Table of Contents

List of tables, boxes, figures and case examples; Preface; Foreword; Part I. Principles and Practice of CBT for Health Anxiety: 1. Introduction; 2. The cognitive theory of health anxiety; 3. Style of therapy; 4. The initial assessment; 5. Specific techniques; 6. Homework: setting and evaluation; 7. Setting goals; 8. Relapse prevention; 9. Troubleshooting; Part II. Presentation and Aspects of Management of Health Anxiety, by Medical Specialty: 10. Cardiology; 11. Respiratory medicine; 12. Gastroenterology; 13. Endocrinology; 14. Neurology; 15. Genito-urinary medicine; 16. Pain management; 17. Conclusions; References; Index.

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This straightforward book explains how to deliver cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for health anxiety in ordinary practice.

About the Author

Author
Dr Helen Tyrer – Senior Clinical Research Fellow, Imperial College, London.