Review
"This is a thoughtful, fresh, and constructively critical analysis of research and theorizing about panic disorder. Dr. McNally has an authoritative command of the literature, and his willingness to tackle controversial aspects of the subject is admirable and welcome. Panic Disorder is an excellent book that will be widely used and frequently quoted." --S. Rachman, Ph.D., University of British Columbia
"An up-to-date and incisive analysis of the current state of our knowledge of panic disorder and related conditions. With admirable breadth and depth, Richard J. McNally covers the latest findings from phenomenology, nosology, and neurobiology as they pertain to the concepts of anxiety, fear, panic, and panic disorder. In this emerging field it is increasingly difficult to keep up with the literature, let alone integrate it. Dr. McNally does a particularly good job of presenting a broad-based integrative view of this all too common disorder. Every clinician and researcher interested in anxiety disorders will want to be familiar with this book." --David H. Barlow, Ph.D., Director of the Phobia and Anxiety Disorders Clinic, University at Albany, State University of New York
"This is a very thoroughly researched and up-to-date review of virtually all that has been written about panic disorder over the past several decades. The reference section alone would make the book highly useful to scholars and worth publishing. The writing style is clear and the book is interesting to read....This is an impressive body of work which promises to contribute importantly to the field." --M. Katherine Shear, M.D., Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
"A gem of a book." --Windy Dryden, Goldsmiths College, University of London
"Panic Disorder: a Critical Analysis is one of the cleverest and most thought-provoking boooks on psychopathology that I have ever read. It is heartily recommended to those who are interested in catching up on theory and ressearch as well as to those who are not interested but should be." --Marcel Van Den Hout, Behavior Research Therapy
"This is a very thoughtful and well crafted book..." --Stephen R. Dager, M.D. in Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
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From the Inside Flap
It can happen anywhere, anytime. And fear of another attack may cause you to stop driving, going to the supermarket, or even leaving your house. Worse, you may be told the problem is "all in your head." If so, you may have panic disorder, a condition that disrupts the lives of nearly six percent of all Americans. Now, this compassionate, authoritative guide brings you both hope and help, providing the latest facts on why panic attacks happen, who is at risk, and what treatments can cure this frightening disorder. Find out about:
The age, sex, and personality type that put you at greatest riskThe physical illnesses, medications, and substance abuse problems that set off attacksThe life-threatening health problems that often develop from untreated panic disorderNews about the best medications, breakthrough help called PFPP, holistic alternative therapies--and exciting research about more effective new treatments.
