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The Anxiety Survival Guide

Getting through the Challenging Stuff

Sue Knowles author Bridie Gallagher author Phoebe McEwen author Emmeline Pidgen illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:19th Sep '19

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This guide offers practical strategies for young adults facing anxiety, making The Anxiety Survival Guide a vital resource for navigating adulthood.

In The Anxiety Survival Guide, young adults aged 18-25 will find an accessible and practical resource tailored to their unique challenges. Co-authored by experienced psychologists and a young person who has navigated anxiety, this guide delves into the root causes of anxiety while providing straightforward strategies and exercises designed to alleviate anxious feelings. Each chapter addresses specific scenarios, such as studying, moving out, and preparing for interviews, making it a comprehensive companion for those transitioning into adulthood.

The guide not only emphasizes relatable experiences but also includes recovery stories from individuals who have successfully managed their anxiety symptoms. This aspect fosters a sense of community and understanding, reassuring readers that they are not alone in their struggles. The authors tackle the complexities of young adulthood, offering insights on dealing with uncertainty and change, which can often be overwhelming.

Utilizing evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques, The Anxiety Survival Guide empowers readers to identify which methods work best for them. Additionally, the guide provides signposting to further resources, ensuring that young adults have access to the support they need. This essential reading serves as a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with anxiety during this pivotal life stage.

The anxiety survival guide has helped me understand the decisions I make and how they affect my behaviours allowing me to take a new approach to deal with anxiety and begin living life, not just surviving through the real world situations that all of us face in adulthood. -- Anna-Louise Edwards, Expert by Experience
The Anxiety Survival Guide is a great read, full of helpful and practical ideas to support young people navigate the transition to adulthood and better understand the impact this has on their mental health, reminding us all it is OK to not be OK. -- Julie Bentley, Chief Executive of Action for Children

Full of evidence-based advice, practical tips and exercises, this book is a great resource for the university and college sector. Not only is it an invaluable self-help guide for students, those who support students professionally or those studying to be mental health professionals should also find it useful.

-- Steven Pryjmachuk, Professor of Mental Health Nursing, The University of Manchester
This is an excellent practical and down to earth guide to managing anxiety for young people and young adults. It's full of brilliant tips and is realistic about the challenges of implementing them. A must read for those experiencing anxiety as they transition to adulthood. -- Jo Steer, author of Supporting Kids & Teens with Exam Stress in School
Bridie, Sue and Phoebe are friendly and practical in their approach and provide a wide range of questions and suggestions which will boost the understanding, skills and confidence of any young adult living with anxiety. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health Advisor, Author Speaker & Educator Vice Chair - Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

ISBN: 9781785926419

Dimensions: 214mm x 138mm x 18mm

Weight: 240g

224 pages