Anxiety : a very short introduction

By:

Freeman, Daniel

Contributor(s):

Freeman, Jason

Material type: Text

9780199567157

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

152.46 FRE-A

Contents:

1. What is anxiety?

2. Theories of anxiety

3. Nature or nurture?

4. Michael Palin and Graham Taylor : Everyday anxiety and how to cope with it

5. Phobias

6. Social phobia

7. Panic disorder

8. Generalized anxiety disorder

9. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

10. Post-traumatic stress disorder

11. Treatment

Summary: Are we born with our fears or do we learn them? Why do our fears persist? What purpose does anxiety serve? How common are anxiety disorders, and which treatments are most effective? What's happening in our brain when we feel fear? This Very Short Introduction draws on the best scientific research to offer a highly accessible explanation of what anxiety is, why it is such a normal and vital part of our emotional life, and the key factors that cause it. Insights are drawn from psychology, neuroscience, genetics, epidemiology and clinical trials. Providing a fascinating illustration of the discussion are two interviews conducted specifically for the book, with the actor, writer and director Michael Palin and former England football manager Graham Taylor.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	IIITD Library Corridor	Psychology	152.46 FRE-A (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		013260

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. What is anxiety?

2. Theories of anxiety

3. Nature or nurture?

4. Michael Palin and Graham Taylor : Everyday anxiety and how to cope with it

5. Phobias

6. Social phobia

7. Panic disorder

8. Generalized anxiety disorder

9. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

10. Post-traumatic stress disorder

11. Treatment

Are we born with our fears or do we learn them? Why do our fears persist? What purpose does anxiety serve? How common are anxiety disorders, and which treatments are most effective? What's happening in our brain when we feel fear? This Very Short Introduction draws on the best scientific research to offer a highly accessible explanation of what anxiety is, why it is such a normal and vital part of our emotional life, and the key factors that cause it. Insights are drawn from psychology, neuroscience, genetics, epidemiology and clinical trials. Providing a fascinating illustration of the discussion are two interviews conducted specifically for the book, with the actor, writer and director Michael Palin and former England football manager Graham Taylor.

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