Includes bibliographical references (p. 116-123) and index.
Contents:
Development of anxiety disorders -- Evaluation and treatment of anxiety disorders -- Generalized anxiety disorder -- Separation anxiety disorder -- Social phobia -- Specific phobia -- Panic attacks and panic disorder -- Obsessive-compulsive disorder -- Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Outlook for the future.
Summary:
Presents an introduction to anxiety disorders in children and teenagers, discussing how they can be identified, the medications that can be used to lessen their symptoms, and the types of psychotherapies used to treat them.
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