neuroses

Often known simply as depression, major depressive disorder can affect anyone. This extremely common disorder causes intense feelings of sadness, guilt, and worthlessness, often without any identifiable cause; it is much more than merely feeling sad. Through engaging text and enlightening sidebars, this volume discusses some of the scientific causes of depression and the ways it can be treated. Information is also provided to help those who are struggling with major depressive disorder.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on topics and issues related to phobias.

Twelve-year-old Tia lives in a white slum in New Orleans with her mother, and her whole world revolves around singing in the gospel choir with her best friend, Keisha--but when practice is interrupted by a shooting outside the church, and a baby is killed, Tia finds that she cannot sing, and she is forced to confront her feelings about her incarcerated father who killed a girl in a failed robbery years before.

Presents ninteenth-century Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen's play that illustrates the destructive impact on an average family of a neurotic fanatic who fails to understand the consequences of his behavior.

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.

Indie Brown, living an idyllic life with her partner in rural Maine, is drawn back into the nightmare of her childhood when she is summoned home to Arizona to help her sister deal with their mother's strange illness.

Provides information on anxiety and panic attacks, including the different types of panic disorders, their possible causes, medication and professional treatment, and holistic approaches to treatment and prevention.