“More Than Stress” by Cherry Pedrick, RN, Bruce M. Hyman, PhD and Tabitha Moriarty is a great overview of what anxiety disorders are and are not. The book talks about how some levels of stress are good and needed in order to push ourselves while keeping us safe. But, there is absolutely a point where stress is counterproductive. This is when mental health conditions like depression and anxiety becomes a problem. While this book is geared towards teens, I would argue that it’s good for anyone looking to better understand these conditions. The writing is easy to follow and written in a non-judgmental tone. Instead, the authors focus on encouraging the reader to take their mental health seriously and to seek help if needed. I like how resources are scattered throughout the book as well as at the end. The glossary is also a handy addition. Finally, I think it’s important to highlight the fact that the authors recognized the significance that one’s identities such as race/ethnicity or sexual orientation can impact your experience when receiving professional help like counseling or the actual diagnosis 0f a mental health condition. While there are certainly many more mental health conditions that this book didn’t mention; I think it is a fantastic introduction to the topic of anxiety.