Publisher's Synopsis
Anxiety and depression are terms discussed widely, in different media and amongst family and friends. But what do those labels actually mean? On this book, you will explore what it means to have anxiety or depression and how they are identified. The course will also demonstrate the leading evidence-based treatment-Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. What topics will you cover? How we perceive the world around us and how this relates to the Cognitive Behavioural approach to anxiety and depression.It explores how CBT can be delivered and the types of difficulties it can help. The Depression within a CBT framework, exploring what depression is (and is not) as well as highlighting commonly held myths and stereotypes around depression. The Anxiety within a CBT framework. It covers the function and positive role of 'normal' anxiety exploring the difference between 'normal' anxiety and anxiety disorders. The tools in this book help you learn this important lesson: You can handle emotions, even unpleasant ones. When you believe you can handle feeling anxious and depressed, you're less likely to avoid those feelings, creating space for you to be more willing to do the things that you want to do in your life.
