Navigating Panic Attacks: Understand Your Fear and Reclaim Your Life (A Mental Health Handbook) - Softcover

Santos, Dr Rita

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1789562554 ISBN 13: 9781789562552

Publisher: Welbeck Balance, 2021

Synopsis

One of the key symptoms of anxiety is panic attacks. However often, or infrequently, you experience them, it is possible to take steps to change how you react. There are ways that you can loosen their grip, potentially even stopping them from happening altogether. Navigating Panic Attacks offers actionable strategies and step-by-step solutions to develop better ways of coping with panic attacks. It promotes understanding, self-awareness and self-care.

You will discover how to:
• Understand what panic attacks are and why they happen.
• Identify your warning signs and personal triggers.
• Open a dialogue with family and friends.
• Recognise and manage your anxious anticipation surrounding panic attacks.
• Practise tailored self-care with the aim of reducing the number of panic attacks you have.

About this title

About the Author

Rita Santos is a clinical psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioural therapy, anxiety and anxiety disorders. She completed a PhD on cognitive aspects of anxiety and performance; her research underpinned a novel theory of anxiety. During her career she has developed a broad range of skills, including extensive academic experience and wide clinical expertise. She currently provides CBT training and supervision, and works as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist.

Edition details

• Publisher: Welbeck Balance
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1789562554
• ISBN 13: 9781789562552
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176