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OverviewPanic disorder is a remarkably common psychological condition, characterized by sudden attacks of intense fear and panic. Approximately 3% of the population will experience some aspects of panic disorder during their lifetime. Incredibly distressing, it can have an adverse effect on most aspects of the person's life, especially if chronic. 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. 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. Numerous personal accounts are given throughout the book, highlighting various aspects of panic disorder and its treatment and management.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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stanley J. Rachman , Padmal de SilvaPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.138kg ISBN: 9780199574698ISBN 10: 0199574693 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 January 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1. Panic and panic disorders ; 2. The experience of panic ; 3. Facts about panic ; 4. The consequences of panic ; 5. Theories of panic disorder ; 6. Treatment of panic disorders ; 7. Further aspects of treatment ; 8. Assessment and evaluation ; 9. Obstacles and complications ; 10. Some practical advice ; 11. Common Questions ; Appendix 1 - The Mobility Inventory ; Appendix 2 - The Cognitions Questionnaire ; Appendix 3 - Learning to relax: a simple guide ; Appendix 4 - Useful organizations ; Appendix 5 - Further readingReviewsReview from previous edition From a review of the previous edition: The information is matter-of-fact and easy to grasp; reading the book may require some interest but no high level of education and certainly no psychological or medical knowledge. Behaviour Research The information is matter-of-fact and easy to grasp; reading the book may require some interest but no high level of education and certainly no psychological or medical knowledge. * Behaviour Research * Review from previous edition From a review of the previous edition: Author InformationStanley Rachman is Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and Professor of Pyschology at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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