With an estimated 25.8 million sufferers in the US alone (and an
estimated 346 million world-wide), there is, not surprisingly, plenty of
available information about diabetes - the physical effects, the
treatments and medical support, advice on prevention and the importance
of a healthy lifestyle. But what about the psychological effects and the
importance of emotional well-being for those living with the condition
on a day-to-day basis? The very fact that diabetes cannot be cured can,
for many, feel like a mental hurdle too large to overcome. Now, however,
help is at hand...
In her insightful and practical new book, Diabetes
and Wellbeing, UK-based Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jen Nash (who has
herself lived with diabetes since childhood), addresses in a clear and
straightforward way, the range of emotional impacts - fear, frustration,
depression and self-blame to name but a few - that living with diabetes
can have on an individual, their families and their supporters. Moving
on to explain how psychology, and in particular the well-researched and
effective principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy can help us manage
such negative emotions, she guides the reader through a practical
five-step process that shows us how, by learning to influence our
thoughts, we can stay motivated and have a positive impact on our mood
and sense of emotional well-being.
Once learned, these strategies can be utilized to help tackle a wide
range of the emotional challenges that may lay ahead, from coping more
readily with daily treatments to better communicating with family
members and health professionals, from overcoming food related issues to
addressing sexual problems that may arise, from setting realistic goals
to dealing with setbacks. It's an approach that Dr. Jen has used for
herself as well as with many of her own patients and one that should
have a positive impact not just emotionally but physically too.
A valuable and informative resource Diabetes and Wellbeing is a
must for anyone living with diabetes, their supporters and for the
healthcare professionals involved in their care.
To speak to Dr. Jen Nash or for a review copy of Diabetes and Wellbeing,
please contact:
Wiley
Michelle Martella, 201-748-6145
mmartella@wiley.com