The anxious brain : the neurobiological basis of anxiety disorders and how to effectively treat them
"As experts in treating anxiety disorders, Wehrenberg (a psychotherapist in private practice, Naperville, Illinois) and Prinz (psychiatrist, Linden Oaks Hospital, Naperville) discuss generalized, panic, and other anxiety disorders and the implications of recent brain research for treating them by integrating pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches. They note that clients' Internet-obtained information about their condition has both positive and negative aspects. The book includes charts summarizing etiologies, symptoms, cognitive errors, and medications; relaxation and worry management techniques; clinical pearls of wisdom; and suggested reading." -- Publisher's description
xii, 274 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
9780393705126, 0393705129
71237478
Introduction
ch. 1. The physical brain and the mind of anxiety
ch. 2. Neurotransmitters : messengers of the brain
ch. 3. Panic disorder : mindless fear
ch. 4. Treating panic disorder
ch. 5. Medicating for panic disorder
ch. 6. Generalized anxiety disorder : worry without reason
ch. 7. Treating generalized anxiety disorder
ch. 8. Medicating for generalized anxiety disorder
ch. 9. Social anxiety disorder : fear of exposure
ch. 10. Treating social anxiety disorder
ch. 11. Medicating for social anxiety disorder
"A Norton professional book."