Anxiety & Depression Workbook for Dummies - Paperback

by Laura L. Smith (Author)

Tackle anxiety and depression head-on with this practical workbook

If you're one of the millions of people affected by--or whose loved ones are affected by--anxiety and depression, you're probably looking for strategies to help subdue or even transcend these debilitating and painful disorders. In that case, Anxiety and Depression Workbook For Dummies is a great place to start.

This book is filled with chapters that cut across diagnostic categories, incorporating treatment techniques based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. Use the techniques explored in this book to start making real changes, which can quickly lead to you feeling better. It also includes:

• Practical and hands-on descriptions of mindfulness-based practices you can implement immediately
• Brand-new updates to reflect modern changes in technology, social media, and the prevalence of loneliness
• Consideration of the pros and cons of medications and other biological interventions for depression and anxiety, including exploration of the placebo effect
• Additional worksheets online available for download

Perfect for anyone trying to work through the challenging issues presented by anxiety and depression, for those trying to help a loved one do the same thing, or for those in therapy, this book is an excellent supporting resource that can help contribute to positive changes in the lives of people affected by emotional distress.

Back Jacket

Master techniques that conquer anxiety and depression

Are you among the millions of people who suffer from anxiety and depression? There's hope! Dozens of proven strategies exist for dealing with these disorders, and this book helps you learn to use many of them. From identifying the symptoms to behavior therapy, relationship therapy, and practicing mindfulness, the tools in this workbook can improve your life.

Inside...

• See how social media and technology affect mental health
• Stop sabotaging yourself
• Learn to untangle your thinking and to face your feelings
• Develop the right mindset for change
• Decide whether medication is right for you
• Make a plan to stay on track

Author Biography

Laura L. Smith, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and former President of the New Mexico Psychological Association. She presents workshops and classes on cognitive therapy and mental health issues for national and international audiences.