I have to implicate myself as not entirely subjective here– I probably wouldn’t have picked this book up if it had been by anyone else, but Howell’s skits have been a fixture in my life for a while, and nostalgia stirred my curiosity. Obviously, I enjoy his sense of humour, which is certainly present in YWGTTN. I do, however, think that this is a really good self-help guide, especially for young adults and teenagers, thanks to its accesible language. As someone with a psychology degree, the explanatory sections were definitely below my pay-grade, and if you’re looking for an academic text, you’re in the wrong place. But this book is genuinely practical, thoughtfully divided into sections that will help someone in a current crisis, or trying to maintain their mental health over time. The exercises in it are simple, approachable, and there are a nice selection of them, since not everything is going to work for everyone, but not an overwhelming slew. I found myself wishing I’d received something more along these lines than the same tired CBT-techniques that didn’t suit me from the adults in my life as a teenager, and think it could be a really valuable resource for a lot of people.