03/20/2026
An AWESOME book review of Champions in Life just came out: "The book also places meaningful emphasis on the relationship between teens and their parents or caregivers. By inviting shared reflection and conversation, it reframes mental health as something that can be supported collectively. In a moment when those conversations can feel difficult to start, this built-in structure offers a natural entry point. . . . giving teens language, tools and a sense of agency they can carry into their daily lives . . . Perhaps the most lasting impression is the book’s sense of possibility. It treats adolescence not just as a vulnerable, awkward or confusing stage, but as a powerful one — a time when identity and direction are still taking shape. By focusing on what teens can build, rather than what needs fixing, the Brzyckis offer a perspective that feels both timely and hopeful. At a moment when so many young people feel overwhelmed by the pressures of modern life, Champions in Life offers something refreshingly practical and uplifting: a way to begin their mental health journey that meets them where they are." NAMI National Parent Teacher Association Barnes & Noble Bookshop Mental Health America American College of Physicians (ACP) American Library Association
In recent years, rates of anxiety, depression and other forms of emotional distress among teens have risen significantly, while access to qualified mental health professionals remains uneven at best. For many families, the question is no longer whether support is needed, but where to find it. Into t...
