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Clinical Psychologist · Author, "Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?"

Julie Smith, PhD

UK clinical psychologist and NYT-bestselling author known for translating everyday self-regulation skills into short, practical explainers. This page covers a general stress-management skill, not a treatment for an anxiety or panic disorder; if anxiety is interfering with daily life, or someone is in crisis, that is a moment for a doctor or crisis line, not a protocol.

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Mental Health Moderate

Square Breathing for Everyday Anxious Moments

Evidence: B, paced breathing has real but modest evidence for acute stress reduction; this is a well-supported everyday technique, not a strong-RCT clinical treatment
Julie Smith, PhD2-5 minutes
Anxiety & Stress
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