anxiety

Lily's mother is sick and her father must go to work, but she does not want to stay with a babysitter, even if it means playing with cute baby Sam, sweet little dog Ringo, and fun big brother Jack.

A monster offers to help a boy who is afraid of numbers do his math homework; but the first time the boy is asked to solve a problem in class and cannot, he realizes he has gotten no bargain.

Defines anxieties and phobias and discusses their causes and treatment.

An alphabetized encyclopedia for general readers and researchers that includes more than two thousand entries on anxiety disorders, panic attacks, specific phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Presents a workbook featuring ten ideas and strategies for dealing with anxiety.

Provides information about anxiety disorders and describes the negative effects they can have on their body. Offers case studies of patients and discusses how they handle their conditions. Examines the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of the disorder and explores coping strategies and treatment. Includes color photos, charts, and a glossary.

Seattle high school senior Jade's life is defined by her anxiety disorder and dysfunctional family, until she spies a mysterious boy with a baby who seems to share her fascination with the elephants at a nearby zoo.

Describes agoraphobia, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, and presents a six-point self-help program that incorporates thought and impulse management, breathing control, relaxation and exercise, and family and friends.

Provides information about social anxiety, discussing what it is, its causes, and its effect on teens, and offers advice on how to cope with the problem and how to know when to seek professional help.

Explains the difference between anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic attacks, explores possible causes, and suggests treatments, including drugs, therapy, and deep-breathing techniques.