Anxiety Disorders: An Information Guide - Softcover

Rector, Neil A; Bourdeau, Danielle; Kitchen, Kate

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1771143371 ISBN 13: 9781771143370

Publisher: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2016

Synopsis

This guide explores the difference between normal anxiety and anxiety disorders, and the different ways that anxiety is expressed. It explains the causes and theories of anxiety in simple, straightforward language, and gives an overview of treatments. The guide also looks at long-term strategies to manage anxiety and prevent relapse, and suggests ways that family members can help, as well as finding support for themselves. This guide was revised and updated in 2016.

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About the Authors

Neil A. Rector, PhD, C.Psych., is a clinical psychologist and director of the mood and anxiety research and treatment program in the department of psychiatry at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. He is also a full professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. He is a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy (USA). Dr. Rector is also the author of two other CAMH information guides: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy.

Danielle Bourdeau, MD, is an independent mental health care professional in Toronto, Ontario, and former staff psychiatrist, Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Kate Kitchen, MSW, RSW, currently provides individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy in private practice. Kate worked at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) from 1997 to 2010. While at CAMH she was a clinical social worker in the Mood and Anxiety Program, as a psychotherapist, and later as an advanced practice clinician. She has co-authored several CAMH Information Guides, including Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Anxiety Disorders.

Edition details

• Publisher: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1771143371
• ISBN 13: 9781771143370
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 60