Books in Decoding the Mind series

Have you ever blown up at your best friend or sibling? Maybe you were just so angry, but you didn't really know why. The answer is in the science of rage! Whether you keep your anger bottled up or sometimes lash out with or without meaning to, middle school is a time when you get ALL. THE. FEELS. But next time you or your friends get mad, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips to decode aggressive body language and how to listen when your anger is telling you something is wrong. Find out what's happening in your body and how anger can actually be useful. But keep your head! Mental health is still important, so when rage and aggressive feelings have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

Have you ever laughed at something that wasn't funny? Maybe you've laughed at a really serious moment during a movie. Did you wonder why? The answer is in the science of laughter! From laughing uncontrollably in happiness to chuckling inappropriately, middle school is a time when you get ALL. THE. FEELS. But next time you or your friends giggle at the wrong moment or simply can't stop, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips to decode body language and find out about the benefits involved with laughter. All kidding aside, mental health is no joke, so when behaviors and feelings have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

Can't sleep? Too many things to worry about? Or do you get lost in your mind thinking about all the ways tomorrow could go wrong? Why does this happen? The answer is in the science behind worry! From stomach aches before a big event to panic before a test, middle school is a time when you get ALL. THE. FEELS. But next time you or your friends freeze up with worry or fears, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips to decode what's happening in your body and find out how anxiety can actually be a superpower. No worries! Mental health is still important, so when fears and anxious feelings have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

Is there someone you can't stop thinking about? Just a friend or is it a crush? Could all those heart-pounding feelings even be love? Where do these emotions come from? The answer is in the science of affection! From enjoying the bond of family and friends or the smallest flutters in your stomach to the gooiest, mushiest of loves, middle school is a time when you get ALL. THE. FEELS. But next time you or your friends feel all warm and fuzzy, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips to decode what's happening in your body and find out how to strengthen your self-love. Mental health is as important as your heart, so when affectionate behaviors and feelings have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

Have you ever laughed at something that wasn't funny? Maybe you've laughed at a really serious moment during a movie. Did you wonder why? The answer is in the science of laughter! From laughing uncontrollably in happiness to chuckling inappropriately, middle school is a time when you get ALL. THE. FEELS. But next time you or your friends giggle at the wrong moment or simply can't stop, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips to decode body language and find out about the benefits involved with laughter. All kidding aside, mental health is no joke, so when behaviors and feelings have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

Can't sleep? Too many things to worry about? Or do you get lost in your mind thinking about all the ways tomorrow could go wrong? Why does this happen? The answer is in the science behind worry! From stomach aches before a big event to panic before a test, middle school is a time when you get ALL. THE. FEELS. But next time you or your friends freeze up with worry or fears, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips to decode what's happening in your body and find out how anxiety can actually be a superpower. No worries! Mental health is still important, so when fears and anxious feelings have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

Do you tear up watching a sappy commercial? Or hold back sniffles when your best friend suddenly ignores you? Maybe you sometimes just get a case of the blues you can't seem to shake. Have you wondered why? The answer is in the science behind unhappiness! Whether you keep your tears bottled up or sometimes let it all out, middle school is a time when you get ALL. THE. FEELS. But next time you or your friends have a good cry, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips to decode what's happening in your body and find out how tears can sometimes be helpful. But mental health is still important, so when tearfulness or sad feelings have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

Is there someone you can't stop thinking about? Just a friend or is it a crush? Could all those heart-pounding feelings even be love? Where do these emotions come from? The answer is in the science of affection! From enjoying the bond of family and friends or the smallest flutters in your stomach to the gooiest, mushiest of loves, middle school is a time when you get ALL. THE. FEELS. But next time you or your friends feel all warm and fuzzy, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips to decode what's happening in your body and find out how to strengthen your self-love. Mental health is as important as your heart, so when affectionate behaviors and feelings have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

Have you ever blown up at your best friend or sibling? Maybe you were just so angry, but you didn't really know why. The answer is in the science of rage! Whether you keep your anger bottled up or sometimes lash out with or without meaning to, middle school is a time when you get ALL. THE. FEELS. But next time you or your friends get mad, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips to decode aggressive body language and how to listen when your anger is telling you something is wrong. Find out what's happening in your body and how anger can actually be useful. But keep your head! Mental health is still important, so when rage and aggressive feelings have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

Do you remember when you told your first lie? Or have you ever been duped by a friend? What are the reasons you and other people speak falsely? From telling fibs to believing fake news, middle school is a tough time to keep track of the truth. But the reasons behind lying and falling for lies are found in the science of what makes us human. So the next time you or your friends tell a tall tale, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips on decoding body language to spot a liar and find out why bluffing may not always be a bad sign. But no lie! Mental health is serious, so when deceitful behaviors have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

Do you remember when you told your first lie? Or have you ever been duped by a friend? What are the reasons you and other people speak falsely? From telling fibs to believing fake news, middle school is a tough time to keep track of the truth. But the reasons behind lying and falling for lies are found in the science of what makes us human. So the next time you or your friends tell a tall tale, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips on decoding body language to spot a liar and find out why bluffing may not always be a bad sign. But no lie! Mental health is serious, so when deceitful behaviors have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

Do you tear up watching a sappy commercial? Or hold back sniffles when your best friend suddenly ignores you? Maybe you sometimes just get a case of the blues you can't seem to shake. Have you wondered why? The answer is in the science behind unhappiness! Whether you keep your tears bottled up or sometimes let it all out, middle school is a time when you get ALL. THE. FEELS. But next time you or your friends have a good cry, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips to decode what's happening in your body and find out how tears can sometimes be helpful. But mental health is still important, so when tearfulness or sad feelings have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.