Contents
Part One Life Is Long and Crises Come Along: Introduction to Psychological Crises of Teenagers 7
1.To start with “STRESS”: Are you under stress? 8
2. Physical reactions to stress: A call to action for your entire body 9
3. Ring the alarm, here comes a psychological crisis 10
4. Common psychological crises for teenagers: Have you fallen into the trap? 12
5. A major psychological crisis: Where there’s life, there’s hope 13
6. How does our brain work in times of crisis? 15
7. What feelings and emotion will we have in times of crisis? 17
8. What our behaviors will be like in times of crisis 18
9. The philosophy of balance: What cannot be changed and what needs changing 19
10. Welcome to the Lab of Life 21
Part Two Face Up to the Crisis and Accept Changes: See the Facts and Control Your Stress 23
1. Face up to the crisis: The brave have the courage to admit current sufferings 23
2. Accept changes: The wise prefer to accept life as it is 25
Part Three Cope with the Crisis and Try to Adapt to the New Normal: Take Care of Yourselves
and Make Some Adjustments 28
1. Changing your mood is your thing — Calm down and think positively 28
2. Physical fi tness can lead to mental fi tness — Be positive and healthy 36
3. Find a balance between study and hobbies — Self-discipline will make us stronger 40
4. Maintain close relationships with your family members — Your family can be your treasure 46
Part Four Crisis-triggered Thoughts: Crises Can Bring Chances 52
1. Understand life and death — To live a wonderful life 52
2. Find the meaning of life — To think maturely 60
3. Look forward towards the future — Stay hopeful 64