Introduction

This volume of the Medical Basic Guides is about Anxiety Disorders. "What You Always Wanted To Know About..." are straight-to-the-point, easily understandable and comprehensive medical ebooks and guides for everybody. Whether you are just interested in the topic of the book or you are directly affected by it, these books can really help you with the information you need. This is your step toward new insights and informations.

Contents

Introduction

Panic Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)

Specific Phobias

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Medication

Antidepressants

SSRIs

Tricyclics

MAOIs

Anti-Anxiety Drugs

Beta-Blockers

Taking Medications

Psychotherapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

How to Get Help for Anxiety Disorders

Ways to Make Treatment More Effective

Role of Research in Improving the Understanding and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders