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A Better Day: Your Positive Mental Health Handbook
*Winner of the Children's Non-fiction Book of the Year in the British Book Awards 2023*
Start the new year with this positive wellbeing handbook.
What if we could think of mental health in a positive way? Sweep away the rain clouds. Talk about what's on our minds. And care for our mental health in the same way we look after our bodies. In this empowering and hopeful handbook, Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George is here to show children how.
A Better Day is a positive, accessible and practical toolkit guiding young readers in how they can care for their mental health with confidence.
From peer pressure and exam stress to online trolls and anxiety, life is full of ups and downs. But there are ways we can stay on top of our mental health - including overcoming stigma, talking about our feelings, developing resilience and switching our mindset.
This book provides all the scaffolding and practical techniques, so readers can look towards their future with optimism and positivity. Because no matter what, there is always hope for a better day.
*A Sunday Times Number One Bestseller*
Start the new year with this positive wellbeing handbook.
What if we could think of mental health in a positive way? Sweep away the rain clouds. Talk about what's on our minds. And care for our mental health in the same way we look after our bodies. In this empowering and hopeful handbook, Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George is here to show children how.
A Better Day is a positive, accessible and practical toolkit guiding young readers in how they can care for their mental health with confidence.
From peer pressure and exam stress to online trolls and anxiety, life is full of ups and downs. But there are ways we can stay on top of our mental health - including overcoming stigma, talking about our feelings, developing resilience and switching our mindset.
This book provides all the scaffolding and practical techniques, so readers can look towards their future with optimism and positivity. Because no matter what, there is always hope for a better day.
*A Sunday Times Number One Bestseller*
- GenresMental Health
225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2022
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January 7, 2023
3.5 🌟 I found it quite repetitive but it’s simple and would be great for kids
March 1, 2023
I read a lot of self-help and informative mental health books, all aimed at adults, and decided to pick this one up as sometimes reading things aimed at children with things written in quite simple terms can be oddly validating.
Although this book taught me personally nothing new, it was a pleasant read reflecting back on how I felt as a teenager and acknowledging those big feelings we get when we’re young that are often overlooked by adults.
I recommended to a teacher that I know that copies of this be given to all the Year 7s (11-12 year olds) upon starting secondary school and she’s going to read my copy to see if she agrees, which I think she will.
It covers things like exams, friendships, hormones but also heavier topics like grief and depression. I obviously couldn’t relate to exams and friendships (I have neither of those things 😂) but the grief section was my favourite part of the book.
Most books cover grief solely as something experienced after a death and it’s so refreshing to see it described as loss; whether that’s a breakup, someone you know longer see etc there are many ways to experience loss and grief but it isn’t acknowledged as much as it should be. Considering how open Dr Alex George is about the deaths in his personal life, I appreciate him also writing about the other types of loss a young (or older) person can experience.
Highly recommend this for older primary and younger secondary age, and also maybe for an adult who just wants a simplified version of mental health and wellness.
Although this book taught me personally nothing new, it was a pleasant read reflecting back on how I felt as a teenager and acknowledging those big feelings we get when we’re young that are often overlooked by adults.
I recommended to a teacher that I know that copies of this be given to all the Year 7s (11-12 year olds) upon starting secondary school and she’s going to read my copy to see if she agrees, which I think she will.
It covers things like exams, friendships, hormones but also heavier topics like grief and depression. I obviously couldn’t relate to exams and friendships (I have neither of those things 😂) but the grief section was my favourite part of the book.
Most books cover grief solely as something experienced after a death and it’s so refreshing to see it described as loss; whether that’s a breakup, someone you know longer see etc there are many ways to experience loss and grief but it isn’t acknowledged as much as it should be. Considering how open Dr Alex George is about the deaths in his personal life, I appreciate him also writing about the other types of loss a young (or older) person can experience.
Highly recommend this for older primary and younger secondary age, and also maybe for an adult who just wants a simplified version of mental health and wellness.
