Description: Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, affecting 40 million adult Americans. This accessible guide provides listeners with an overview of anxiety: what it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, what the major causes are, how a small amount of anxiety can actually help motivate us, and what the dangers of letting more severe anxiety go untreated are. Dr. Small discusses the various types of anxiety (panic, OCD, etc.), conventional treatments (e.g., medications, psychotherapy), alternative therapies (e.g., exercise, meditation, yoga, homeopathy), novel therapies (e.g., transmagnetic stimulation), new scientific discoveries and interventions coming down the pike (e.g., focused ultrasound), and how to know when it's time to seek professional help. In addition to case studies and patient interviews, Dr. Small also include side-bars with factoids, lists, and other helpful information.
Brief description: Gigi Vorgan wrote, produced, and appeared in numerous feature films and television projects before she teamed up with her husband, Dr. Gary Small, to co-write The Memory Bible, The Memory Prescription, The Longevity Bible, iBrain, The Other Side of the Couch, The Alzheimer's Prevention Program, and The Small Guide to Anxiety. She lives with her husband and their two children in Los Angeles.