Anxiety and Panic Disorders

by Jennifer Lombardo

Overview

Everyone experiences anxious feelings in stressful situations, such as before a big test or when giving a speech. However, anxiety disorders are characterized by fear or worry that is disproportionate to the situation and difficult to control. It is sometimes accompanied by panic disorder, which causes panic attacks that often have no apparent trigger. Readers will learn about the different types of these very common disorders, with a focus on how to recognize and treat them, as well as the science behind them. Helpful infographics and informative sidebars clarify these often misunderstood disorders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534561199
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2017
Series:	Diseases and Disorders Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: More Than Just Stress 6

Chapter 1 Defining Anxiety 10

Chapter 2 The Truth about Anxiety Disorders 32

Chapter 3 Treating Anxiety Disorders 48

Chapter 4 Taking Control of Anxiety 68

Chapter 5 Learning More about Anxiety Disorders 81

Notes 92

Glossary 96

Organizations to Contact 99

For More Information 101

Index 103

Picture Credits 111

About the Author 112