Living With My Friend 'GAD'

Empower young readers with tools to navigate Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) through this enchanting tale. With captivating illustrations and relatable prose, we follow Poppy and her unique imaginary friend, GAD. As Poppy learns to cope with her anxiety, she’s aided by her loving parents, the wise Mr. Purple, and the enchanting Miss Sparkle. This story reassures children that they’re not alone in their struggles and introduces them to transformative strategies. With GAD as a potential superpower, the techniques shared by Miss Sparkle can be embraced by parents and caregivers to further support their child’s journey.

A portion of the proceeds of this book are donated to Young Minds to support their vision for change, and to ensure that no young person feels alone with their mental health. To find out more visit: www.youngminds.org.uk

Brendan struggled at school; his behaviour was often described as disruptive. He left school with very few qualifications. It was not until Brendan was in his late 20s when he was finally diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Through the careful support from his family and professionals, Brendan finally manages his own version of GAD. He is now highly academic and a qualified teacher working within a University. He wants to ensure that all children living with GAD realise that they are not alone and have at least some strategies that they can use to support them with their own GAD.