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An in-depth look at prevalent anxiety disorders in adolescents,
this book is designed for parents of teens who have recently been
diagnosed with or who are at risk for developing such a disorder.
It is also for other adults, such as teachers and guidance
counsellors, who are regularly in contact with at-risk adolescents.
The book combines scientific expertise - including information
about available treatments and up-to-date research findings on
anxiety disorders-with the practical wisdom of parents who have
raised teenagers with these illnesses. In clear and accessible
language, Dr Edna B. Foa and Linda Wasmer Andrews explain in detail
each of the four major anxiety disorders (social anxiety disorder,
generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and
post-traumatic stress disorder). The book includes tips on how to
go about getting a diagnosis, what a diagnosis means, when and
where to get treatment, and how to navigate the health care system.
There is also advice on how to handle everyday life - both at home
and at school - once the teen is diagnosed. Pointers on red flags
to look out for and about the dangers of doing nothing are included
as well to help parents and other adults deal effectively with
adolescent anxiety disorders before they become debilitating.
We've all felt occasional pangs of shyness and self-consciousness,
but for the 15 million Americans with social anxiety disorder, the
fear of being scrutinized and criticized can reach disabling
proportions. Such was the case for Emily Ford, who shares her
firsthand experiences in these pages.
Emily's true story of fear, struggle, and ultimate triumph is sure
to resonate with other socially anxious teenagers and young adults.
Emily's frank, often witty, sometimes poignant account of how she
negotiated all the obstacles of social anxiety--and eventually
overcame them with the help of therapy and hard work--makes for
compelling reading. Yet this book is more than just a memoir.
Emily's story is coupled with the latest
medical and scientific information about the causes, diagnosis,
treatment, and self-management of social anxiety disorder (or SAD).
Readers will find a wealth of solid advice and genuine inspiration
here. In engaging, accessible language--and with the help of
psychiatrist Michael Liebowitz--she
discusses what is known and not known about social anxiety disorder
in adolescents. She outlines the various psychotherapies available
for those with SAD and explains how to seek professional help, how
to talk to family and friends about the illness, and how to handle
difficult social situations.
The result is both an absorbing story and a useful guide that will
help to ease the isolation caused by SAD, encouraging young people
to believe that, with commitment and hard work, they can overcome
this illness.
Part of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series of books
written specifically for teens and young adults, What You Must
Think of Me will also be a valuableresource for friends and family
of those with SAD. It offers much-needed hope to young people,
helping them to overcome this illness and
lead healthy, productive lives.
Adolescents (ages 12-20) with attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) are at risk for academic problems, strained
relationships, peer rejection and unsafe behavior - and parents are
often at a loss for how to handle these challenges. If Your
Adolescent Has ADHD: An Essential Resource for Parents provides the
up-to-date information and down-to-earth support that parents need.
It offers an in-depth look at causes, symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment, and parenting strategies. Contrary to what was once
believed, ADHD that starts earlier in childhood usually persists
into the teen years. Yet even experienced parents are often caught
unawares by the fresh challenges that adolescence brings. This book
is one of the few to address ADHD in the context of teen
friendships, dating, curfews and sports and extracurricular
activities. It also offers practical advice from a leading
psychologist on determining readiness to drive and instilling good
homework and study habits. This book is a readable, reliable guide
to evidence-based treatments for ADHD including behavioral therapy,
medications, and educational interventions. Some approaches, such
as school-based mentoring, have been little discussed in other
parenting books. The authors also offer effective behavioral
strategies that can be used at home, including communication and
negotiation, problem solving, rewards, strategic punishments and
behavioral contracts; and advice for older adolescents on dealing
with college, work, and moving away from home.
For the more than 2 million Americans with obsessive-compulsive
disorder, the intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable behaviors can
take a harsh toll, as author Jared Douglas Kant knows all too well.
Diagnosed with OCD at age 11, Jared became ruled by dread of deadly
germs and diseases, the unrelenting need to count and check things,
and a persistent, nagging doubt that overshadowed his life.
In The Thought that Counts, Jared shares his deeply personal
account of trial, tribulation, and ultimately triumph. Using
anecdotes, narratives and sidebars, this book adds a human face to
a complex disorder. Jared's funny, often touching, sometimes
harrowing tale makes for compelling reading. Yet his memoir is only
half the story. With the help of psychologist Martin Franklin,
Ph.D., and veteran science writer Linda Wasmer Andrews, Jared
paints the big picture for other teens with OCD. Drawing on the
latest scientific and medical evidence, he explains how to
recognize warning signs, where to find help, and what treatments
have proved effective. Jared also offers practical suggestions on
managing the symptoms of OCD at home, at school, and in
relationships with family and friends. The result is both an
absorbing memoir and a useful guide that will help to ease the
isolation caused by OCD, assuring anyone recently diagnosed with
the disease that, with commitment and hard work, they can overcome
this illness.
Part of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series of books
written specifically for teens and young adults, this volume offers
hope to young people who are struggling with obsessive-compulsive
disorder, helping them to overcome the challenges of this illness
and go on to lead healthy, productive lives.
An in-depth look at prevalent anxiety disorders in adolescents,
this book is designed for parents of teens who have recently been
diagnosed with or who are at risk for developing such a disorder.
It is also for other adults, such as teachers and guidance
counsellors, who are regularly in contact with at-risk adolescents.
The book combines scientific expertise - including information
about available treatments and up-to-date research findings on
anxiety disorders-with the practical wisdom of parents who have
raised teenagers with these illnesses. In clear and accessible
language, Dr Edna B. Foa and Linda Wasmer Andrews explain in detail
each of the four major anxiety disorders (social anxiety disorder,
generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and
post-traumatic stress disorder). The book includes tips on how to
go about getting a diagnosis, what a diagnosis means, when and
where to get treatment, and how to navigate the health care system.
There is also advice on how to handle everyday life - both at home
and at school - once the teen is diagnosed. Pointers on red flags
to look out for and about the dangers of doing nothing are included
as well to help parents and other adults deal effectively with
adolescent anxiety disorders before they become debilitating.
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