
Panic Disorder: The Facts
Oxford University Press
3rd Edition
Published on 1. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-19-957469-8 (ISBN)
Description
Panic disorder is a remarkably common psychological condition, characterized by sudden attacks of intense fear and panic. Approximately 3% of the population will experience some aspects of panic disorder during their lifetime. Incredibly distressing, it can have an adverse effect on most aspects of the person's life, especially if chronic.
This new edition of Panic Disorder: The Facts includes valuable new information on treatment and discusses the relationship between panic disorder and other anxiety conditions. It also assesses the evidence for the available treatments, drawing from the latest scientific research. Up-to-date information on the nature, symptoms, causes, theories and treatment of panic disorder is provided, all in non-technical language. The chapters on treatment give a detailed account of psychological therapy and also discuss drug treatment. Numerous personal accounts are given throughout the book, highlighting various aspects of panic disorder and its treatment and management.
Though mainly intended for sufferers of panic disorder, and their families and friends, it will also be of interest to the general reader, and to health care workers who have to deal with this problem.
Clearly written by two leading experts, the book will remain a valuable source of information for anyone affected by this disorder.
This new edition of Panic Disorder: The Facts includes valuable new information on treatment and discusses the relationship between panic disorder and other anxiety conditions. It also assesses the evidence for the available treatments, drawing from the latest scientific research. Up-to-date information on the nature, symptoms, causes, theories and treatment of panic disorder is provided, all in non-technical language. The chapters on treatment give a detailed account of psychological therapy and also discuss drug treatment. Numerous personal accounts are given throughout the book, highlighting various aspects of panic disorder and its treatment and management.
Though mainly intended for sufferers of panic disorder, and their families and friends, it will also be of interest to the general reader, and to health care workers who have to deal with this problem.
Clearly written by two leading experts, the book will remain a valuable source of information for anyone affected by this disorder.
Reviews / Votes
Review from previous edition From a review of the previous edition: The information is matter-of-fact and easy to grasp; reading the book may require some interest but no high level of education and certainly no psychological or medical knowledge. * Behaviour Research *More details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
138 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-957469-8 (9780199574698)
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Stanley Rachman | Padmal de Silva
Panic Disorder: The Facts
E-Book
10/2009
3rd Edition
OUP eBook
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Stanley Rachman | Padmal de Silva
Panic Disorder: The Facts
E-Book
09/2009
3rd Edition
OUP eBook
€10.49
Available for download
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01/2004
2nd Edition
Oxford University Press
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Persons
Stanley Rachman is Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and Professor of Pyschology at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Author
Professor, Psychology Department, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Former Senior Lecturer in Psychology, at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, University of London and Consultant Clinical Psychologist, South London and Maudsley National Health Service Trust, London, UK
Content
1. Panic and panic disorders ; 2. The experience of panic ; 3. Facts about panic ; 4. The consequences of panic ; 5. Theories of panic disorder ; 6. Treatment of panic disorders ; 7. Further aspects of treatment ; 8. Assessment and evaluation ; 9. Obstacles and complications ; 10. Some practical advice ; 11. Common Questions ; Appendix 1 - The Mobility Inventory ; Appendix 2 - The Cognitions Questionnaire ; Appendix 3 - Learning to relax: a simple guide ; Appendix 4 - Useful organizations ; Appendix 5 - Further reading