In their practice, psychologists often encounter anxiety disorders, so the goal of this book is to demonstrate that anxiety is part of our survival mechanisms and cognitive processes, that it can be managed, it should not be feared, and how to try to do this on your own. The authors, as practicing specialists, have gathered the most relevant information for you; they will talk about neurobiology and the causes of anxiety, self-help, discuss types of anxiety disorders, treatment, prevention of relapse, and how to choose specialists.
This book will help you:
— understand the causes of your anxiety;
— comprehend the mechanism of its functioning (neurobiological foundations);
— learn a lot of interesting things about our feelings and how to cope with anxiety;
— master self-help techniques;
— get acquainted with types of anxiety disorders;
— choose a competent specialist;
— create a safety plan (relapse prevention plan) and discuss prevention.
