It's Not All in Your Head: How Worrying about Your Health Could Be Making You Sick--and What You Can Do about It - Softcover

Asmundson, Gordon J. G.; Taylor, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1572309938 ISBN 13: 9781572309937

Publisher: Guilford Press, 2005

Synopsis

[ It's Not All in Your Head: How Worrying about Your Health Could Be Making You Sick--And What You Can Do about It (Revised) Asmundson, Gordon J. G. ( Author ) ] { Paperback } 2005

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Review:

"As a long-term sufferer of health anxiety, I wish I could have read this book many years ago. I know that it would have saved me a lot of grief. It is full of helpful ideas and things to do, including easy-to-follow self-assessments, exercises, and worksheets. If you worry a lot about your health, I cannot recommend this book highly enough."--Paul, age 64

"It may sound hard to believe, but I've been to scores of doctors and none of them have ever explained the issues that this book demystifies in such a simple, commonsense way. I have a whole new lease on life now--maybe you will too."--Graham, age 52

"Since reading this book, my partner has become much more rational about his anxiety. He used to hide his fears from me (while still seeking reassurance), but now he can talk about them openly and deal with them more productively. I've learned ways I can be more helpful, too, and the stress has gone down for both of us."--Jennifer, age 28

"This is the most comprehensive and useful book available for people who worry a lot about their health. It is practical, easy to read, and packed with helpful exercises. Most importantly, the strategies described in this book are based on solid scientific research, with proven effectiveness. Anyone who worries about his or her health will likely benefit from reading this book, as will the people who care about them."--Martin M. Antony, PhD, coauthor of 10 Simple Solutions to Panic; Director, Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre, St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

"Asmundson and Taylor, two very accomplished researchers, have turned their considerable clinical and writing skills to a much-neglected topic. Full of useful scientific information, engaging anecdotes, solid advice, and no small measure of humor, It's Not All in Your Head will help put many health anxiety sufferers on the road to wellness and peace of mind."--Murray B. Stein, MD, MPH, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego

"In a clear, sympathetic style, these expert authors throw light on the confusing area of health anxiety. Until now, people suffering from hypochondriasis and related problems have lacked a readily accessible book to turn to for information and self-help strategies. For those who have been told their symptoms are 'all in their head,' there is finally relief here, where 'it's all in this book.'"--Richard P. Swinson, MD, Department of Psychiatry, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

"If you or someone you love worries too much about health concerns, help is finally at hand. Two internationally renowned experts share the latest information and offer helpful tools to help people feel healthier and worry less. Clear, helpful, and state-of-the-art."--Theo K. Bouman, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Groningen, The Netherlands; coauthor of Anxiety Disorders: A Practitioner's Guide

Synopsis:

Gordon J. G. Asmundson, PhD, is a Professor of Health Studies and Psychology at the University of Regina, an adjunct Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Saskatchewan, and a Canadian Institutes of Health Research Investigator. His work, which has been recognized with awards from the Anxiety Disorders Association of America and the Canadian chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain, focuses on the relationships between anxiety disorders, health anxiety, and acute and chronic pain, and the association of these with disability and behaviour change. Steven Taylor, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia. He has received early career awards from the Canadian Psychological Association, the Association for the Advancement of Behaviour Therapy, and the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. He is actively involved in clinical teaching and supervision, and maintains a private practice in Vancouver.

About this edition

• Publisher: Guilford Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1572309938
• ISBN 13: 9781572309937
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 212