Preface

Introduction

Part I: The Basics        

Questions 1-19 provide basic information about anxiety, including:

• What is anxiety?
• What is the general philosophy of this book?
• What is the difference between anxiety and fear?

Part II: The Many Faces of Anxiety      

Questions 20-67 define and describe the various forms of anxiety, including:

• What is performance anxiety?
• What causes a panic attack?
• Can anxiety really keep me up all night?

Part III: Treatment         

Questions 68-100 address how, where, and what kind of treatment to seek, including:

• What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist, between a social worker and a nurse? Whom should I see?
• What are the most important things to find out from my doctor when I am figuring out a treatment course?
• What are the different kinds of therapies?

Resources

Rating Scales

Glossary          

Index