"Everybody feels anxious sometimes; it's just part of being human. But for some people, those nervous feelings never go away. When anxiety gets so bad that it stops people from doing the things they want to do, it could be an anxiety disorder. Fortunately, there are lots of things people can do to feel better. The lives of millions of kids are affected by mental illness. And yet it's all too common for kids to feel like they are alone with their problems....

This volume examines what anxiety disorder is, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured. Anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a racing heart and shakiness.

"Describes developmental disorders, including different developmental disorders, the history of developmental disorders, every day life with a developmental disorder, and the treatment and management of developmental disorders"--

"Describes psychotic disorders, including the history of psychotic disorders, notable psychotic disorders, how psychotic disorders affect everyday life, and how psychotic disorders are treated"--