This book discusses the evolving understanding of how stress and anxiety affect people's lives and includes the foremost research on treating these conditions. Personal stories give readers an intimate look at how others are managing these sometimes-debilitating conditions.
General Note
"Portions of this book originally appeared in the book Stress and anxiety-related disorders"--Title page verso.
Content Note
Stress and anxiety disorders at a glance -- Interfering with life -- Anxiety disorders in history -- What is OCD? -- What are phobias? -- Panic attacks and panic disorder -- What is PTSD? -- Generalized anxiety disorder -- Treating anxiety -- Anxiety, society, and research.