Soothe Your Nerves

Endorsements for the upcoming book (September 2003): Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman’s Guide for Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic and Fear

**Just look at all the excellent praise this title has received!**

"The sin and shame is not in suffering from an anxiety disorder. The sin and shame is in failing to call it what it is and in not getting the help we need and deserve as African American women. Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett helps us face our disorders and shows us where and how to get the help that we need."
--Renita J. Weems, Ph.D., author of Showing Mary and Just a Sister Away

"Soothe Your Nerves is the one book that's long been missing from our survival toolbox as Black women. Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett's wisdom, direction and practical techniques for addressing and managing anxiety, panic and fear is right on time for a nation of Black women who are sick and tired of being sick, tired and afraid. Soothe Your Nerves will be a must have on my client's resource reading guide. I want to thank Dr. Neal-Barnett for recognizing and addressing a topic in our community that's often been a big taboo...our fears. Dr. Neal-Barnett's helps to shatter the old myths of what it means to be a strong Black woman while giving us encouraging wisdom on being today's healthy Black woman. Thanks so much for your wisdom."
--Julia A. Boyd, psychotherapist and author of Can I Get a Witness?

"Soothe Your Nerves by Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett is a MUST READ for all women of color. The information is extremely valuable and presented in a manner that allows Dr. Neal-Barnett's message to hit home. Even if you don't suffer from "nerves" you need to read this book and become better informed about the conditions that may affect the well-being of the women in your lives."
--Anita Bunkley, author of Mirrored Life

"Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett uncovers a much ignored problem and identifies strategies for healing the effects of anxiety on women's lives. This is a book for everyone. There are few psychologists who can tell the stories of those who have suffered from anxiety disorders. Dr. Neal-Barnett speaks for others as no one else can. Let the healing begin."
--Gail Elizabeth Wyatt, Ph.D., author of Stolen Women: Reclaiming Our Sexuality, Taking Back Our Lives and coauthor of No More Clueless Sex: Ten Sexual Secrets that can Work for Both of You

“Soothe Your Nerves addresses the major ‘invisible’ health issues for women of color; anxiety, panic and fear! Dr. Barnett provides a comprehensive explanation, in laymen’s terms and interesting case histories, of the causes and predisposing factors of these emotional conditions and their destructive effects on black women. As well, she offers self-help exercises and common sense workable solutions that range from conventional medicine to holistic and spiritual treatments.

A must read for women, men and treatment professionals, Soothe Your Nerves offers hope and healing, which will invariably result in the empowerment of black women in all aspects of their lives.
--Dr. Jeff (Jeffrey Gardere,Ph.D.) author of Love Prescription: Ending the War Between Black Men and Women, Clinical Psychologist, and Radio Talk Show Host.

“SOOTHE YOUR NERVES is a practical, common sense guide to getting what every Black woman needs and deserves--peace of mind. The message, and the methods, that Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett details in this book should not be ignored.”
--Meri Nana-Ama Danquah author of WILLOW WEEP FOR ME: A Black Woman's Journey Through Depression

"I never knew how crucial anxiety and panic was among sisters until I interviewed Angela on Heart and Soul TV. And then a collosal door of understanding and clarity was opened. "Soothe Your Nerves" provides a blueprint not only for that understanding, but gives next steps for how to deal. It is a much needed resource which lights the path for sisters who must find their way out of the darkness."
--Dr. Ro, Author of 10 Secrets to Livin' Healthy and former host of Heart and Soul, Black Entertainment Television

Dr. Neal-Barnett is available for interviews, workshops, and panel discussions. For more information, please explore our site or contact Betsey Neal Robinson, publicity director at (312) 816-0536.