The Sydney Handbook of Anxiety Disorders: A Guide to the Symptoms, Causes and Treatments of Anxiety Disorders
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (583 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0994214502 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 410 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Tiller, Medicine Today . It is a commendable publication. "This new book from the University of Sydney Medical School, prepared by clinicians and researchers of international repute, provides a valuable and practical guide to anxiety disorders for busy doctors in general practice and community care. It would also be of value for undergraduate medical and nursing students and others with an interest in clinical health practice." -- Professor John W.G. It does not pretend to have the encyclopaedic qualities of major texts on cognitive behavioural therapeutics, but in an integrated fashion contains the essence that is of value to a busy practitioner. The book is worthy of consideration by anyone treating patients with these disorders - particularly GPs, who deal with patients with anxiety disorders
Bob Mooney said Essential reading. The editors of the Sydney Handbook of Anxiety Disorders: A Guide to the Symptoms, Causes and Treatments of Anxiety Disorders set out to produce a text that provided a solid understanding of the biological and psychological theories underpinning the anxiety disorders, the epidemiology and clinical features of various anxiety disorders, and without doubt they have achieved their goal in a most professional manner.The book is well structured in that each chapter is dedicated to unpacking essential information that fosters the reader’s understan. fabulous work katrina langhorn I thought this book was thorough and well researched. There were a few minor errors that could be fixed:"examine.the " pg 112 needs capitalPg 70 "homeostasis This " requires a full stopPg 197 a whole line space between the 2 words. "Verbal. means". "Five Stars" according to Mariyana Mirich. Excellent read! Very professional.
Of great concern is the fact that 40 percent of those who do seek treatment receive misguided advice.Despite this alarming news, there is hope. This book presents a comprehensive guide to anxiety disorders, a major mental health concern in Australia. It uniquely explores a biopsychosocial model adopted by the University of Sydney.Anxiety disorders are common psychiatric conditions with a devastating effect on quality of life that is often underestimated. New and traditional psychological and pharmacological treatment options are meticulously analysed in simple language, while case studies give real-life examples of diagnosis and treatment plans. While more than 14 percent of Australians exhibit symptoms of anxiety disorders, only half seek treatment. The Australian mental health community, particularly the faculty of the University of Sydney, is rallying around anxiety r