Coping With The Psychological Effects Of Illness Strategies To Manage Anxiety And Depression

Binding: Paperback
Description: Sudden severe ill health comes as a shock and presents several challenges most notably loss of confidence. Suddenly people are afraid to take exercise have sex or even go to the shops. Their entire self - image takes a battering and this roller - coaster of uncertainty often leads to anxiety and depression. This book looks at the learning curve involved in sudden and chronic illness and explores key ways to build psychological resilience during this time of challenge. Whether it concerns cancer heart disease diabetes or a mental health condition it explores the common psychological issues that arise when someones usual health and routine are disrupted and discusses the impact of illness on relationships and family. Drawing on CBT techniques it offers practical self - help strategies to help deal with peoples changed expectations of themselves and with the related lifestyle changes.
Title: Coping With The Psychological Effects Of Illness Strategies To Manage Anxiety And Depression
Author(s): Smith Fran
Publisher: John Murray Press
Barcode: 9781847093431
Pages: 128 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 1/15/2015
Category: Popular Psychology