Useful Articles
Here's a list of articles about anxiety you might find helpful.
Top 10 Ways to Reduce Anxiety
The following suggestions can be used to address fearful beliefs, avoidance behaviours, and tension in the body. The effectiveness of each will depend on the type of anxiety you experience and severity of current problems.
A new angle on Anxiety
Clinical anxiety affects up to 30 percent of Americans who are in great need of better treatments with fewer side effects. A study finds that certain neurons in the hypothalamus play a central, previously unknown role in triggering anxiety.
10 things you should never say to a mother dealing with anxiety
If you don't understand the difference between stress and anxiety, odds are you've never been diagnosed with any kind of anxiety disorder. Parents are infamous for telling tales of stress and anxiety, but for those of us who have been clinically diagnosed with some sort of anxiety disorder, the parental struggle that most people talk about seems more like a walk through the park than a day in the circus. There's a big difference between the two, and understanding that difference will help you avoid saying things you should never say to a parent dealing with anxietythat, you know, inevitably make it all worse.
Women 'nearly twice as likely to suffer from anxiety' than men
Its authors from Cambridge University say that as well as women, young people under 35 and those with health problems are particularly affected.
13 Things Men With Anxiety And Depression Want You To Know
Openly discussing mental illness can be a tough battle for anyone — but for men, the cultural baggage of traditional masculinity may make it particularly challenging.
Recommended Books
Depressive Illness: The Curse of the Strong (3rd Edition): Volume 3 (Overcoming Common Problems)
This book has helped many thousands of those who have depression. This new edition, written by a leading consultant psychiatrist, explains that depression tests the strongest of us. Dr Cantopher guides the reader through the nature of depression, its history, symptoms, causes and treatments.
Philosophy for Life: And other dangerous situations
In his engaging book, Jules Evans explains how ancient philosophy saved his life, and how we can all use it to become happier, wiser and more resilient.
The Consolations of Philosophy
Alain de Botton, bestselling author of How Proust Can Change Your Life, has set six of the finest minds in the history of philosophy to work on the problems of everyday life.
Counselling for Toads: A Psychological Adventure
Robert de Board's engaging account of Toad's experience of counselling will capture the imagination of the growing readership of people who are interested in counselling and the counselling process.
The Life Changing Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Sarah Knight
This irreverent and practical book explains how to rid yourself of unwanted obligations, shame, and guilt - and give your f**ks instead to people and things that make you happy.