Psychopharmacology of Panic (British Association for Psychopharmacology Monograph) [Hardcover]

Stuart A. Montgomery (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0192620878 | ISBN-13: 978-0192620873 | Publication Date: February 25, 1993 | Edition: 1

In this book, a group of distinguished contributors review the epidemiology, biological basis, and current treatments of panic disorder. Particular emphasis is given to new findings on the co-morbidity of panic, especially with depression. The most up-to-date information on the biochemical events involved in the provocation of panic attacks is presented, and the roles of serotonin, cholecystokinin, GABA, and noradrenalin are examined in detail. This knowledge opens up possibilities for novel treatments for panic disorder, and their potential is assessed by the contributors. It is only relatively recently that panic has been classified as a distinct psychiatric disorder and it now appears in the International Classification of Disease in ICD10.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This book is essential reading for basic scientists and clinicians interested in the anxiety and depressive disorders. The contributors are expert and informed and write clearly and succinctly. Each chapter has a comprehensive reference list. The uniformly high standard of the text is complemented by careful editing and indexing.' Malcolm Lader, Institute of Psychiatry, British Journal of Psychiatry, April 1994

'Specialists in the field will no doubt find material of interest in this book.' F.O. Wells

About the Author

Stuart A. Montgomery, Reader and Honorary Consultant, Academic Department of Psychiatry, St Mary's Hospital Medical School, London.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (February 25, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192620878
• ISBN-13: 978-0192620873
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #687,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)