Author Description
In this up-to-date volume, comprehensive chapters on the physiology and pharmacology of anxiety are complemented by a detailed discussion of controversial clinical issues, such as diagnosis and drug dependency. The aim is to provide a constructive overview that integrates many of the contradictory elements of the disorder. Anxiety is recognized, for example, as both an unpleasant symptom and an essential drive. It is easy to recognize, but difficult to diagnose. It is specific in origin but exceedingly diffuse in its expression. The book comes at a time of rapid growth in knowledge about anxiety disorders and their treatment. It critically assesses current therapeutic regimes and highlights research that will influence future clinical practice.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex physiological and pharmacological mechanisms underlying anxiety while addressing the clinical challenges of diagnosis and therapeutic management. Peter Tyrer, a recognized expert in the field, synthesizes current research to reconcile the contradictory nature of anxiety as both a biological drive and a pathological symptom. The text provides a framework for understanding how pharmacological interventions interact with the diffuse clinical expressions of anxiety disorders.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of the physiological basis of anxiety
- Detailed examination of pharmacological treatment protocols
- Discussion of clinical controversies including drug dependency and diagnostic criteria
- Evaluation of emerging research trends in psychopharmacology
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a general self-help guide for patients
- Excludes non-pharmacological therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and clinicians frequently cite this monograph as a rigorous resource for understanding the biological underpinnings of anxiety disorders. Readers note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored specifically for professionals and researchers in the field of psychiatry.
Page Count:
312
Publication Date:
1989-05-25
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192617265
ISBN-13:
9780192617262
Clinical Psychology
Medical
Anxiety
Pharmacology
Psychiatry
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