1. Introduction : uneasy minds
How this book is organized
The people behind the book
2. Anxiety disorders : what they are, where they come from
Three snapshots of anxiety
Seven types of anxiety disorders
About one out of every 20 teens
The psychology of anxiety
3. Social anxiety disorder : afraid of embarrassment
Beyond self-consciousness
Social anxiety disorder in adolescents
Supporting your teen at home
Working with your teen's teacher
4. Generalized anxiety disorder : worried about everything
Supporting your teen at home
Working with your teen's teacher
5. Obsessive-compulsive disorder : caught in a mind trap
Supporting your teen at home
Working with your teen's teacher
6. Post-traumatic stress disorder : failure to recover from a trauma
Supporting your teen at home
Working with your teen's teacher
7. Treatment and recovery : a close-up of the process
Finding appropriate therapy
Pros and cons of medication
Dealing with insurance issues
Solving problems at school
Support for you and your teen
8. Call to action : fighting stigma, empowering your teen
Dispelling societal myths
Promoting self-acceptance
The next leg of your journey
Appendix. Diagnostic criteria