February 2, 2025
Może to tak zrobiono specjalnie by bardziej doszło do głowy ale jednak umiem czytać ze zrozumieniem i nie trzeba się powtarzać
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March 23, 2023
What a wonderful book for young readers on mental health topics. And not just your run of the mill explanations, but tangible emotions explained through real-life scenarios.
I only wish I had this book as a young person! What an asset this can be for those struggling to understand themselves and their peers. I’d even say an asset for parents, too.
A job well done, Dr. Alex 👏
I only wish I had this book as a young person! What an asset this can be for those struggling to understand themselves and their peers. I’d even say an asset for parents, too.
A job well done, Dr. Alex 👏
June 19, 2023
"Miej lepszy dzień" to poradnik dotyczący właśnie tych spraw - zawiera wskazówki jak dbać o swoje zdrowie psychiczne, jak zmieniać szkodliwe schematy na zdrowe zachowania. Zawiera też podstawowe informacje o naszej psychice, odczuwaniu emocji i inne przydatne wiadomości.
Nie jest to wielkie kompendium wiedzy na ten temat, ale krótki i prosty poradnik, który ma trafić do starszych dzieci i młodzieży. Moim zdaniem informacje, które zawiera są naprawdę wartościowe i niejeden dorosły również mógłby z nich skorzystać!
Chodzi przede wszystkim o poprawę jakości swojego życia, nabieranie zdrowych nawyków w związku z dbałością o kondycję psychiczną i lepsze przygotowanie do trudnych tematów czy sytuacji, z jakimi każdy z nas się spotyka.
Żałuję, że gdy chodziłam do szkoły nie trafiłam na tego typu książkę, myślę, że mogłabym wtedy uniknąć wielu trudności i problemów. Dobrze jest przeczytać tę książkę z dzieckiem, żeby ewentualnie umieć je wspomóc w pogłębieniu pewnych tematów. Poradnik jest dość krótki i może nie być wyczerpujący, więc warto dostosować go do indywidualnych potrzeb młodego człowieka.
Osobiście gorąco polecam tę książeczkę niemal wszystkim dzieciakom, ponieważ wiele z nich może jej po prostu potrzebować, by lepiej zrozumieć siebie, to jak działa nasza psychika i jak sobie radzić z trudnymi dla nas sytuacjami.
"Miej lepszy dzień" to wartościowy mini poradnik dla tych, którzy chcą żyć lepiej i szczęśliwiej 😃 warto podnosić ten temat, ponieważ sytuacja zdrowia psychicznego wśród dzieci i młodzieży w Polsce jest naprawdę niepokojąca.
Nie jest to wielkie kompendium wiedzy na ten temat, ale krótki i prosty poradnik, który ma trafić do starszych dzieci i młodzieży. Moim zdaniem informacje, które zawiera są naprawdę wartościowe i niejeden dorosły również mógłby z nich skorzystać!
Chodzi przede wszystkim o poprawę jakości swojego życia, nabieranie zdrowych nawyków w związku z dbałością o kondycję psychiczną i lepsze przygotowanie do trudnych tematów czy sytuacji, z jakimi każdy z nas się spotyka.
Żałuję, że gdy chodziłam do szkoły nie trafiłam na tego typu książkę, myślę, że mogłabym wtedy uniknąć wielu trudności i problemów. Dobrze jest przeczytać tę książkę z dzieckiem, żeby ewentualnie umieć je wspomóc w pogłębieniu pewnych tematów. Poradnik jest dość krótki i może nie być wyczerpujący, więc warto dostosować go do indywidualnych potrzeb młodego człowieka.
Osobiście gorąco polecam tę książeczkę niemal wszystkim dzieciakom, ponieważ wiele z nich może jej po prostu potrzebować, by lepiej zrozumieć siebie, to jak działa nasza psychika i jak sobie radzić z trudnymi dla nas sytuacjami.
