Bibliograph

Anxiety and phobias, Carrie Iorizzo

Type

Label

Anxiety and phobias, Carrie Iorizzo

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

10-13

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grade 7 to 8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Anxiety and phobias

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

844726387

Responsibility statement

Carrie Iorizzo

Series statement

Understanding mental health

Summary

"Anxiety disorders, such as phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are the most common group of mental illnesses in the United States. Recent studies suggest eight percent of U.S. teenagers suffer from an anxiety disorder. This informative title examines different anxiety disorders, including their causes, symptoms, effects, and treatment options. A chapter on caring for others discusses how anxiety and phobias affect young people with siblings and parents who have the disorder"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Totally freaked -- What is anxiety? -- What are phobias? -- Diagnosis and treatment -- Dealing with stigma -- Managing fear -- Friends and family -- The toolbox

Target audience

juvenile

Classification