Anxiety: A Very Short Introduction

Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman

Very Short Introductions

• A highly accessible introduction to one of the most basic human emotions
• Summarizes the most up-to-date science and research on anxiety
• Explores what anxiety is, why it is so important, and the main causes and explanations for it
• Covers the six major anxiety disorders: phobias, panic disorder and agoraphobia, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder
• Includes interviews with Michael Palin and Graham Taylor conducted specifically for the book, to learn from their experiences with anxiety
• Includes an appendix of self-assessment questionnaires relating to each disorder for reference
• Part of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - millions of copies sold worldwide

Anxiety: A Very Short Introduction

Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman

Very Short Introductions

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Anxiety: A Very Short Introduction

Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman

Very Short Introductions

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Anxiety: A Very Short Introduction

Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman

Very Short Introductions

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Anxiety: A Very Short Introduction

Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman

Very Short Introductions

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Michael Palin on anxiety

By Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. But what about those people for whom anxiety is an inevitable part of their working life, such as actors and presenters? How do they cope? We asked Michael Palin, member of the legendary Monty Python team and long established as one of the nation's most cherished broadcasters, how he copes with nerves as a performer. As it turns out, the strategies he adopts can be useful to anyone struggling with anxiety. Here's an extract from our interview.

Posted on June 1, 2012

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