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Dr Alex George''s debut book for children and young people. 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 us 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 can be mentally draining. But though life is full of ups and downs, there are ways you can stay on top of your mental health - including overcoming stigma, talking about your feelings, developing resilience and switching your mindset. This book provides all the scaffolding and practical techniques to help you do this, so though you might be having a hard time right now, you can look toward your future with optimism and positivity. Because no matter what, there is always hope for a better day.
About the author
Dr. Alex is an A&E doctor, he has become known for his honesty and insight around mental & physical health and wellbeing, using his broadcast and social media platforms to bring accessible advice around health and medicine to his followers. He recently presented his own documentary for BBC One and Children in Need, is a regular guest on Lorraine, and has his own show, Inner Harmony on Classic FM.
Dr. Alex is also the author of Live Well Every Day, which was a Sunday Times bestseller and was published in 2021 by Aster, part of the Octopus Publishing Group.
The Boy Fitz Hammond has worked with various clients including Oxfam, Shelter, BBC, Honda, Microsoft and the Barclays Premier League.
His illustrations have also been used by many editorial, educational and publishing clients across a diverse range of titles.
