Biol Basis & Therapy of NeurosesParadoxically, it is the term neurosis more than perhaps any other which has the implication of organic basis. Possibly the popular but erroneous belief that it implies impeded systematic biological research in this area. On scrutiny, it becomes obvious that there is considerable evidence for a biological basis to these hitherto ignored conditions. This book endeavours to present this information in a systematic manner. |
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Genetic Factors In Anxiety | 3 |
Neuroendocrine Aspects of Anxiety Disorders | 14 |
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