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Summary
Between 20 and 23 million Americans have some type of anxiety disorder. Some of the most common types include general anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, specific phobias such as fear of heights or spiders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and acute stress disorder. Through real-life case studies and information from experts, this book provides the tools young people need to understand various anxiety disorders affecting themselves, their friends and family, and their world.
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Horn Book Review
Short chapters cover the basics of each disorder/disease: definitions, symptoms, treatment, and research. The scientific writing is serviceable; personal stories plus articles and graphics from USA Today provide real-life context. Accompanying photos are generic, but the photomicrographs in Lupus are clear and specific. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these USA Today Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders titles: Anxiety Disorders and Lupus.] (c) Copyright 2012. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Panic and fear |
| Rituals, trauma, and worry |
| Treatment options |
| Stress management |
| You can beat an anxiety disorder |
