Stopping anxiety medication : therapist guide / / Michael W. Otto, Mark H. Pollack

• Autore: Otto Michael W.
• Pubblicazione: Oxford, [England] ; ; New York, New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 2009; ©2009
• Edizione: Second edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (189 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.85/22306
• Soggetto topico: Panic disorders - Treatment; Benzodiazepines; Drugs - Dosage - Reduction; Tranquilizing drugs
• Persona (resp. second.): PollackMark H.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Chapter 1 Introductory Information for Therapists; Chapter 2 The Taper Schedule; Chapter 3 Session 1; Chapter 4 Session 2; Chapter 5 Session 3; Chapter 6 Session 4; Chapter 7 Session 5; Chapter 8 Session 6; Chapter 9 Session 7; Chapter 10 Session 8; Chapter 11 Booster Sessions: Sessions 9-11; Appendix A: Response to Relaxation-Induced Anxiety; Appendix B: Responses to Anxiety Attacks Induced by Interoceptive Exposure; References; About the Authors
• Sommario/riassunto: This guide outlines a treatment programme for individuals who have difficulties with anxiety and panic to discontinue using medication, specifically benzodiazepines otherwise known as minor tranquilizers. These medications can be habit-forming and individuals may have trouble reducing their dosage. Many people wish to taper their use of these medicines for various reasons including a planned pregnancy, personal preference, bothersome side effects. Using the programme in this therapist guide, clients are provided with the tools and knowledge to stop their anxiety medication successfully.
• Titolo autorizzato: Stopping anxiety medication
• ISBN: 0-19-024198-5; 0-19-971352-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910819815903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Treatments that work.