Lee David is a GP and CBT therapist and the author of Managing Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care. She is the founder and director of the organisation 10 Minute CBT, which provides education and training for health professionals working in adult and adolescent mental health. Debbie Brewin is a CBT therapist, trainer, supervisor and occupational therapist with a special interest in personal growth and confidence in young people. She has developed courses for an employment support charity and has written several therapist manuals for behaviour change research programmes focussed on mental health and physical activity. Debbie and Lee's first book 10 Minutes to Better Mental Health, was published in 2022.
Description
What can you really do in 10 minutes? You could make a sandwich, take a shower, or maybe dance around to three of your favourite songs, and now, with this book, you can learn to beat anxiety. No matter how busy or stressful your day, with 10-minute steps and quick exercises, you can better understand and manage your experiences of anxiety and panic. It includes sections to read, questions to reflect on, and things to try out in your everyday life. The book covers everything from surviving panic attacks and negative self-talk to dealing with common anxieties, including health anxiety and social anxiety. Using evidence-based therapies such as CBT and ACT, this book will help you take a problem-solving approach to your worries, escape toxic thought spirals, treat yourself kindly, and get the best out of life!