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Feature Topic : Anxiety

We all have times of anxiety and worry in our lives, but for those living with anxiety disorders everyday life can be significantly disrupted. The most common of all mental health disorders, anxiety includes a wide variety of symptoms such as overwhelming anxiety and fear, obsessive thoughts, frightening physical symptoms, panic attacks and links with depression. Find out more about anxiety could be affecting you or someone you know with our resources below:


Books on Anxiety:

book coverBeat panic & anxiety : the complete guide to understanding and tackling anxiety disorders
By John Illman.
"The latest scientific knowledge about anxiety disorders combined with practical information on conquering specific phobias and anxiety issues. The tools and resources presented are underpinned with the key message that by understanding how the brain functions on a chemical level, we can retrain to cope with stressful situations, phobias and anxieties and so regain control of our lives." (Book Jacket)
book coverFearless: your guide to overcoming anxiety
By Wayne Froggatt.
"Whether you suffer from general worry, panic attacks, avoidance behaviour, obsessions and compulsions, post-trauma anxiety or a specific fear, Fearless gives you the power to free yourself from the most debilitating aspects of anxiety, using the highly effective technique of cognitive-behavioural therapy." (Book Jacket)
book coverLiving with fear : understanding and coping with anxiety
By Isaac M. Marks.
"This book will help you to understand the difference between normal and abnormal anxieties, recognise when you need to seek professional help and when you can treat yourself, and describes in simple layperson's terms the professional treatments, both physical and psychological, now available." (Book Jacket)
book coverFrom panic to power : proven techniques to calm your anxieties, conquer your fears, and put you in control of your life
By Lucinda Bassett.
"If you are challenged by: panic attacks; eating disorders; fear of flying or travel; compulsive behaviour; anticipatory worry, fear, or dread; feelings of bewilderment and confusion; difficulty in breathing; agoraphobia; or obsessive thoughts, then anxiety is disrupting your life and this book with Lucinda Bassett's proven techniques could help you." (Book Jacket)

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Articles from our online databases:

Health & Wellness Resource Centre

The Health and Wellness Resource Centre is an integrated collection of general interest and fitness magazines, medical and professional periodicals, reference books and pamphlets. The material contained is intended for informational purposes only on a wide variety of health and wellness topics, including alternative or complementary treatments.

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  • A range of journal articles about Anxiety

Best Treatments Database / British Medical Journal

Best Treatments explains proven treatments as well as the risks and benefits of health treatments and interventions for 60 common conditions. It provides reliable and easy-to-understand evidence-based information sourced from the British Medical Journal’s worldwide survey of the most up-to-date medical research.

Websites:

  • The Phobic Trust is a registered charitable trust established in New Zealand to provide specialist treatment, education and support specifically to anxiety disorder sufferers.
  • Everybody - general information about anxiety including recognising it and managing it and some tips on handling day to day anxieties.
  • Headspace.org.nz - A website for young New Zealanders, their families and schools about dealing with stress, depression and anxiety.
  • Helpguide.org - General overview and further links about anxiety from Helpguide - an American website with the aim of providing easy access to supportive health information.

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