EBOOK Panic Disorder: The Facts

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 therapyand 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.