Help me improve my anxiety
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Neuropsychologist Dr Harvey Jones interviews Clinical Psychologist Dr Damon Ashworth about improving your anxiety, something both Damon and Harvey encounter daily in their work. Damon aims to shed some light on how he works with clients to help them improve their anxiety.
In this episode, anxiety is discussed in general. More specific anxiety disorders will be discussed in future episodes.
They talk about:
*What is anxiety, and how it presents in Damon’s work as a psychologist?
*The difference between anxiety as an emotion and having an anxiety disorder.
*The purpose of anxiety in warning us about potential threats.
*Some of the most effective ways of improving and managing anxiety.
*The role of exposure therapy in helping people manage anxiety.
*How it’s common for people to develop anxiety about their anxiety.
*Ways that family and friends can support someone with anxiety.
Damon finishes the podcast with three key takeaways for helping people improve their anxiety.
You can check out Damon’s website, where you will find a list of helpful books about anxiety on his blog.
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