The Truth About Stress
The Truth About Stress
Angela Patmore
This controversial exposé of a multimillion-pound industry argues quite simply that the term 'stress', when applied to human beings, is completely meaningless.
'Rest in peace stress.' Scotsman
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Summary
We seem to be living through an epidemic of stress. There are 15 million websites dedicated to the subject and Britain alone has over two million accredited therapists, counsellors and healers devoted to protecting us from what they claim is a debilitating disease.
But is there really a stress problem? In this brilliant and provocative analysis, Angela Patmore examines the confusion and controversy surrounding the whole concept, raising important questions about the treatments and advice that offer to cure it. She argues that the health angst engendered by all this lucrative 'stress awareness' sends its victims in search of therapy and sedation and fuels an epidemic costing the UK billions.
Far from helping people cope with their problems and feelings, Patmore contends, the unregulated industry is harming them. Her conclusions suggest we need to reappraise profoundly the way we understand our own health and well-being.
Product Description
Title - The Truth About Stress
Edition -
Author - Angela Patmore
ISBN 13 - 9781843542360
Imprint - Atlantic Books
Publisher - Atlantic Books
Date Published - 01/01/2009
Prize -
No. of pages -
Binding Type - Paperback
Dimensions - 127 x 197 x 31mm
Weight - 415 g
Languages - English