Your Brain Needs a Hug by Rae Earl

Your Brain Needs a Hug by Rae Earl

Imbued with a sense of humor, understanding, and hope, Your Brain Needs a Hug is a judgment-free guide for living well with your mind.

My Mad Fat Diary author Rae Earl offers her personalized advice on the A to Zs of mental health, social media, family and friendship. When she was a teenager, Rae dealt with OCD, anxiety, and an eating disorder, but she survived, and she thrived.

Your Brain Needs a Hug is filled with her friendly advice, coping strategies and laugh-out-loud moments to get you through the difficult days. Witty, honest, and enlightening, this is the perfect read for feeling happier and healthier and learning to navigate life without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.

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"A validating, hopeful, and practical guide to mental health... heartfelt and honest... Teens struggling with mental illness will find comfort and valuable information in this superlative guide." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Perceptive and accessible." --Publishers Weekly

Rae Earl was born in the Lincolnshire town of Stamford. She did every position in a radio station except accounting after graduating from Hull University. Rae has contributed to publications such as The Guardian, Marie Claire, and Elle, as well as being published in The Telegraph and The Times. She's also made appearances on BBC Breakfast TV, BBC World Service, and a variety of local radio stations. Her books My Mad Fat Diary and My Madder Fatter Diary have been adapted into a television series that is broadcast in over fifty countries throughout the world, including the United States.

My Life Uploaded is a film about her adolescence. Her husband and son currently reside in Hobart, Tasmania.