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Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls

Lisa Damour
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Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Lisa Damour

Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

260

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.5

4,583 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls by Lisa Damour is praised for its insightful exploration of stress in girls, offering practical advice for parents and educators. Reviewers commend Damour's accessible writing and research-based strategies. Some critique the lack of focus on cultural and socio-economic diversity, but overall, the book is seen as a valuable resource.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls?

Readers interested in Under Pressure by Lisa Damour are typically parents, educators, and mental health professionals focused on adolescent girls' well-being. They likely enjoy works like Rachel Simmons' Enough As She Is, which also tackles stress and empowerment in young women.

4.5

4,583 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

260

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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