Anxiety disorders: An information guide

From: Anxiety disorders: An information guide (© 2005, 2008 CAMH)

This guide is for people with anxiety disorders, their families, partners, friends and anyone else who might be interested. The many aspects of anxiety disorders discussed in this book will answer some common questions, and help readers discuss anxiety disorders with treatment providers.

 

Contents

1. Anxiety and anxiety disorders

• What is normal anxiety?
• How does anxiety affect us?
• When is anxiety a problem?
• What are the anxiety disorders?

2. What causes anxiety disorders?

• Psychological factors
• Biological factors
• Other factors

3. Treatment for anxiety disorders

• Cognitive-behavioural therapy
• Medication options

4. Recovery and relapse prevention

• Preventing relapse and promoting wellness
• Relationship with a partner

5. Help for partners and families

• What happens when someone you love has an anxiety disorder?
• When your relative is first diagnosed
• How to relate to your family member
• Partners and families need to take care of themselves
• Explaining anxiety disorders to children

References

Suggested readings

Internet resources

 

Acknowledgments

We would like to thank the people who shared their personal experiences with anxiety with us, and the people with anxiety disorders, family members and mental health professionals who reviewed earlier drafts. Reviewers included Sheila Gamblen and Veronica King; professional reviewers were Sandie Leith, MSW, RSW, Mary Lalonde, OT, and Donna Weick, MSW, RSW.

We would also like to thank past authors of other guides in this series whose work provided a foundation for the information presented here. In particular, we would like to thank Christina Bartha, Carol Parker and Cathy Thomson.

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