There's a lot of angst around these days. This heightened sense of fear, concern, insecurity and uncertainty can be overwhelming.Bestselling author of The Book of Overthinking and The Book of Knowing Gwendoline Smith explains what angst is and the ways in which deep anxiety can manifest.Gwendoline then drills down into social anxiety, which is often underdiagnosed but is one of the most common of the anxiety family.Using simple, clear language and humorous illustrations, Gwendoline gives detailed step-by-step advice on how to cope.

Gwendoline Smith (MNZM) is a clinical psychologist, speaker, blogger and the author of bestselling booksThe Book of Overthinking, The Book of Knowing and others. She also goes by the name Dr Know. She was awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit for services to mental health in 2022.