A one-of-a-kind encyclopedia, this text is a reference work for the broad field of stress, especially stress-related disorders. To meet the needs of individuals who are victimized by a wide variety of stressful events, this text provides entries that will help them understand their problems. These entries offer suggestions on how to help oneself with each stress disorder. The book emphasizes the need for information about stress and the interest that people have in this subject.
The market for the Stress Encyclopedia is both professional and lay. Clear and concisely written, the book has a wide appeal to a general audience. The professionals — physicians, physiotherapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and psychiatrists — are sure to benefit from such a comprehensive collection of stress-related disorders. Health counselors in academia and the corporate arena will find the encyclopedia to be a wealth of information. This book also serves as an invaluable resource to health educators teaching stress management courses.
