Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-247) and index.
Contents
1. Fear of illness and death -- 2. Etiological factors -- 3. A cognitive-behavioral perspective -- 4. Treatment : what are the choices? -- 5. Assessment -- 6. Overview of cognitive behavioral treatment -- 7. Response prevention and coping with physical symptoms -- 8. Exposure -- 9. Cognitive interventions -- 10. Overcoming fear of death -- 11. Satisfaction and enjoyment of life -- 12. Pharmacological treatment -- 13. Troubleshooting and special issues in treatment -- 14. Health anxiety and somatization in children -- 15. Health anxiety in illness and aging.