TABLE 1.
Booklet | Contents | Exercises |
1 | Psychoeducation on CBT, anxiety and anxiety in PH | Develop a mini-CBT formulation and practice slow breathing exercises |
2 | Psychoeducation on maintenance factors for anxiety relevant to PH | Develop a broader CBT formulation focusing on short and long-term difficulties, and practice mindfulness exercises |
3 | Psychoeducation on cognitive biases and normalisation of difficulties though case vignettes | Practice thought monitoring and thought challenging exercises |
4 | Psychoeducation on graded exposure taking into consideration impact of fatigue. Information on other factors affecting anxiety and relapse prevention | Develop a anxiety hierarchy, create a plan to manage setbacks and progressive muscle relaxation exercise |
CBT: cognitive behavioural therapy; PH: pulmonary hypertension.