Youth Mentoring and Mental Health Advocate
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First ever mental health book by a teen for teens written with the guidance of experts, Professor Ronnie Newman and Dr Emma Seppala.
This book is for all community members: Youth, parents, educators and anyone with mental health... that includes YOU!
MENTORS:
Professor Ronnie Newman and Dr Emma Seppala
Testimonials
"Pritika is a talented writer who created a beautiful science backed book from her heart for teens everywhere. It is a true gift and it will help many..."
-Dr Emma Seppala: Best-selling author, Yale lecturer, International Keynote Speaker, psychologist, Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, Faculty Director of the Yale School of Management’s Women’s Leadership Program
"It’s Time to Start Looking In" reads like an engaging and invaluable conversation with a dear, wise friend. Speaking as a teen who is taking the journey herself, Pritika Kharkwal’s book is punctuated with real life examples and very practical, highly adaptable techniques for boosting happiness and well-being that are backed by cutting edge science. I recommended this book most highly to every teen looking for a path to create greater happiness, productivity, self-acceptance and well-being!
-Professor Ronnie Newman: Director of Behavioral Health Research for the Art of Living Foundation, Faculty of Nova Southeastern University Lifelong Learning Institute, Harvard-Trained Researcher
Pritika has done a beautiful job validating the teen experience while offering evidence-based interventions to boost well-being. Her message of taking preventative steps to maintain and improve mental health is paramount—teens everywhere will benefit from this book!
- Sadie Sutton; Student at UPenn and Founder of one of the first ever teen mental health podcasts "She Persisted"
A powerful book speaks in the language of its audience. It’s Time to Start Looking In—written by Gen Z-er Pritika Kharkwal—explores the crucially important subject of mental health and well-being, using Gen-Z terms and concepts, as well as unforgettable stories of vulnerability, courage, and strength that young people will recognize and relate to. Addressing the daily challenges and pressures her generation faces, Kharkwal provides mind/bio hacks, grounded in science, psychology, and wisdom traditions, to empower her readers. An inspiring, practical book! Highly recommended.
-Ms. Carol Kline: #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Happy for No Reason, Love for No Reason, five books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and Conscious Luck: Eight Secrets to Intentionally Change Your Fortune.
Pritika is a true inspiration! She thrives at Peer Health Exchange and is making a difference in her community. She's writing the first-ever mental health book by a teen with expert guidance. This accomplishment speaks volumes about her dedication to empowering youth, parents, educators, and beyond. Peer Health Exchange congratulates Pritika on this amazing achievement! And, don't miss out on her groundbreaking book!
- Dr. Angela Glymph: CEO of Peer Health Exchange, a health education organization, whose "mission is to build healthier communities with young people"
"This book is a fresh perspective on mental health for adolescents from a viewpoint often missing from published self-help books geared toward this age group – someone living the experience in real time. Pritika Kharkwal gives us examples from her own life to support others to find the mechanisms, like deep breathing and other focus techniques that will help teens to feel they can reach their goals, in a kind and encouraging way."
-Kaitlin Tiches: Medical Librarian & Knowledge Manager Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital
"It is rare to see a young mind with as much passion for mentoring and mental health as Pritika. Her dedication and love for the field shines through in her book. ‘It’s time to start looking in’ is a very special book. It is well researched and beautifully formatted, blending a teenager's perspective of mental wellness with voices from experts. Pritika has spared no effort to make the topics presented here as relevant and accessible as possible. The book is interactive, with plenty of prompts and space for self reflection. Pritika also shares her personal journey that led her to the book along with breathing exercises to help de-stress and reset. This is a book I would recommend for all teenagers seeking mental wellness. I am confident this is the beginning of many more wonderful contributions from this rising young author."
-Dr Immanual Joseph: Tulane University Medical alumni, Stress Management, Coach, Author and Teacher; Co Founder of Meta Mindfulness Multiversity; Delivered famous TedTalk 'Micro-compassion for Macro-change'
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