Synopses & Reviews
If you experience troubling symptoms, its only natural to worry about your health. But if your anxiety persists even after doctors tell you they can find nothing wrong, it may be hurting you more than it helps. You might research medical conditions on the internet, exercise constantly, or check your body for signs of disease, all the while growing more and more consumed by worry. And that worry has consequences of its ownthe never-ending cycle of anxiety can all but destroy your quality of life.
If youre ready to stop being overly preoccupied with fears about your health, Overcoming Health Anxiety offers an evidence-based approach called cognitive behavioral therapy to help you get started. Youll learn the difference between people with health anxiety and hypochondriacs, find the root of your health anxiety, and challenge illness-related thoughts. In time, youll drastically reduce your fears and enjoy a life free from recurring health-related worries.
Synopsis
Written by two psychologists who specialize in treating anxiety, Overcoming Health Anxiety offers readers effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques for overcoming hypochondriasis and health-related fears.
About the Author
Katherine M. B. Owens, PhD, is adjunct professor at the University of Regina and clinical lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan. Clinically, Owens serves as a senior psychologist in the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region Mental Health Clinic and as a therapist in private practice. She practices, teaches, and supervises psychology and psychiatry students in the cognitive behavioral model, specializing in anxiety disorders, depression, and neuropsychological assessment. In her spare time, Owens volunteers as much as she can.