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Chapter 1: Anxiety: The Basics A Human Quality Defining Anxiety What Is a Disorder? Fear Versus Anxiety Anxiety in Ancient Cultures A Timeline The Rise of Medication Anxiety Statistics Chapter 2: Mind and Body Responding to Stress The Nervous System The Central Nervous System The Peripheral Nervous System Fight or Flight The Relaxation Response When Anxiety Becomes Chronic General Symptoms of Anxiety Chapter 3: Panic Disorder Panic Attacks Agoraphobia Different Panic Disorders Causes of Panic Disorder Age Considerations Distinctions Between Genders and Cultures Diagnosis Treatment Chapter 4: Phobias Phobia Fundamentals Specific (Simple) Phobia Types of Specific Phobias Specific Phobias for Everything Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) What Causes Phobias? How Are Phobias Assessed? Related Conditions Effects of Gender, Culture, and Family Treatment Chapter 5: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Defining Obsession and Compulsion Details of the Disorder Typical Symptoms When and Why Does OCD Begin? Diagnosis Treatment Chapter 6: Stress Disorders What Is a Stress Disorder? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Acute Stress Disorder Understanding Stress Disorders Traumatic Events and Situations Who Develops Stress Disorders? Related Conditions Assessment and Treatment Chapter 7: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) What Is GAD? Doesn't Everyone Worry? Causes of GAD Life Disruption GAD and Children Related Conditions Diagnosis and Treatment Chapter 8: Anxiety Due to a Medical Condition and Substance-Induced Anxiety What Is Anxiety Disorder Due to a Medical Condition? Medical Conditions That Cause the Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Basics of Substance-Induced Anxiety Disorder Substances That Cause the Disorder Treatment Chapter 9: Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) What Is Separation Anxiety Disorder? Criteria for SAD What's Wrong with My Child? Causes and Effects of SAD Risk Factors Related Conditions Diagnosis Treatment Chapter 10: Causes of Anxiety Heredity Biology Personality Childhood Factors Anxiety Theories Mental Conditions Medications, Stimulants, and Illegal Drugs Significant Life Events Traumatic Experiences Chapter 11: Characteristics Associated with Anxiety Self-Esteem and Self-Worth Perfectionism Repressed Emotions Need for Approval Rigid Thinking Tendency to Ignore Signs of Stress Desire for Control Distorted Thinking Chapter 12: Conditions Linked to Chronic Anxiety Where's the Connection? Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Cancer Gastrointestinal Diseases Eating Disorders Diabetes Pain Sexual Dysfunction Allergies Skin Disorders and Hair Loss Chapter 13: Psychological Testing What is Psychological Testing? Objective Personality Tests Subjective Personality Tests Children and Testing What Does "Standardization" Mean? The History of Psychological Testing Aspects of a Psychological Test When Is a Test Invalid? Information Revealed in a Clinical Anxiety Test Reasons for Testing Chapter 14: Medications That Treat Anxiety Disorders Psychotropic Medications Benzodiazepines Tricyclic Antidepressants Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Beta-Blockers Azaspirones Anticonvulsants Guidelines for Taking Medication Chapter 15: Talk Therapies What Is Talk Therapy? Who Does Talk Therapy? How to Find and Choose a Therapist What to Expect from a Therapy Session Does Talk Therapy Work? Behavior Therapy Psychotherapy Group Therapy Chapter 16: Alternative Treatments and Therapies for Anxiety What Does "Alternative" Mean? Acupuncture Aromatherapy and Bach Flower Remedies Ayurveda Chiropractic Dietary Supplements and Herbs Homeopathy and Naturopathy Massage and Therapeutic Touch Meditation and Yoga Chapter 17: Self-Help Treatment for Anxiety Can I Help Myself? Breath Work Progressive Relaxation Systematic Desensitization Guided Imagery Positive Affirmations Stress Management Spirituality Journaling Chapter 18: Diet, Vitamins, and Supplements The Effects of Food What Is a High-Fat Diet? How Poor Nutrition Affects the Brain Important Vitamins Important Minerals Choosing a Diet Eating Guidelines Health Professionals Who Can Help Chapter 19: Get Physical Exercise, Stress, and Anxiety Physical and Mental Well-Being Your Body's Natural Tranquillizers Physical Activity: People Were Meant to Move Guidelines for Exercise Aerobic Exercise Exercise and Your Heart What are the Risks in Exercising? Stretching Chapter 20: Managing Life with an Anxiety Disorder I Think I Have an Anxiety Disorder Steps to Take Anxiety and Your Family The Isolation of Anxiety Your Child and Anxiety When to Seek Professional Help for Your Child? How to Handle Anxiety at Work Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: How to Construct a Systematic Desensitization Program Appendix C: Additional Resources
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Anxiety -- Popular works.
Anxiety -- Treatment -- Popular works.