by ProfDerrickSilove (Author), Prof Derrick Silove (Author), Prof Vijaya Manicavasagar (Author)
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Overcome the crippling effects of panic attacks and agoraphobia
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by feelings of panic that seem to come from nowhere and yet feel terrifyingly real? Do you avoid certain situations because you think you'll experience a panic attack? If so, this step-by-step self-help course can give you the necessary skills to overcome and prevent such attacks and the associated agoraphobia.
Based on cognitive behavioural therapy techniques and the authors' many years of experience and expertise in treating this disabling condition, it offers an indispensable guide for anyone affected, including sufferers, their friends and families, psychologists and those working in the medical profession.
Explains the many forms and causes of panic
Contains a complete self-help program and monitoring sheets
Is based on clinically proven techniques of cognitive therapy
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Robinson
Published: 28 May 2009
ISBN 10: 1849010021
ISBN 13: 9781849010023
Book Overview: A brand new cover for this bestselling book.
Professor Derrick Silove is a practising clinical psychiatrist and Director of the Centre for Population Mental Health Research and the Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit at the School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales.
Vijaya Manicavasagar is Senior Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor at the Black Dog Institute, School of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales.