Auteur : Nutt, David J. 1951- / Rickels, Karl 1924- / Stein, Dan J.

Maison d'édition : Martin Dunitz

Date de publication : 2002

Collation : x, 204 p. : ill.

ISBN : 1841841315

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : I : Symptoms
1. Evidence that generalized anxiety disorder is an independent disorder -- 2. The impact of generalized anxiety disorder -- 3. Diagnosis and evaluation of generalized anxiety disorder patients -- 4. Towards a psychological model of the etiology of generalized anxiety disorder
II : Pathogenesis
5. Neurobiology -- 6. Gene-environment interactions in generalized anxiety disorder -- 7. Generalized anxiety disorder across cultures
III : Treatment
8. Psychological aspects and treatment of generalized anxiety disorder -- 9. Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder : do benzodiazepines still have a role? -- 10. Buspirone and antihistamines in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder -- 11. Antidepressants in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder
IV : Special situations
12. Generalized anxiety disorder in children and adolescents -- 13. Generalized anxiety disorder in later life -- 14. The way forward

Résumé : 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.

Mots-clés : Angoisse / Trouble panique / État de stress post-traumatique / Angoisse - Étiologie

Cote : WM 172 N978g 2002