Dr Martin Brunet is a GP and GP Trainer based in Guildford, UK. He has over 23 years of professional experience and is well known for his viral video content that makes mental health concepts accessible to everyone. You can find him on Instagram and TikTok at @doc_martin_gp. As well as his interest in mental health, he teaches regularly on communication within the GP consultation and developed a new model for the consultation, published as The GP Consultation Reimagined (Scion Publishing Ltd, 2020). Hannah Robinson is an illustrator and cartoonist from London. She has illustrated for The New Yorker, The Guardian, The New York Time and more.
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"Anxiety, fear and panic - it all makes perfect sense." Anxiety and burnout can be confusing and bewildering but once you understand them better, it becomes clear that your reactions in both mind and body make complete sense. Written by GP Dr Martin Brunet, who has over 23 years of professional experience and is well known for his viral online videos that explore mental health, Your Worry Makes Sense explores why anxiety and burnout are not only common but also logical, even when that feels so far from the truth. Dr Brunet explains the rational basis for anxiety and its protective purpose in our lives. Accompanied by witty illustrations and metaphors that actually help you unpack your anxiety, you'll discover... - Why anxiety can spiral out of control - Practical strategies to help you manage it - How to navigate and understand your triggers - How to identify and manage burnout, a common cause of both anxiety and depression - How you can begin to break harmful cycles and implement effective techniques to regain control of your mental health.