"Keywords: cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioural, CBT, self-help guides, psychology, psychotherapy, anxious, disorders, panic attacks, phobias, shyness, social, generalized, treatments, worksheets, overcoming, how to deal with, getting over, managing, nervousness Description: The bestselling workbook that has already helped more than 175,000 people loosen the grip of debilitating anxiety is now in a revised and updated second edition. It is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), the proven treatment approach developed and tested over decades by pioneering clinician-researcher Aaron T. Beck. Now Dr. Beck and fellow expert David A. Clark put the tools and techniques of CBT at readers' fingertips in this compassionate guide. Carefully crafted worksheets (additional copies can be downloaded and printed as needed), exercises, and examples reflect the authors' decades of experience. Readers learn practical strategies for identifying anxiety triggers, challenging the thoughts and beliefs that lead to distress, safely facing feared situations, and truly loosening anxiety's grip-one manageable step at a time. Updated throughout, the second edition includes evaluation exercises that help readers get to know their own anxiety; up-to-date information about panic attacks, social anxiety, and other topics; additional graphics; and new troubleshooting tips and tools for success"--

"Nervous Ills: Their Cause and Cure" by Boris Sidis explores the nature, origins, and treatment of neuroses. Diving deep into the landscape of mental health, Sidis examines the root causes of nervous disorders, stress, and anxiety. A vital contribution to the field of psychology, this book meticulously investigates the psychopathology of neuroses. Sidis offers insights into understanding and managing these conditions. This exploration of the human psyche provides a valuable resource for those seeking to comprehend the complexities of mental well-being. Originally published during a period of significant growth in the understanding of mental health, this work remains relevant to anyone interested in psychology, self-help, and the historical context of mental healthcare. This book will appeal to those studying the history of psychology, or those experiencing stress or anxiety who wish to learn from treatment methods of the past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.