Summary

From obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) to phobias to generalized anxiety disorder, millions of people suffer from clinical anxiety that affects their everyday lives. New research shows that some of these disorders may have neurological causes and may be treated with medications and therapy. Anxiety Disorders, Second Edition examines the many different types of anxiety, their typical symptoms, possible causes, and treatments that may help people who suffer from them. This eBook will help readers better understand the problems associated with this group of mental disorders and gain a broader perspective on how anxiety, when not properly treated, can affect every facet of a person's life.

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eBook

About the Author(s)

Sucheta Connolly is a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Chicago, Illinois, and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Chicago Medical Center and University of Illinois Hospital. She received her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

David Simpson is a licensed clinical social worker who is the clinic and research coordinator for the Pediatric Stress and Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

Cynthia Petty is a certified advanced practice nurse who specializes in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder and other anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.

Christine Adamec has authored and coauthored many books for Facts On File, including The Encyclopedia of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse; The Encyclopedia of Drug Abuse; The Encyclopedia of Elder Care; The Encyclopedia of Phobias, Fears, and Anxieties; The Encyclopedia of Child Abuse, Third Edition; and numerous other titles on pivotal medical and psychological issues. In addition, Adamec authored Pathological Gambling for Chelsea House's Psychological Disorders series.