Toxic Stress: A step-by-step guide to managing stress

Stress is one of the commonly used yet least understood buzzwords of modern life. In Toxic Stress Dr Barry explores the phenomena of unhealthy stress, identifying it as one of the greatest potential threats to our physical and mental health. He explains how toxic stress can lead to physical consequences such as heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, cancer and infertility and to mental – health issues such as depression and suicide.

In Toxic Stress, Dr Barry examines the anatomy of stress, how personality plays a role in how we handle it and how we can apply a holistic approach to managing this condition.

Finally, he presents a step-by-step guide as to how best to deal with toxic stress with a strong emphasis on lifestyle changes, Mindfulness and CBT techniques.