The Instant Mood Fix: Emergency remedies to beat anxiety, panic or stress

(So far I have listened to the audiobook only.)The book is very engaging, approachable, well-structured and clearly written. Dr Remes is a researcher at Cambridge Uni, where she also obtained her doctorate, and her scientific background really shines through in her punchy and informative writing. Many psychology books aren’t written by researchers, and end up unbalanced and verbose. In contrast, Dr Remes gives a broad, balanced and concise approach, starting with immediate concrete actions you can take in an emergency, followed by various other strategies—all supported by science. She has a commanding understanding of the current research on mental health, which she interweaves with compelling backstories like that of her mother, and provides real evidence-based solutions instead of gimmicks. I plan to send a copy to my mother because it offers really healthy solutions to negative emotions that well all experience!

I would not recommend this book. The first thing I read was about people with general anxiety disorder having a higher risk of severe health problems including a shortened life span. Probably the worst thing you can hear as a person suffering from anxiety.

Some of the tips were useful but overall, it was the same basic information seen in countless other books like this but I persevered until I reached the chapter about God and finally gave up at that.

Was hoping for something more useful but it doesn’t really help deal with anxiety or overthinking, I have just read it and cannot remember much of what was written, just words. Love the advice for those suffering with chronic pain ‘try and think positively, it will help’. Ok then.

Beautifully written, easily accessible to the lay reader, and fundamentally grounded in the science!

Loved how practical and concise each chapter was filled with gems of information that made sense that was essentially digestible.

Highly recommend

My son is finding this book very helpful.