Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? is an approachable and encouraging guide to emotional health. Dr. Julie Smith does an excellent job of explaining topics like anxiety, motivation, confidence, and stress in clear, practical language. The short chapters and actionable strategies make it easy to pick up and immediately apply to everyday life.My only criticism is that readers who have already spent significant time with self-help literature or cognitive-behavioral psychology may find many of the concepts familiar. The book’s strength is accessibility rather than groundbreaking insight. Even so, Smith presents these ideas with warmth and clarity, making them easier to understand and remember than in many other books.Overall, it’s a valuable resource for anyone looking for practical tools to improve their mental and emotional well-being.

inspiring and eye opening

I enjoyed reading this mainly because it was an easy read. For those confused about mental health or curious about it. Read this!

I'm not sure what to think about this book. I was disappointed that for a book published in 2022, it covers VERY basic concepts like the 5 stages of grief and that exercise helps fight depression. The exercises are nice, but I agree with others that the majority of this could be found by searching google. I recommend buying used or borrowing from the library, unless you are extremely new to any form of therapy or psychology.

Great book but the paperback print quality is terrible. The ink smells strongly and feels slightly tacky.