant parents, you may also face racism, stigmatization, cultural challenges, and intense family expectations. Juggling the social and emotional demands of two different cultures can leave you feeling stressed, anxious, and depressed. But there\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by an Asian American psychologist who’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebeen there\u003c\/i\u003e, this book blends proven-effective therapies with real-world knowledge to help you develop a strong sense of identity, connect with peers, and nurture your bicultural pride. You’ll find strategies to help you deal with family expectations, cultural differences, and generational trauma—as well as tools to help you challenge the racism, bullying, and microaggressions you may encounter at school or out in the world. Most importantly, you’ll develop the resilience needed to take charge of your life and your future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover powerful tools to help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeal with parentification and family expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage stress and alleviate anxiety and depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild close connections with family and peers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive a more emotionally balanced and rewarding life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re feeling disconnected and are struggling to navigate two different cultures at the same time, help is here. This empowering guide—written just for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e—will help you gain the skills you need to be confident, independent, and resilient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 13 to 19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeresa Hsu, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder and executive director of a Supportive Place for Empowering Asian Americans and Kin (SPEAK)—a nonprofit organization committed to the mental health and wellness of Asian Americans through education, research, and services. Hsu has a dual appointment as an assistant professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and the department of academic general pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. As former assistant director of the Behavioral Health Integration Program at Montefiore Medical Center, she helped establish one of the largest integrated pediatric primary care programs in the nation. She has a BA in psychology and piano performance from Northwestern University, and a PhD in clinical psychology from The George Washington University. She lives in New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword writer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenny Tzu-Mei Wang, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a Taiwanese American clinical psychologist, speaker, and author focusing on the intersections of Asian American identity, mental health, and intergenerational trauma. She earned her doctorate from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and completed her postdoctoral training at the Duke University Medical Center. Wang serves as an advisor on the mental health advocacy board of Wondermind and the Mental Health Coalition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52558354120993,"sku":"9781648485695","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/8521\/9617\/files\/asianamericanteensmentalhealth.jpg?v=1775862718","url":"https:\/\/www.onwaverly.com\/products\/the-asian-american-teens-mental-health-workbook","provider":"On Waverly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}