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Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental, emotional, and behavioral problems for children and adolescents. About 13 of every 100 people ages 9 to 17 experience some kind of anxiety disorder. Additionally, about half of children and adolescents with anxiety disorders have a second anxiety disorder or other mental or behavioral disorder, such as depression. Anxiety disorders occur in a variety of forms, from generalized anxiety disorder to specific phobias, and can often be successfully treated through medication and therapy.""Living with Anxiety Disorders"" provides all the information teens need to completely understand this disease and its consequences on day-to-day life. Written in clear, straightforward language by medical professionals, this volume features several real-life cases and treatments of teens living with anxiety disorders. Sidebars, appendixes, and further reading help readers become familiar with this topic.
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Gr 9 Up-Although written for teens with these conditions, these titles will have more general appeal due to chapters titled "When Someone You Love Has Cancer" and "Helping Others Cope with Anxiety." Cancer begins with a comprehensive discussion of the disease, including the many different types, treatment possibilities, and risk factors. Subsequent chapters discuss the types of cancer most common in teens, how to deal with the emotional and physical aspects of diagnosis and treatment, and what to expect during radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Controversial topics, such as the pros and cons of genetic testing for the presence of known "cancer" genes and how to pay for treatment, are discussed. Anxiety Disorders begins by identifying the difference between these conditions and normal fear. It stresses the importance of getting a professional evaluation and outlines various types of treatments, including psychotherapy and medication. Attention is also given to stress-management techniques such as breathing and visualization exercises. The explanation of all of the various types of qualified professionals and practitioners is useful, as is a detailed list of possible drug treatments and how they work. The recent concern linking certain drugs used for depression with suicide is addressed. Material in both titles is presented in a straightforward manner, with chapters concluding with a "What You Need to Know" summary. Both volumes include an extensive appendix listing support groups and related information.-Ragan O'Malley, Saint Ann's School, Brooklyn, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental, emotional, and behavioral problems for children and adolescents. About 13 out of every 100 people ages 9 to 17 experience some kind of anxiety disorder. Additionally, about half of children and adolescents with anxiety disorders have a second anxiety disorder or other mental or behavioral disorder, such as depression. Anxiety disorders occur in a variety of forms, from generalized anxiety disorder to specific phobias, and can often be successfully treated through medication and therapy. Living with Anxiety Disorders provides all the information teens need to completely understand this disease and its consequences on day-to-day life. Written in clear, straightforward language by a medical professional, this volume features several real-life cases and treatments of teens living with anxiety disorders. Sidebars, appendixes, and further reading help readers become familiar with this topic. Excerpted from Living with Anxiety Disorders by Allen R. Miller All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.Table of Contents
| 1 Fear v. Anxiety Disorder: What's the Difference? | p. 1 |
| 2 Getting an Evaluation: Where to Turn | p. 13 |
| 3 Treatment: Therapy and Pills | p. 29 |
| 4 "Am I Just Shy?": Social Phobia | p. 57 |
| 5 "I Just Can't Stop!": Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | p. 73 |
| 6 "The Memory Haunts Me!": Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | p. 91 |
| 7 "I Worry All the Time!": Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) | p. 101 |
| 8 "I Think I'm Going to Die!": Anxiety to the Extreme-Panic Disorder | p. 111 |
| 9 Black Cats and Broken Mirrors: Specific Phobias | p. 121 |
| 10 Helping Others Cope with Anxiety | p. 131 |
| 11 Paying for Care | p. 139 |
| Appendix 1 Associations and Support Groups | p. 145 |
| Appendix 2 Anxiety Screening Tools | p. 169 |
| Appendix 3 Phobias Listed by Fear | p. 171 |
| Glossary | p. 175 |
| Read More About It | p. 185 |
| Index | p. 195 |
