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Anxiety, a very short introduction, Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman

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Anxiety, a very short introduction, Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-148) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Anxiety

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

754720546

Responsibility statement

Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman

Series statement

Very short introduction, 318

Sub title

a very short introduction

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

Table Of Contents

What is anxiety? -- Theories of anxiety -- Nature or nurture -- Michael Palin and Graham Taylor: everyday anxiety and how to cope with it -- Phobias -- Social phobia -- Panic disorder -- Generalized anxiety disorder -- Obsessive-compulsive disorder -- Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Treatment -- Appendix: Self-assessment questionnaires and further information

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