Full Description
It is estimated that over 25% of the population suffer from some degree of anxiety disorder and that this figure is on the increase. Every member of the primary healthcare team will see these disorders regularly and needs to be able to make the correct diagnosis swiftly and offer the appropriate level of care and support.This new edition, fully revised and updated, offers expert guidance on the diagnosis of the most commonly presenting disorders and covers all therapeutic strategies including the latest drug treatments.- Expert advice from two of the world's leading specialists- Covers both the psychiatric and psychopharmacological approaches to treatment- Includes all major presenting disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Contents
DefinitionsPathophysiology of anxietyPrevalenceClinical featuresGeneral managementPsychological treatmentPharmacological treatmentFuture trends
