Jon Patrick Hatcher's freshman book, 101 Ways to Conquer Teen Anxiety, was awarded "one of the best panic attack books of all time" by Book Authority, and is available online and anywhere books are sold. PLEASE consider supporting independent book stores.
As a clinical humorist, Hatcher's had the privilege of being supported by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Anxiety Depression Association of America (ADAA). He was also recently awarded the first self-help, humor column on Psychology Today titled "State of Anxiety."
There is a new edition of 101 Ways to Conquer Teen Anxiety coming out via Ulysses and Simon & Schuster to address the dramatic rise in teen anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. It will be under a new title, however, with new chapters, and a new cover. The release date is TBD, but likely within the first quarter of 2023.
The next unrivaled book release, Anxiety Hacks for An Uncertain World (Routledge, Dec. 2022 release) is emergency "bibliotherapy" on the go. It's an paradigm shift and welcomed disruptor in the field of psychology. It's also the first self-help, humor, trade book of its kind. Today's readers often shy away from clinical titles or works by clinicians because they find them unapproachable - or worse - dry and staid. People are attracted to a relatable approach not proposed by "white coats," yet still have something deeply meaningful and measurable to provide. Enter Anxiety Hacks for An Uncertain World. The work is half irreverent humor, and half unique and tangible skills. In the most anxious age in recorded history, it's high-time to take a completely new approach on anxiety.
Flip through the pages of this quick reference guide for the coping skills you need in everyday anxiety-provoking scenarios, while gaining insight on your personal alarm system and how to turn it off fast. When anxiety makes you feel crazed, isolated, and even hopeless, you can respond and regain control.
101 Ways to Conquer Teen Anxiety is a funny and significant resource for any teen experiencing anxiety, and currently available at major retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, and Amazon, or via Simon & Schuster.
Due to our anxious, young populace, the book remains a highly relevant title, and was the #1 new release in its genre.
Nationwide surveys report that today's teens feel significantly more stressed than any other generation. Whether they face problems with school, friends, parents, or all of the above, teens will find a wide variety of easy, stress-coping methods in 101 Ways to Conquer Teen Anxiety.
Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the most widely used and popular anxiety therapy among clinicians, the book helps teens simultaneously accept the existence of their negative emotions and choose to respond in healthy ways.
From mindfulness meditation and the repetition of positive mantras to diaphragmatic breathing and nature walks, the activities in this book both calm the body and keep thoughts from spiraling.
The authors also provide clear and concise explanations of the causes, symptoms, and types of anxiety so that readers can stop attacks before they even begin. Teens cannot control what they think or feel, but they can control how they behave. Now, by following the proven and simple-to-use exercises they can achieve peace.