A Short Introduction to Helping Young People Manage Anxiety

by Carol Fitzpatrick

Anxiety is an increasingly common problem in young people, but there are many different causes and types, and it can be difficult to know where to start in order to understand it and know how best to help. This easy-to-read guide provides information about the different types of anxiety and why some young people experience anxiety, and is full of advice and tips on how to help and support young people. As well as common types of anxiety such as generalised anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder, it also covers issues or disorders that can occur alongside anxiety such as depression, self-harm and obsessive compulsive disorder. Case studies feature throughout the book to illustrate real-life situations, and the book includes self-help tips for young people to help them manage their anxiety. This is an ideal short introduction to anxiety in young people, and how to help and support young people to manage and cope with anxiety.

112 pages, Paperback

First published February 21, 2015

Reviews

[Rue Baldry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t disagree with anything in this book and it is written in an intelligent, readable, and not patronising way. And yet I have finished it without feeling that I have learned anything.

It took a while to finish, though it is very slight, because I found that reading about anxiety when I was in a situation with any potential for my own anxiety would give me mild anxiety symptoms myself (eg while waiting for my car to be MOT-ed, the night before my vaccination, when tired etc). But that’s probably just me.

If you knew nothing about anxiety this might be very helpful. There are good website addresses etc. Dr Fitzpatrick’s advice is moderate and practical. It’s just that none of it was new to me.