Provides consumer health information about the ways people encounter anxiety and its various types, including general anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
1: Introduction to Mental-Health and Anxiety Disorders.
2: Introduction to Mental-Health Disorders.
3: Understanding Anxiety Disorders.
4: Brain Circuits Involved in Fear and Anxiety Disorders.
5: Potential Risk Factors for Anxiety Disorder.
6: Anxiety Disorder in Specific Populations.
7: Quality of Life Impairments in Anxiety Disorder.
8: Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders in the United States.
9: Types of Anxiety Disorders.
10: Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
11: Separation Anxiety Disorder.
12: Specific Phobias.
13: Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia).
14: Selective Mutism.
15: Panic Disorders.
16: Agoraphobia.
17: Substance- or Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder.
18: General Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment.
19: Ruling Out Medical Conditions with Anxiety as a Symptom.
20: Diagnostic Tools for Anxiety Disorders.
21: Introduction to Treatment Options for People with Anxiety.
22: Psychotherapy.
23: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
24: Antianxiety and Sedative Medications.
25: Complementary Health Approaches.
26: Support Groups.
27: Integrating Behavioral Health Services into Primary Care.
28: Psychiatric Comorbidities in Anxiety Disorder.
29: Comorbidities of Anxiety Disorders.
30: The Connection between ADHD and Anxiety.
31: Bipolar Disorder.
32: Borderline Personality Disorder.
33: Depression.
34: Eating Disorders.
35: Illness Anxiety Disorder.
36: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety.
37: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
38: Somatic Symptom Disorder.
39: Substance-Use Disorder.
40: Suicidal Ideation.
41: Lifestyle Modifications for Mental Health and Well-Being.
42: Emotional Wellness Toolkit.
43: Diet and Physical Activity.
44: Avoiding Caffeine, Nicotine, and Alcohol.
45: Coping with Stress.
46: Managing Anxiety and Stress Related to COVID-19.
