Laura L. Smith

Learn to mitigate your anger and take charge of your life Everyone experiences anger from time to time, but when left unchecked or unbridled, this normal human emotion can become disruptive and damage relationships. If you’re ready to stop letting anger control your life, turn to Anger Management For Dummies. This trusted source gives you tools to identify the source...

Tackle anxiety and depression head-on with this practical workbook If you're one of the millions of people affected by—or whose loved ones are affected by—anxiety and depression, you're probably looking for strategies to help subdue or even transcend these debilitating and painful disorders. In that case, Anxiety & Depression Workbook For Dummies is a great place to start. This book...

Get to know the ins and outs of BPD—and make the choice to change! Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is an extremely serious—and often seriously neglected—condition. Despite around 4 million diagnoses in the USA, BPD has attracted lower funding and levels of clinical concern than more "popular" conditions such as bipolar disorder. But there's no need to lose hope! Borderline Personality...

Take control of your anxiety—and start living your life Feel like your life is spinning out of control? Not sure how to handle what seems like constant change and chaos? You’re not alone—the world has taken some pretty crazy turns recently—but if you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you’re likely suffering far more than you need to. Anxiety is our...

A complete and comprehensive guide to why kids behave and think the way they do—and how to bring out the best in them. In the U.S., more than 10% of children are diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, while countless others remain undiagnosed. Defining what is "normal" and what is not is of great concern to anyone who works with, guides, nurtures,...

The good news on beating the blues Do you want the good, the bad, or the best news first? OK, the bad news is that an estimated 264+ million people worldwide suffer from a depressive illness. The good news is that we know how to defeat these illnesses better than ever before using a growing range of highly effective psychotherapies,...

Recognise narcissists in your life and set healthy boundaries to start healing today Narcissism For Dummies pulls back the curtain on a growing and misunderstood personality. This book delves into dimensions of narcissism, grandiosity, malignancy, and vulnerability, providing you with the knowledge and perspective needed to identify narcissists in your life and set limits on unacceptable behaviour. It also examines...

Manage OCD and live a better life, thanks to this friendly Dummies guide People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) need skills and tools to manage their symptoms. OCD For Dummies offers help for you or your loved one when it comes to recognising, diagnosing, treating, and living with this common mental and behavioural disorder. Dummies gives you all the information you...

Give up smoking and vaping for good. Most people know that smoking is harmful to their health and may believe vaping to be a better alternative. However, vaping has become a national epidemic and shows no sign of slowing. Quitting Smoking & Vaping For Dummies delivers facts about the differences between smoking and vaping, their effects on short-term and long-term...

Everything You Want to Know About Anxiety: A Q&A Guide If you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety, don’t worry! 100 Questions & Answers About Anxiety For Dummies is your go-to guide for everything you've been curious about, from what causes anxiety to treatment options and techniques for managing anxiety and challenging anxious thoughts. Designed to be straightforward,...

Everything You Want to Know About Borderline Personality Disorder: A Q&A Guide If you or a loved one are seeking expert advice on borderline personality disorder (BPD), look no further than 100 Questions & Answers About Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies. With this helpful resource, you'll learn about the symptoms of BPD, explore research-based treatments and therapies, and find out...

Everything You Want to Know About Depression: A Q&A Guide If you or a loved one is experiencing depression, don't despair. 100 Questions & Answers About Depression For Dummies is your go-to guide for understanding what depression really is, why it happens, and what you can do about it. Learn about the types of depression, symptoms and causes, affordable treatment...

Anxiety and depression affect over 10% of the population. They can become debilitating conditions if not managed carefully, so there are thousands of people looking for advice on how to keep their symptoms under control. Anxiety and Depression Workbook For Dummies provides readers with practical exercises and worksheets to help them analyse their thinking patterns and overcome the issues that...

There are many forms of anxiety disorder, including General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Attacks, Phobias (including social anxiety), Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Acute Stress Disorder. Even in their most mild forms, these disorders can be troubling and exhausting; at worst, they can severely disable a person’s ability to function in day-to-day life. Severe anxiety and phobic disorders...

Up to 1 in 5 people in the UK suffer from diagnosable depression (bbc.co.uk) - that's approximately 12 million people. Depression takes multiple forms, including seasonal affective disorder, bipolar disorder, and postnatal depression. Research by the BBC claims that up to 75% of sufferers are not receiving any form of professional medication or therapy, which strongly suggests that self-help is...