Anxiety in Health Behaviors and Physical Illness (Series in Anxiety and Related Disorders)

Anxiety in Health Behavior and Physical Illness Edited by Michael J. Zvolensky, University of VermontJasper A. J. Smits, Southern Methodist University While the links between physical illness and depression have been well-documented and analyzed, little has been made of the data relating physical illness to anxiety—until now. Anxiety in Health Behavior and Physical Illness explores complex relationships between medical and anxiety pathology on the theoretical, research, and practical fronts. Over forty experts examine reciprocal roles of anxiety and medical illness as causal or exacerbating factors in each other’s onset and development, describe forms of anxiety typical to major disease entities, discuss common health behaviors as they impact anxiety, recast anxiety disorders as chronic illness, and identify patients for whom new forms of treatment may be warranted. Among the topics covered: * Anxiety in the context of specific illness: heart disease, asthma, HIV/AIDS. * Self-medication across the anxiety disorders: alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs. * Possible links between anxiety and insomnia. * The relationship between puberty and adolescent anxiety. * Anxiety, anxiety disorders, and the menstrual cycle. * Anxiety disorders and chronic pain. * Current and emerging treatments for anxiety disorders, from CBT to exercise-based interventions. Anxiety in Health Behavior and Physical Illness is a comprehensive resource to be read not only by clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and, other health professionals, but also by researchers and graduate students on the cutting edge of the field. Anxiety in Health Behavior and Physical Illness Edited by Michael J. Zvolensky, University of Vermont Jasper A. J. Smits, Southern Methodist University While the links between physical illness and depression have been well-documented and analyzed, little has been made of the data relating physical illness to anxiety—until now. Anxiety in Health Behavior and Physical Illness explores complex relationships between medical and anxiety pathology on the theoretical, research, and practical fronts. Over forty experts examine reciprocal roles of anxiety and medical illness as causal or exacerbating factors in each other’s onset and development, describe forms of anxiety typical to major disease entities, discuss common health behaviors as they impact anxiety, recast anxiety disorders as chronic illness, and identify patients for whom new forms of treatment may be warranted. Among the topics covered: Anxiety in the context of specific illness: heart disease, asthma, HIV/AIDS. Self-medication across the anxiety disorders: alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs. Possible links between anxiety and insomnia. The relationship between puberty and adolescent anxiety. Anxiety, anxiety disorders, and the menstrual cycle. Anxiety disorders and chronic pain. Current and emerging treatments for anxiety disorders, from CBT to exercise-based interventions. Anxiety in Health Behavior and Physical Illness is a comprehensive resource to be read not only by clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and, other health professionals, but also by researchers and graduate students on the cutting edge of the field. Front Matter....Pages I-XI Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Tobacco Use and Panic Psychopathology: Current Status and Future Directions....Pages 3-28 Alcohol Use and Anxiety Disorders....Pages 29-54 Illicit Drug Use Across The Anxiety Disorders....Pages 55-79 The Promise of Exercise Interventions for the Anxiety Disorders....Pages 81-104 Anxiety and Insomnia....Pages 105-127 Front Matter....Pages 129-129 Anxiety Disorders and Physical Illness Comorbidity: An Overview....Pages 131-154 The Relation Between Puberty And Adolescent Anxiety: Theory And Evidence....Pages 155-179 Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, And The Menstrual Cycle....Pages 181-205 Pain and Anxiety Disorders....Pages 207-235 Asthma in Anxiety and Its Disorders: Overview and Synthesis....Pages 237-278 Cardiovascular Disease and Anxiety....Pages 279-315 HIV and Anxiety....Pages 317-340 Physical Illness And Treatment Of Anxiety Disorders: A Review....Pages 341-366 Back Matter....Pages 367-379

the Amount Of Research On The Prevalence And Nature Of Various Forms Of Anxiety Disorders, Problematic Health Behaviors, And Physical Illness Has Significantly Accumulated, Yet There Has Been No Systematic Integration Of The Research In Science And Practice.

anxiety In Health Behaviors And Physical Illness Is A Single Resource That Offers Theoretical Perspectives And Reviews Of Research On The Link Between Health Behaviors And Physical Illness To Anxiety. The Authors Explore The Idea Of Reciprocal Relations Between Anxiety And Health Factors Throughout The Developmental Course. Special Attention Is Devoted To The Mechanisms By Which Certain Health Factors (e.g. Physical Exercise) May Play A Role In The Onset Or Maintenance Of Particular Anxiety Disorders.

The amount of research on the prevalence and nature of various forms of anxiety disorders, problematic health behaviors, and physical illness has significantly accumulated, yet there has been no systematic integration of the research in science and practice. Anxiety in Health Behaviors and Physical Illness is a single resource that offers theoretical perspectives and reviews of research on the link between health behaviors and physical illness to anxiety. The authors explore the idea of reciprocal relations between anxiety and health factors throughout the developmental course. Special attention is devoted to the mechanisms by which certain health factors (e.g. physical exercise) may play a role in the onset or maintenance of particular anxiety disorders. This is a single resource offering theoretical perspectives and reviews of research on the link between health behaviors and physical illness to anxiety. The authors explore the idea of reciprocal relations between anxiety and health factors throughout the developmental course. Special attention is devoted to the mechanisms by which certain health factors (e.g. physical exercise) may play a role in the onset or maintenance of particular anxiety disorders. Anxiety in Health Behaviors and Physical Illness 2 SERIES IN ANXIETY AND RELATED DISORDERS 3 Anxiety in Health Behaviors and Physical Illness 4 Preface 6 Contents 8 Contributors 10 Part 1: Health Behaviors and Anxiety Disorders 13 Part 2: Physical Conditions and Anxiety Disorders 138 Index 371