"Miej lepszy dzień" to wartościowy mini poradnik dla tych, którzy chcą żyć lepiej i szczęśliwiej 😃 warto podnosić ten temat, ponieważ sytuacja zdrowia psychicznego wśród dzieci i młodzieży w Polsce jest naprawdę niepokojąca.
June 23, 2024
This book is an incredible book for children and teenagers. This is the book I wish I had when I was struggling as a teen. My mental health needs were neglected at school, so this book makes me feel seen and heard.
This book is very easy to read and understand and is super informative. The simplicity in this book is beautiful, and it's so easy to understand. This book covers a lot of massive themes like anxiety, stress, loneliness, body, food, relationships, grief, exams, sexuality etc. yet condenses it down to a way a child can understand it. This book not only educates but provides exercise and advice that can benefit adults as much as they can children. I like how, unlike most adult self-help books, it's simple and straight to the point without too waffling about himself. The imgary in this book is so beautiful and so diverse, although I wish they came in colour. The author provides a list of actual useful and helpful services on the back page 217 for children to help themselves. This book contains interesting information even adults can learn from, like the difference between a crush and a thrive. Overall, it's an incredible read, and I highly recommend it for both adults and children.
This book is very easy to read and understand and is super informative. The simplicity in this book is beautiful, and it's so easy to understand. This book covers a lot of massive themes like anxiety, stress, loneliness, body, food, relationships, grief, exams, sexuality etc. yet condenses it down to a way a child can understand it. This book not only educates but provides exercise and advice that can benefit adults as much as they can children. I like how, unlike most adult self-help books, it's simple and straight to the point without too waffling about himself. The imgary in this book is so beautiful and so diverse, although I wish they came in colour. The author provides a list of actual useful and helpful services on the back page 217 for children to help themselves. This book contains interesting information even adults can learn from, like the difference between a crush and a thrive. Overall, it's an incredible read, and I highly recommend it for both adults and children.
February 23, 2023
This is such a fantastic read! As a person who worries lots, this book really boosted my confidence and self-esteem. I've been a lot happier since reading this book.
This book is full of helpful tips to help with everything from bullying to grief, and I really do recommend! Dr Alex has captured the problems that a lot of young people have and put it into a book, offering help and solutions!
At the back of the book, there is a "Help Yourself" section, full of links that young people might want to search to help, or numbers they might want to call.
I won't say anymore apart from please read this book! It's AMAZING!!!
5 Stars!
This book is full of helpful tips to help with everything from bullying to grief, and I really do recommend! Dr Alex has captured the problems that a lot of young people have and put it into a book, offering help and solutions!
At the back of the book, there is a "Help Yourself" section, full of links that young people might want to search to help, or numbers they might want to call.
I won't say anymore apart from please read this book! It's AMAZING!!!
5 Stars!
June 12, 2023
Jako już dorosła osoba często trafiam na książki, które powinnam przeczytać dawno temu, w czasach w których ich potrzebowałam. Alex George stworzył piękny poradnik na temat zdrowia psychicznego, skierowany głównie dla młodych osób. Ta książka może otworzyć oczy na wiele aspektów związanych z emocjami i odnajdywaniem się w różnego rodzaju ciężkich sytuacjach, które każdego spotykają w życiu. Wszystko wyjaśnione jest na przykładach z życia wziętych, nie ma w niej suchych informacji, które zdecydowanie gorzej przyswajamy.
Pomimo tego, że książka jest skierowana dla dzieci to byłaby też idealną lekturą dla rodzica, który może nie być świadomy z czym ich dzieci borykają się, jakie mogą mieć problemy i lęki. Pierwsza część książki skupia się ogólnie na dobrym samopoczuciu, później natomiast autor przechodzi do konkretnych problemów takich jak samotność, depresja, radzenie sobie z porażkami, pierwszą miłością, stratą bliskiej osoby. Wachlarz zagadnień jest spory. Może idealnie sprawdzi się na lekturę do poduszki?
