Teen Substance Use, Mental Health and Body Image

This is a timely book given the concerns that many people who work with young people will have about mental health and drug use. Ian provides the perfect blend of evidence and professional experience when highlighting what works and what doesn’t, making this book a pragmatic resource for teachers, parents and others who work with young people. – Ian Hamilton, Associate Professor, University of YorkI would urge those working in mental health and education to read this book. Ian achieves a rare feat of combining theory, evidence and practical application in an engaging and comprehensive narrative. This book will help many adults support their young people. – Mike Armiger

This book is a comprehensive, accessible, and must have contemporary guide to understanding and supporting young people in the 21st century.Each chapter is an excellent distillation of the author’s clear regard for evidence based approaches, and is an informative and engaging resource for anyone working with young people with complex issues.

Ian Macdonald is a trainer - including on substance use and developing whole school approaches to mental health - for the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust and a Consultant for Mentor UK.