A TICKENHAM author passionate about helping people has released a book aimed at those affected by stress and anxiety.

Under the pen name of Martha Langley, Mindfulness Made Easy is written by the mum-of-three who spent many years talking to such people while manning a charity-run helpline.

This is the second book to be released by the 61-year-old of Clevedon Road. Her first book, called Free Yourself from Anxiety, has proved popular since it was released four years ago. She is also working on a third book, entitled Beat Panic.

Martha said: “The reason I have written these books is because I got involved with a charity which ran a helpline for people with stress and anxiety.

“Mindfulness really does teach you to cope with stress and just take a step back from things a bit.”

Mindfulness Made Easy has been published by Hodder Education and is available in many bookshops and online. It is also available to download as an e-book.