Treating Health Anxiety and Fear of Death A Practitioner's Guide
Never has our culture been more aware of personal and global health hazards, from both within and without. While most people may feel some anxiety in this regard, some have an unbearable sense of dread that prevents them from functioning. Chronic health anxiety—heightened fears of illness, disease,...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
2007, 2007
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2007 |
| Series: | Series in Anxiety and Related Disorders
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Understanding Health Anxiety
- Fear of Illness and Death
- Etiological Factors
- A Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective
- Assessment and Treatment of Health Anxiety
- Treatment: What Are the Choices?
- Assessment
- Overview of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment
- Response Prevention and Coping with Physical Symptoms
- Exposure
- Cognitive Interventions
- Overcoming Fear of Death
- Satisfaction and Enjoyment of Life
- Pharmacological Treatment
- Troubleshooting and Special Issues in Treatment
- Special Populations
- Health Anxiety and Somatization in Children
- Health Anxiety in Illness and Aging