The Clinical Management of Anxiety Disorders [Hardcover]

William Coryell (Editor), George Winokur (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 1991 | ISBN-10: 0195059530 | ISBN-13: 978-0195059533 | Edition: 1

The anxiety disorders are both disabling and widespread, but while research into treatment has been vigorous, especially in the past decade, it has been carried out within diverse disciplines and the results have been scattered and hard to use. This text is for clinicians who need both an overview of anxiety disorders and guidelines on their treatment. The authors draw together many vital research findings and describe all empirically founded treatments with a specific focus on these disorders. Cognitive and behavioral strategies are given special attention. Psychotherapeutic approaches are also described and integrated with drug treatments. The book concludes with a synthesis of all therapies for the spectrum of anxiety disorders.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An impressive monograph . . . . shows a refreshing candor and openmindedness . . . . It is certainly valuable for general psychiatrists." --The New England Journal of Medicine

"Clearly sets out the evidence for both pharmacological and psychological treatments of anxiety disorders. . . .The case for psychological treatment is well argued. . . .Excellent book." --The Lancet

"A valuable reference source and useful manual." --Biological Abstracts/RRMRG

"An important overview of the anxiety disorders. . . .A multi-author volume that is well integrated and that flows logically from chapter to chapter, indicating a successful editorial responsibility by Drs. Coryell and Winokur. The book is designed to be useful for clinicians, and each chapter provides an overview of the subject in a concise manner. . . .Well referenced. . . .Chapters provide clear, articulate presentations of psychotherapeutic strategies and their validity as documented by controlled studies. . . .An excellent volume for the professional library of a psychiatric practitioner, a resident in psychiatry, or an individual who teaches others about psychiatric therapeutics." --Abstract-a-Card-System: Psychiatry Edition

"Many of the chapters . . . provide useful information for making differential diagnoses and some interesting discussions about comorbidity among anxiety disorders, depression, and various personality disorders. Another important aspect of this collection is the editors' commitment to providing a balanced presentation of treatment strategies. . . . the book provides a very able, empirically-based introduction to all the DSM-II anxiety disorders." --Contemporary Psychology

About the Author

George Winokur, Chairman and Professor, Department of Psychiatry, both of the University of Iowa.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (January 31, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195059530
• ISBN-13: 978-0195059533
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,982,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)