Dr. Owens specializes also in cognitive behaviour therapy and is the author of the New Harbinger Publications book Overcoming Health Anxiety: Letting Go of Your Fear of Illness.
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.
This book is aimed at individuals who experience excessive anxiety about their health. The book is extremely useful for those seeking strategies to understand and overcome mild levels of worry and fear as well as individuals whose anxiety is more severe. This resource is also valuable to family members, friends, and caregivers of those who suffer from health anxiety.
Health anxiety ranges from minor concerns to extreme and debilitating fear, worry, and beliefs. Health anxiety may exist on its own; however it is commonly present in individuals with other, related difficulties (e.g., panic disorder, depression). As such, health anxiety is addressed broadly so readers can apply the information to their health anxiety, regardless of the context in which it occurs. Those with health fears are at an increased risk of illness, poor physical conditioning, hostile doctor-patient relationships, poorer social well-being, an overall lower quality of life, and have been demonstrated to use disproportionately high levels of healthcare services.
Despite the common nature of health anxiety, and the success of empirically supported intervention, this book is one of few self-help resources that exist as compared to materials for other common types of anxiety and mood problems. Over the past several years, novel models for viewing and treating anxiety have been increasingly empirically supported. Overcoming Health Anxiety aims to address health anxiety broadly and provide specific strategies for individuals whose health concerns are realistic yet cause them distress.
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.
This book is aimed at individuals who experience excessive anxiety about their health. The book is extremely useful for those seeking strategies to understand and overcome mild levels of worry and fear as well as individuals whose anxiety is more severe. This resource is also valuable to family members, friends, and caregivers of those who suffer from health anxiety.
Health anxiety ranges from minor concerns to extreme and debilitating fear, worry, and beliefs. Health anxiety may exist on its own; however it is commonly present in individuals with other, related difficulties (e.g., panic disorder, depression). As such, health anxiety is addressed broadly so readers can apply the information to their health anxiety, regardless of the context in which it occurs. Those with health fears are at an increased risk of illness, poor physical conditioning, hostile doctor-patient relationships, poorer social well-being, an overall lower quality of life, and have been demonstrated to use disproportionately high levels of healthcare services.
Despite the common nature of health anxiety, and the success of empirically supported intervention, this book is one of few self-help resources that exist as compared to materials for other common types of anxiety and mood problems. Over the past several years, novel models for viewing and treating anxiety have been increasingly empirically supported. Overcoming Health Anxiety aims to address health anxiety broadly and provide specific strategies for individuals whose health concerns are realistic yet cause them distress.
The Korean translation can be found here