Pomimo tego, że książka jest skierowana dla dzieci to byłaby też idealną lekturą dla rodzica, który może nie być świadomy z czym ich dzieci borykają się, jakie mogą mieć problemy i lęki. Pierwsza część książki skupia się ogólnie na dobrym samopoczuciu, później natomiast autor przechodzi do konkretnych problemów takich jak samotność, depresja, radzenie sobie z porażkami, pierwszą miłością, stratą bliskiej osoby. Wachlarz zagadnień jest spory. Może idealnie sprawdzi się na lekturę do poduszki?
July 15, 2023
super pozycja dla młodszych nastolatków ( chociaż i ci starsi mogą się wiele dowiedzieć😉). Autor w przystępny sposób pokazuje problem, omawia go i daje narzędzia, dzięki którym możemy sobie z tym problemem poradzić ( nie są to suche rady, tylko kilka różnych propozycji, aby każdy mógł sobie pomóc). W dodatku sama książka jest pięknie wydana, zawiera motywujące słowa i piękne obrazki. Myślę, że można wynieść z niej ogromnie dużo, nawet jeśli zna się podstawy zdrowia psychicznego❤️🩹💕
January 29, 2025
Bardzo wartościowa książka. Skierowana bardziej do osób dorastających. Książka ta nie jest książką którą przeczytasz i odłożysz na półkę tylko ta po którą będziesz sięgać wtedy kiedy odczujesz taka potrzebę. Godna polecenia. Oczywiście uważam ze niektóre aspekty powinny być bardziej rozwinięte ale poza tym to totalnie sztos.
4/5⭐️
4/5⭐️
November 9, 2022
This is great book for mental health in CYP and explains the ideas in simple language. Some lovely illustrations and a user friendly self help book. Mostly a CBT based model with hints of an acceptance based model.
Really helpful book & will be recommending to parents and CYP I see!
Really helpful book & will be recommending to parents and CYP I see!
January 10, 2023
Would recommend massively
A great mental health guide for young adults and even adults
- loads of tips for sleep, better health etc
- easy to read
- so much compact into such a dense little handbook
- would be great to shape young peoples minds
A great mental health guide for young adults and even adults
- loads of tips for sleep, better health etc
- easy to read
- so much compact into such a dense little handbook
- would be great to shape young peoples minds
February 16, 2023
Great for kids and early teens. Really easy read with cute illustrations. Even if you’re not the intended age, it’s a useful reminder if you work/support children and young people - the reason I read.
April 15, 2023
This book is definitely aimed at children but needs to be children who already have an understanding of feelings. Quite a lot of stuff is repeated and jumps from one thing to another. A good read but not a go to self help book in my opinion.
April 16, 2023
Finished this book in 1 evening. It was a really easy read. Definitely amazing for younger children/early teens. It addressed lots of different mental health topics, ones which I faced as a young teenager. Glad I’ve read it, but did find it fairly repetitive.
March 24, 2024
Posibil pentru un copil să fie interesantă. Ar fi ajutat ca traducătoarea să se prindă că dacă traduce titlul "Your Positive Mental Health Handbook" prin "Sănătatea emoțională a copilului de azi", o să rateze publicul țintă și o să nimerească părinții publicului. Nu s-a prins.
October 1, 2023
Brill boosted my confidence
October 17, 2023
Everyone, every kid especially should read it.
March 31, 2024
Foarte bine explicate și structurate capitolele, pe înțelesul adolescentilor. Cred că ar fi fost utile mai multe exerciții totuși.
July 15, 2024
Brilliant
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September 24, 2024Was forced to read this by my parents
January 25, 2025
Carte folositoare, ușor de citit și cu multe informații prețioase.
August 15, 2025
Excellend to stimulate emotional intelligence for pre-teenagers.
April 22, 2024
Good book!
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