Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Dr Julie Smith - Hardback - Bestselling Mental Health & Self-Help Guide for Adults

Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9780241529713 Publisher: Michael Joseph (Penguin) Age Range: Adult Overview Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? is Dr Julie Smith's international bestselling guide to everyday mental health, translating years of clinical psychology practice into practical, bite-sized tools. Structured around six themes readers can dip into as needed, it offers grounded, evidence-based techniques for managing anxiety, low mood, motivation and self-doubt. Written in a warm, accessible voice, this brand-new hardback edition suits anyone wanting simple, actionable strategies for building emotional resilience and understanding their own mind better. About the Book Dr Julie Smith first found an audience online, sharing short, practical videos explaining psychological concepts in plain English to millions of followers. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? distils that same clear, compassionate approach into book form, gathering therapeutic tools used every day in clinical practice into one accessible guide. Rather than a single narrative to read cover to cover, the book is organised into short sections grouped under broad themes such as managing your mood, coping with difficult emotions, building self-belief, staying motivated, and learning to grieve, allowing readers to turn straight to whatever challenge they are currently facing. Each entry combines a clear explanation of the psychology at play with concrete, doable exercises, so readers always come away with something practical to try rather than abstract theory alone. The tone throughout is empathetic and non-judgemental, reflecting the author's clinical experience working with real patients navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and burnout. Since publication, the book has become a genuine word-of-mouth phenomenon, resonating with readers who want mental health support that feels human, honest and free of jargon, praised for making therapeutic concepts genuinely usable in da