A good read for someone who is starting to look into the causes behind their anxiety. This is an interesting and informative read. I suffer from anxiety and have read a lot about it. This book gave me very little new information. It did though provide some things to think about and put a new perspective on a few things.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

4 stars.*

As a functioning high-anxiety person, I tend to scoff at books that purport to cure or answer this complex issue.

As the parent of a high-anxiety teen, I find myself seeking answers and methodology that might help me to help her.

Dr. Small's Guide to Anxiety breaks down the basic ins & outs of Anxiety (as an umbrella diagnosis) and then goes deeper into various sub-groups and issues often plaguing high-anxiety individuals.

I liked his no-nonsense tone-the book doesn't rely too heavily on medical jargon but goes deep enough to ease one's mind that it's not a book advocating magical thinking. I particularly like that he doesn't shy away from discussing successful combinations of traditional medical treatments and non-medical treatment.

I'll be using this as a reference and will recommend it for sure.

*with thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for this honest review.

A good starting point if you want to explore anxiety. Mixture of information, snapshot stories as examples & suggestions for possible techniques to manage anxiety.

This is a handy little guide for those who really know little to nothing about anxiety. It covers all the basic information - the causes, the treatments, etc. - in a friendly, easy-to-understand manner. However, it really never goes beyond the basics. So, for a reader who has already read up on anxiety, been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, tried medication/therapy/alternative treatments, etc., it doesn't really provide any new information. In fact, basically all of the information in this book can be found in a combination of Wikipedia and WebMD articles.

I think anyone dealing with Anxiety deserves to be told and read books like this, Dr. Small does a good general discussion and bringing awareness to triggers and responses to people that deal with Anxiety daily.

3.5***

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publishers and the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

There were sections of this book that I found to be very helpful - the sections regarding practical steps to reducing anxiety: changes to diet, exercise and brain function, apps for meditation, etc. I personally found less helpful the large chunks of text as to why someone might be feeling anxious and recognizing anxious behaviour. The latter elements would be more useful to those diagnosing patients rather than those suffering from anxious thoughts. Indeed, one might feel more anxious reading the lists of things that make others anxious!

I thought the sections regarding anxiety as a result of technology were really interesting and thought-provoking. Certainly thinking that a personal takeaway will be less time spent on devices.

Great book with a ton of useful information. Definitely a play on words, as there is nothing small about how this book can help with anxiety. If you or someone you know has anxiety this would be for you. Understanding the ins and outs will help so much.

I received an advanced reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

I found this book really helpful. As sufferer of social anxiety I found it easy to use. I refer to this book a lot.
Thank you to both NetGalley and Humanix Books for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my open,honest unbiased review

<b>4 stars</b>

*Thank you to the author and NetGalley for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

This was a very informative little book on a few of the most common mental health conditions people are faced with, covering anxiety, depression, phobias, and OCD. An abundance of useful information is provided for each of them, such as what it is, the different levels/forms and the symptoms to look out for, why it can occur and the different methods of treatment that are available, including herbal supplements, medications, self-help activities, lifestyle changes, professional support services, and alternative therapies. I think it could be beneficial for some.

This "small" guide packs an awful lot of information in! As someone affected by GAD (generalised anxiety disorder) and SAD (social anxiety disorder) I found this a really informative read, and it helped me learn more about why my brain works the way it does. It gives an easy-to-understand overview of what anxiety is, strategies for reducing it, and information on treatments and therapies. It then goes into more specific detail about GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) - meaning you can pick and choose which sections to read, depending on what's relevant to you. It's a well-written, informative book, and although it seems to be very USA-centric, I think the content would be helpful to readers of various nationalities (I'm from the UK).

Anyone who struggles with a phobia, anxiety or depression will find this book helpful in finding relief. The authors examine GAD (General Anxiety Disorder), and other manifestations including panic attacks, agoraphobia, etc.
Just identifying specific triggers and responses will help someone with anxiety deal with their issues- highly recommended!

As a mental health therapist, I found this book to be very informative and helpful for working with my clients. I would recommend this as a resource for my clients that have and are experiencing anxiety.

Dr. Gary Small is a professor at UCLA Semel Institute for neuroscience and human behavior in psychiatry in aging.He also invented the first brain scan to allow doctors to see evidence of Aging and Alzheimer's disease in people that are living. Dr. Gary Small has written several best-selling books.
The Small Guide to Aniexty is a easy to read book that discusses causes and goes over treatments and therapies. If you or a loved one have anxiety you should read this book. It offers very useful information and new things that have recently been discovered.