By: Michael Van Ameringen (Editor), Mark H. Pollack (Editor)

Paperback

Click on the Google Preview image above to read some pages of this book!

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) was first characterized by Freud as part of anxiety neurosis and became part of the diagnostic nomenclature in 1980. GAD is a chronic condition, which affects between 6% -10% in the general population. It is associated with significant functional impairment and increased risk of adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease. It is also frequently found in conjunction with other psychiatric conditions, including mood and other anxiety disorders, and alcohol and substance abuse/dependence. Somatic symptoms are common in GAD, and patients diagnosed with GAD visit primary care physicians twice as often as patients with similar medical and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library series, this pocketbook provides a user-friendly overview of the characterization, diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of GAD in addition to differential diagnoses, pathogenesis, course and clinical co-morbidity associated with this disorder. Each chapter begins with a series of key points.

While other pocketbooks are either sparse in their content or provide an overabundance of information, this one presents valuable information in an attractive and accessible format. Given the depth and style of this book, any reader can use it to become better informed about GAD with the hope of treating those with GAD more effectively. Doody's Notes, Dec 2012

1: M. Van Ameringen, M. Pollack: Introduction 2: B. Patterson, M. Van Ameringen, M. Pollack: Diagnosis and prevalence 3: B. Patterson, M. Van Ameringen, M. Pollack: Clinical features 4: C. Mancini, M. Van Ameringen, B. Patterson, M. Pollack: Neurobiology 5: M. Van Ameringen, M. Pollack: Pharmacotherapy 6: B. Patterson, M. Van Ameringen, M. Pollack: Psychotherapy 7: M. Van Ameringen, M. Pollack: Clinical management 8: M. Van Ameringen, M. Pollack: Self-help resources

ISBN: 9780199557837
ISBN-10: 0199557837
Series: Oxford Psychiatry Library
Audience: Professional
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 120
Published: 15th March 2012
Dimensions (cm): 18.0 x 10.0  x 0.6
Weight (kg): 0.108