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English Summary/英文概要： Co-written with psychologists and a college student who has experienced anxiety herself, this is a relatable and straightforward guide to managing worry in emerging adulthood. As well as providing tried-and-tested advice and exercises that are proven to reduce feelings of anxiety, it includes recovery stories from people who have managed their symptoms successfully.
It begins with what is difficult and challenging about young adulthood and how you can deal with uncertainty in life. It goes on to examine change and challenges, giving tips about what can help in specific scenarios such as exams, relationships, leaving home and interviews. The guide also includes strategies and techniques for coping with panic attacks; self-care; and calming your mind.
The guide uses a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Compassion Focused Approaches and Mindfulness so you can work out the techniques that are best for you. The signposting included throughout guides young adults towards further support. This is essential reading for any young person experiencing anxiety, worry or going through a difficult transition or stressful experience.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： 為什麼當一個「新」成年人這麼難？
因為，學習處理焦慮是所有成年人為了要成功和感到快樂，都需要的重要技能。
因為，人很容易就不小心陷入焦慮思考模式而無法脫身。
因為，你將會有一大堆的決定和選擇要做。
因為，你以為你應該「長大了」，但學校和你身邊的人卻鮮少能提供你如何「照顧自己」的方法。
所以，這就是本書的目的。
當我們談論「新」成年人的時候，通常我們談論的是介於18-25歲的群體，不過本書中的技巧和理論，對於每個人都適用。
本書由兩位資深臨床心理學家和一位有許多焦慮經驗的大學生合作，為18-25初邁入成年階段的年輕人所寫，除了對焦慮的基本介紹和認識已外，也針對這個階段將會面臨的普遍議題，包括：面對未知狀況、人際關係與社交焦慮、讀書與準備考試（包括大學學業和專業證照考試）、搬家、改變生活環境、就業面試、工作上的挑戰等等。
兩位學者以廣大的問卷研究數據、案例故事和臨床心理學理論為基礎，提出實際的建議和方法，幫助讀者更好的理解焦慮、應對焦慮、跳脫焦慮的思考模式。此外，本書也包括需要特別求助的章節，如「第10章:我有一點點強迫症（OCD）」，以及不僅是對社會新鮮人，而且也是對每個人都有用的技巧，包括如何在壓力下保持冷靜和維持健康、如何照顧自己等等。
(Zoe)
Awards/获奖情况： ★同作者群前一本MY ANXIETY HANDBOOK已售出西班牙、印尼版權
★由兩位臨床心理學家與一位大學生合著
The anxiety survival guide has helped me understand the decisions I make and how they affect my behaviours allowing me to take a new approach to deal with anxiety and begin living life, not just surviving through the real world situations that all of us face in adulthood. -- Anna-Louise Edwards, Expert by Experience
The Anxiety Survival Guide is a great read, full of helpful and practical ideas to support young people navigate the transition to adulthood and better understand the impact this has on their mental health, reminding us all it is OK to not be OK. -- Julie Bentley, Chief Executive of Action for Children
Full of evidence-based advice, practical tips and exercises, this book is a great resource for the university and college sector. Not only is it an invaluable self-help guide for students, those who support students professionally or those studying to be mental health professionals should also find it useful.
-- Steven Pryjmachuk, Professor of Mental Health Nursing, The University of Manchester
This is an excellent practical and down to earth guide to managing anxiety for young people and young adults. It’s full of brilliant tips and is realistic about the challenges of implementing them. A must read for those experiencing anxiety as they transition to adulthood. -- Jo Steer, author of Supporting Kids & Teens with Exam Stress in School
Bridie, Sue and Phoebe are friendly and practical in their approach and provide a wide range of questions and suggestions which will boost the understanding, skills and confidence of any young adult living with anxiety. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health Advisor, Author Speaker & Educator Vice Chair - Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition
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