Anxiety and Its Disorders: The Nature and Treatment of Anxiety and Panic

by David H. Barlow

This landmark work is indispensable for anyone studying anxiety or seeking to deliver effective psychological and pharmacological treatments. David H. Barlow comprehensively examines the phenomena of anxiety and panic, their origins, and the roles that each plays in normal and pathological functioning. Chapters coauthored by Barlow with other leading experts then outline what is known about the classification, presentation, etiology, assessment, and treatment of each of the DSM-IV anxiety disorders. A definitive resource for researchers and clinicians, this is also an ideal text for graduate-level courses.

Genres: Psychology

704 pages, Hardcover

Published November 14, 2001

About the author

David H. Barlow, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry Emeritus and Founder of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University. Dr. Barlow has published over 600 articles and chapters and over 75 books and clinical manuals, mostly in the area of the nature and treatment of emotional disorders and clinical research methodology.

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I still dislike the jargon in this book. But I hear it's good for case conceptualization and summaries, so I'll give it a fair shot to help me in the future.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, I just couldn't resist 'cause it's a page turner!