Bookby Michael E. Portman.
Contents:
Foreword by John H. Riskind
Preface.-1. Nature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.-2. Assessment and Diagnosis
DSM-IV-TR: Diagnostic Criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder.-3. Conceptual Models
Beck's Model
Barlow's Emotion Theory
Cognitive Avoidance Theory of Worry
Riskind's Model of Looming Vulnerability
The Role of Intolerance of Uncertainty
Metacognitive Model.-4. Psychosocial Treatments for Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Metacognitive Therapy
Supportive-Expressive Psychodynamic Therapy
Integrative Psychotherapy
Emotion Regulation Therapy
Acceptance-Based Behavior Therapy.-5. Pharmacotherapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Genetics
Neurobiology
Medications used for Generalized Anxiety Disorder.-6. Special Populations
Children and Adolescents
Clinical Presentation
Assessment and Diagnosis
Psychosocial Treatments
Pharmacological Treatments
Older Adults
Clinical Presentation
Assessment and Diagnosis
Psychosocial Treatments
Pharmacological Treatments.-7. Enigmas and Paradoxes
Prevention
Cultural Considerations
Treatment Resistant Generalized Anxiety Disorder.-8. Future Directions and Recommendations.-Final Remarks.Appendix A: Assessment Tools for Adults and Older Adults
Appendix B: Assessment Tools for Children and Adolescents.