New Release Books by Sarah Jo Lorenz

Everyone feels a little anxious or on edge now and then, and most of us have had that brief moment when the "fight or flight" instinct kicks in. For the most part, those times are few and far between, but what happens when anxiety is not fleeting and seems like the norm? Anxiety disorders can be extremely stressful, embarrassing, and troublesome for those who suffer from them, but you are definitely not alone. Millions of people suffer from anxiety disorders. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States today, affecting 40 million adults. Genetics, brain chemistry, life events and personality all factor in regarding whether a person will develop an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, but fewer than half of people affected receive treatment. Every book in this series is packed with valuable information regarding anxiety disorders and other behavioral disorders. This comprehensive series offers insight into the causes, treatments and outlook for each of these disorders.

Food is essential to life, just as are water and air. When done in a normal manner, eating is healthy and important. Food also plays a key role in social activities as meals are often the centerpiece of celebrations like birthdays and holidays. However, many people become obsessed with food and its effects on the human body. When this happens, an eating disorder can develop, and can lead to a host of physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral problems that can have long-lasting repercussions. Understanding the ways in which people abuse food and how this can be harmful is important to understanding eating disorders. This book is designed to make equip readers with information to make it easier to identify an eating disorder in themselves or in another person. The book also provides insight regarding what can be done to help break the cycle of unusual eating habits. Every book in the Behavioral Disorders series is packed with valuable information regarding many types of mental health disorders, including personality disorders, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This comprehensive series offers insight into the causes, treatments and outlook for each of these disorders.