THE HEALTHY SELFIE: HOW TO LIKE YOURSELF IN THE DIGITAL AGE

The ultimate handbook for teens to help them thrive in the digital age.

THE HEALTHY SELFIE empowers teens to build a healthier relationship with themselves and their devices. 
Written by digital wellbeing expert Dr Susie Davies, this essential guide helps adolescents explore the impact of social media on self-esteem, self-image, and mental health. Each chapter is packed with practical tips and exercises to develop self-acceptance, build self-esteem, and foster resilience along with self-help exercises and tools for reducing screen time.

Teenagers will learn how to:
•    Build their self-esteem and develop self-acceptance
•    Avoid comparing themselves to others in real life and online
•    Cultivate a growth mindset and develop greater resilience
•    Develop healthy in-person relationships
•    Manage stress and improve their well-being
•    Understand the impact of screen time and technology on their well-being
•    Develop skills and techniques for a balanced relationship with their devices

This beautifully illustrated, full-colour book is a must-read for teens, while parents, carers, and educators will also gain valuable insights into the unique challenges teens face in the digital age. Covering everything from managing screen time to making healthy lifestyle choices, The Healthy Selfie helps readers build resilience and find greater happiness and balance in a tech-driven world.

About the Author

Dr Susie Davies is a passionate advocate for adolescent mental health and the founder of PAPAYA (Parents Against Phone Addiction in Young Adolescents). As a mother of two teenage daughters and a twelve-year-old son, she is dedicated to helping families navigate the challenges of technology in today’s world. More recently, she has become an active member of the Smartphone Free Childhood movement that has swept the nation, offering talks and training to parents.

Dr Davies designs and delivers PAPAYA workshops in schools that empower young people to build self-esteem and find a healthy balance with technology. Her hands-on experience as a GP and presenter, along with her commitment to listening to students and parents, has informed this book, which shares her wealth of knowledge and resources on well-being.

With appearances in local and national media, Dr Davies is a sought-after speaker on the relationship between social media and adolescent mental health. The Healthy Selfie encapsulates her passion and expertise, providing essential tools for teens to thrive in a digital age.