Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-326) and index.

Anxiety and depression are a huge problem for millions of people. Compounding the problem is the common mistaken belief that these disorders result from bad character or weak will. In fact, recent cutting-edge brain science has shown that they result from brain dysfunction, and if they are diagnosed and treated correctly, the quality of life for millions of sufferers (and their families) can change dramatically. Dr. Daniel Amen, a pioneer in uncovering the connections between the brain and behavior, has spearheaded the use of brain SPECT imaging -- one of medicine's most sophisticated functional brain-imaging techniques -- in psychiatry. His imaging studies have revealed the major anxiety and depression centers of the brain and have paved the way to new, effective approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Lisa Routh has extensive experience with women's concerns, especially in relation to anxiety and depressive disorders.

The revolutionary approach to treating anxiety and depressive disorders described in their book is based on the authors' discoveries

Research shows that anxiety and depression are real, brain-based disorders. Further, as Amen and Routh explain, they fall into seven major categories

Healing Anxiety and Depression explains the science behind Amen and Routh's discoveries; gives case histories of individuals who have been successfully treated, illustrated with "before" and "after" brain scans; provides a detailed questionnaire so readers can identify which type of disorder they (or someone they know) may have; and describes a proven treatment protocol targeted to each type.