Vidal Annan is a clinical psychologist who has worked with children, teens, and young adults for more than fifteen years.

As a clinician, Dr. Annan has extensive training in treatments that help individuals understand their thoughts and feelings better so they can make healthier choices in their personal, social, and professional lives. In addition to his clinical work, Vidal enjoys presenting to audiences on topics related to mental health and wellness.

He has also worked as a college professor, program director, and scientific researcher. He enjoys drawing, reading, watching sports, superhero movies, and hanging out with friends and family.

He has two teenage children and constantly reminds them to listen to their feelings and live their values.

"Vidal Annan has written a brilliant book that will provide teens with useful tools to become more emotionally self-aware and self-reliant as they journey through adolescence. It is filled with accessible information based on current research and Dr. Annan's extensive experience working with teens. What is most impressive is his ability to speak to young people with respect and support. This book is a major accomplishment that will be read by teens and will be a core resource in the youth development field. A major accomplishment."--Stephen Tosh, Executive Director & CEO, Boys' Club of New York

"It's a helpful and accessible guide for teens, and should make adolescent life just a little bit easier."