Anxiety Disorders Sourcebook, First Edition provides an insight about the ways people encounter anxiety and its various types, including general anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder. It also provides information about chronic illnesses due to anxiety and ways to overcome it.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part I: Introduction to Mental Health Disorders and Anxiety
• Chapter 1— Introduction to Mental Health Disorders
• Section 1.1— What Is Mental Health?
• Section 1.2— Mental Health Myths and Facts
• Chapter 2— Understanding Anxiety Disorders
• Chapter 3— Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders in United States
• Chapter 4— Anxiety Disorders in Specific Populations
• Section 4.1— Anxiety and Depression among Children
• Section 4.2— Anxiety among Teens
• Section 4.3— Anxiety among Pregnant Women
• Section 4.4— Anxiety among Older Adults
• Section 4.5— Anxiety among Gay and Bisexual Men
• Chapter 5— How Anxiety Affects Quality of Life
• Part II: Types of Anxiety Disorders
• Chapter 6— Agoraphobia
• Chapter 7— General Anxiety Disorder
• Chapter 8— Illness Anxiety Disorder
• Chapter 9— Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Section 9.1— Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) among Children
• Section 9.2— Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder among Adults
• Section 9.3— Hoarding Disorder: A Form of OCD
• Chapter 10— Panic Disorder
• Chapter 11— Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• Section 11.1— Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• Section 11.2— PTSD in Children and Teens
• Section 11.3— Issues Related to Women
• Section 11.4— How Is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Measured?
• Section 11.5— Coping with Traumatic Stress Reactions
• Chapter 12— Selective Mutism
• Chapter 13— Separation Anxiety Disorder
• Chapter 14— Social Anxiety Disorder
• Section 14.1— What Is Social Anxiety Disorder?
• Section 14.2— Brain Imaging Predicts Psychotherapy Success in Patients with Social Anxiety Disorder
• Chapter 15— Somatic Symptom Disorder
• Chapter 16— Specific Phobia
• Chapter 17— Test Anxiety
• Part III: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment for Anxiety Disorders
• Chapter 18— Anxiety: Signs and Symptoms
• Chapter 19— Risk Factors of Anxiety Disorders
• Chapter 20— Anxiety due to Quitting Smoking
• Chapter 21— Bullying and Its Impact on Children
• Chapter 22— Diagnosis for People with Anxiety
• Chapter 23— Treatment Options for People with Anxiety
• Chapter 24— Therapies for Anxiety
• Section 24.1— Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Section 24.2— Psychotherapy
• Section 24.3— Antianxiety Medications
• Chapter 25— Complementary and Alternative Approaches for Anxiety
• Section 25.1— Are You Considering a Complementary Health Approach?
• Section 25.2— Anxiety and Complementary Health Approaches: What the Science Says
• Section 25.3— Things to Know about Complementary Health Approaches for Anxiety
• Section 25.4— Abdominal Breathing
• Section 25.5— Chamomile Capsules Ease Anxiety
• Section 25.6— Meditation for Treating Anxiety
• Section 25.7— Mindfulness Practice in the Treatment of Anxiety
• Section 25.8— Relaxation Therapy
• Section 25.9— Yoga
• Chapter 26— Technology and the Future of Mental Health Treatment
• Part IV: Anxiety and Other Chronic Illnesses
• Chapter 27— Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
• Chapter 28— Bipolar Disorder
• Chapter 29— Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
• Chapter 30— Borderline Personality Disorder
• Chapter 31— Cancer
• Chapter 32— Depression
• Chapter 33— Eating Disorders
• Chapter 34— Erectile Dysfunction
• Chapter 35— Fibromyalgia
• Chapter 36— HIV/AIDS
• Chapter 37— Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Chapter 38— Insomnia Disorders
• Chapter 39— Menopause
• Chapter 40— Substance Abuse
• Section 40.1— Mental and Substance Use Disorders
• Section 40.2— Link between Marijuana Use and Psychiatric Disorders
• Part V: Managing Stress and Everyday Anxiety
• Chapter 41— Coping with Stress
• Chapter 42— Walking to Wellness
• Chapter 43— Becoming More Resilient
• Chapter 44— Coping with Emotions without Smoking
• Chapter 45— Pets Are Good for Mental Health
• Chapter 46— Reducing Anxiety before Any Surgical Procedure
• Part VI: Looking Ahead
• Chapter 47— Living with Anxiety Disorders
• Chapter 48— Facing Mental Health Problems: What You Need to Do
• Chapter 49— Financial Assistance for Treating Mental Health Problems
• Chapter 50— Caregivers and Mental Health
• Section 50.1— Understanding Anxiety Disorders— From a Caregiver's Perspective
• Section 50.2— Self-Care for Family Caregivers
• Section 50.3— Caregiver Stress
• Chapter 51— Clinical Trials
• Section 51.1— Importance of Clinical Trials
• Section 51.2— Attention Bias Modification Treatment (ABMT) for Anxiety Disorders
• Section 51.3— Gaze Contingent Feedback for Anxiety Disorders in Children
• Section 51.4— Elective Coronary Angiography and Anxiety Study (ANGST)
• Section 51.5— Stuttering and Anxiety
• Chapter 52— Research on Anxiety Disorders
• Section 52.1— Role of Research in Improving the Understanding and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
• Section 52.2— Pediatrics-Based Brief Therapy Outdoes Referral for Youths with Anxiety and Depression
• Section 52.3— Estrogen Alters Memory Circuit Function in Women with Gene Variant
• Section 52.4— Circuitry for Fearful Feelings, Behavior Untangled in Anxiety Disorders
• Section 52.5— The Relationship between PTSD and Suicide
• Part VII: Additional Help and Information
• Chapter 53— Glossary of Terms Related to Anxiety Disorders
• Chapter 54— Statewide Mental Health Resources
• Chapter 55— Directory of Organizations That Help People with Anxiety Disorders and Other Mental Health Concerns