Full Description
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is justifiably receiving increased recognition as an independent, prevalent and disabling condition. This book is a comprehensive overview of the symptoms, pathogenesis and treatment of GAD. Edited by three international experts, authorities from around the globe summarize the growing research database and provide clinicians with a practical approach to the elevation, management and treatment of this disorder.
Contents
1. Evidence that GAD is an Independent Disorder 2. The Impact of GAD 3. Diagnosis and Evaluation of GAD Patients 4. Towards a Psychological Model of the Etiology of GAD 5. Neurobiology 6. Genes vs Environment 7. Cross-cultural Aspects 8. Psychological Aspects and Treatments 9. Do the Benzodiazepines Still have a Role? 10. Buspir one and Antihistamines 11. Antidepressants in GAD 12. GAD in Children and Adolescents 13. GAD in Elderly 14. The Way Forward
