Facts: Panic Disorder

Description

This is a truly authoritative and practical guide to all aspects of panic disorder.

Clearly written in a compassionate and understanding style

Provides invaluable information for the both the sufferer and those who live with them

New to this edition

Includes new treatment stategies

Fully updated information on self-help groups

Discusses new studies evaluating cognitive behavioural therapy treatments

Includes more case illustrations

Panic disorder is a remarkably common psychological condition, characterized by sudden attacks of intense fear and panic. Approximately 3% of the population will experience some signs of panic disorder during their lifetime. It is a very distressing condition, and if it persists, has an adverse effect on most aspects of the person`s life.

This new edition of Panic Disorder: The Facts includes valuable new information on treatment and discusses the relationship between panic disorder and other anxiety conditions. It also assesses the evidence for the available treatments, drawing from the latest scientific research. Information on self-help has also been revised. Up-to-date information on the nature, symptoms, causes, theories and treatment of panic disorder is provided, all in non-technical language. The chapters on treatment give a detailed account of psychological therapy and also discuss drug treatment. A final chapter answers some commonly asked questions. Numerous personal accounts are given throughout the book, highlighting various aspects of panic disorder and its treatment.

Though mainly intended for sufferers of panic disorder, and their families and friends, it will also be of interest to the general reader, and to health care workers who have to deal with this problem.

Clearly written by two leading experts, the book will remain a valuable source of information for anyone affected by this disorder.

Readership: Sufferers from panic disorder, and friends/family.

Contents

1. Panic and panic disorder

2. The experience of panic

3. Facts about panic

4. The consequences of panic

5. Theories of panic disorder

6. Treatment of panic disorder

7. Further aspects of treatment

8. Assessment and evaluation

9. Obstacles and complications

10. Some practical advice

11. Some common questions