This new edition is a remarkable expansion of Dr. Arasz’s previous work, and represents an exhaustive level of scholarship and depth of consideration about the nature of anxiety and depression, and their cure. It is truly a treasure trove of information and insight for anyone seeking to know more about the complex nature of these problems, and a sensible, achievable roadmap to better mental health. I just cannot imagine who would not benefit from reading this book and applying Dr. Arasz’s methods.

This is a very important book, as Dr. Arasz highlights the enormous and underappreciated role that a sense of control plays in mental health. Her emphasis on anxiety as the root of all emotional suffering, and on a low sense of control as the cause of anxiety, will be extremely helpful to readers who want to feel better and to the mental health professionals who support them. Readers will benefit greatly from an understanding of Dr. Arasz’s Control Theory, as well as from the many practical applications of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other tools for increasing confidence in their ability to take charge of their own lives.

The first section alone, which explains the causes and manifestations of anxiety, will be highly elucidating for uneasy readers.

Arasz’s smooth prose and practiced communication skills will surely help shed some light on the causes of their anxiety.