The U-Turn is a book about being happier. Written by leading psychiatrist Dr Conor Farren, it is a book for those of us who live with everyday negative emotions – anger, depression, fear, anxiety and jealousy – which keep us from enjoying life. The ‘U-Turn’ is the name of the journey the book takes us on – from emotional upset to self-understanding. The author helps us to get a good grasp of our emotions, of our personal make-up and of our relationships. The next step is to take action to bring about positive change in our lives.

The U-Turn:

Provides us with an understanding of the most common mild psychological issues, such as anxiety and depression, and shows us the role of low self-esteem in these.

Looks at ways for us to fight back and discover that life can have joy and purpose.

Contains “Think, Feel, Act” psychological exercises at the end of the chapters, which helps us to apply these U-Turn principles to our own lives.

An inspiring and interactive read, The U-Turn is the unique result of the author’s life experience and his work as a psychiatrist.

'Honest and inspiring, Conor Farren's wonderful book highlights the pathway to positive thinking and fulfilled living.'
Miriam O'Callaghan

'The U-Turn...offers a path through the forest of worry, anxiety and fear that confronts us all from time to time.'
Prof. Patricia Casey

About the Author
Conor Farren is a consultant psychiatrist at St Patrick’s Hospital, Dublin. In his work as a psychiatrist he has seen the importance of self-esteem in counseling and therapy, and has discovered how raising self-esteem is fundamental to living a happier and more contented life. He is the author of Overcoming Alcohol Misuse (Orpen Press, 2011).