The Popcorn Problem - Softcover

Millhouse-Jones, Frieda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1665308575 ISBN 13: 9781665308571

Publisher: Booklogix, 2024

Synopsis

After seeing her friend rescued from choking, Morgan can't get the frightening picture out of her head. She starts to feel anxious that her friends and family are in danger as well. Her thoughts begin to control her, and soon she can't enjoy a good night's sleep or a family meal anymore. Morgan goes to see a specialists and is diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder -OCD. Now Morgan has to learn to cope with her mental illness, but perhaps not alone.

Kids mental health can be a taboo topic, particularly for people of color, but this book reminds kids and their parents that it doesn't have to be. This OCD book for kids helps kids understand a little more about obsessive compulsive disorder and how speaking up can really help.

About this title

About the Author

Frieda Millhouse-Jones M. D. is a practicing primary care physician in Atlanta, GA. She developed a love of reading at a very young age. One of her favorite memories is of getting her book of the month by mail and excitedly reading it the same day. She wants to share the same passion for reading with young people across the globe. She is fiercely dedicated to empowering young girls to overcome adversity by using her personal life experiences. Her previous works and advocacy seek to raise awareness surrounding issues of perfectionism, racism, and mental health. She enjoys naps, travel and yoga. She currently lives with her husband, two daughters and two very mischievous dogs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Booklogix
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1665308575
• ISBN 13: 9781665308571
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Alkotkat Sara
• Number of pages: 34