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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

By Julie Smith
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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith offers practical advice on mental well-being, combining psychological insights with everyday strategies. The book covers topics such as dealing with stress, emotional pain, and negative thoughts, aiming to empower readers to take better control of their mental health.
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You might enjoy this book if you are looking for practical, easy-to-understand advice on mental health. It provides insights and tips on coping with anxiety, overcoming depression, and boosting self-confidence, all from a clinical psychologist's perspective.

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A positive, practical handbook for better mental health from clinical psychologist and multi-million-follower TikTok sensation, Dr Julie Smith.

Drawing on her years of experience as a clinical psychologist, Dr Julie Smith's first book is a must-have resource for instantly better mental health.

Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? offers simple advice, effective strategies, and powerful coping techniques to help readers stay positive and resilient no matter what life throws their way.

Written in short, bite-sized entries, in Dr Julie's warm and informal style, a reader can turn straight to the appropriate section depending on the challenge being faced and immediately find tools to help. From managing anxiety, dealing with criticism, or battling low mood, to building self-confidence, finding motivation or learning to forgive yourself, and much more, this book tackles everyday issues that affect us all and offers easy, practical solutions that might just change your life.

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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith is highly praised for its practical, relatable advice on mental health. Reviewers highlight its effectiveness in covering a range of topics from building confidence and managing stress to coping with anxiety and self-doubt. It is described as engaging, insightful, and easy to digest, making complex psychological concepts accessible. The book is valued as an essential mental health guide that feels like wisdom from a trusted friend.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241529720

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 524g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of professional experience. She is also an online educator and content creator with a combined following of more than 7 million. Julie launched her TikTok account to make good-quality mental health resources more accessible; her online posts have amassed more than 20 million likes. She has appeared on ITV's This Morning, Lorraine, Radio 1 Life Hacks, Radio 5 Live, and in The Observer, The Mail on Sunday and The Daily Telegraph, amongst many others. Dr Julie's first book, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, was the best selling non-fiction title of 2022. Open When... is her much anticipated second book. Dr Julie SMith, BSc (Hons), D. Clin. Psych., C.Psychol. Chartered Clinical Psychologist. Registered with the HCPC and BPS.

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