Psychiatric and mental disorders Books

Volume Five of the Chipmunka Anthology contains four stories very different by equally inspiring stories of mental health empowerment. It includes: Description: Power of the MindThis story is about Maraf, Power Punch and Solar Puck and their abnormal...

The farm—lost.  The marriage—over.  Now a single mother, the author gets a job with Social Services, which leads to a long career as an intensive case manager in the Department of Mental Health.  The author weaves her own story...

Dr. Darryl Coleman received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1983 and graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1989. Dr. Coleman completed his Psychiatry Residency at the University of...

The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science are required reading for anyone wishing to understand and control the power of the mind. Without these lectures the New Thought Movement and The Science of Mind might never have been born. Thomas Troward was an...

"If one chooses to ''swim, upstream'' and claim for oneself how one will encounter life, then one is not a victim. One is there own person. And the possibilities for joy, love and freedom in this life can be touched. "(Page ???, I do not know the...

Realistic, Positive, and Constructive Solutions!Life is full of stop-and-go, grab-and-forget situations - everything from that morning cup of coffee to your bottle of miracle pills. It's easy to get caught up in the rush of life and not notice when, why,...

The Insanity Myth is a discourse on the psychology and neurology of psychosomatic disorders or so-called "mental illnesses" and "altered states of consciousness," given as part of the classic argument between the medical sciences...

Christine Ducommun was a happily married wife and mother of two, when-after returning to live in the house of her childhood-she began to experience panic attacks, night terrors, a series of bizarre flashbacks, and 'noises in her head.' Eventually...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This fine new book, the third in a series, brings psychologists up to date on the advances of phenomenological research methods in illuminating the nature of human awareness and ex­ periences. In the more congenial and...

Assessment is a topic that is central to psychology. In the case of clinical psychology, assessment of individual functioning is of keen interest to individuals involved in clinical practice as well as research. Understand­ ing...

Within the last decade there has been a tremendous explosion in the clinical, theoretical, and empirical literature related to the study of dissociation. Not since the work done at the tum of the century by Pierre Janet, Morton...

Preschool children have been largely neglected in the mental health treatment literature, although research has established that many behavioral and emotional disorders in children result from events occurring during the...

Procrastination is a fascinating, highly complex human phenomenon for which the time has come for systematic theoretical and therapeutic effort. The present volume reflects this effort. It was a labor of love to read this...

Reknowned authorities offer the first international handbook on anxiety and phobic disorders in children and adolescents. Using DSM-IV and ICD classifications, this comprehensive and up-to-date volume addresses issues...

Summarizing 25 years of research, the author integrates virtually the entire published literature on the phenomenon of learned helplessness, as well as some unpublished data, into a single coherent theoretical framework. Dr...

This book could not have been conceptualized or published 20 years ago. Indeed, it is doubtful that we could have organized the material for this handbook 10 years ago. Over the last 20 years, however, the painstaking efforts...

Practicing neuropsychologists and students in clinical neuropsychology must increas­ ingly cross disciplinary boundaries to understand and appreciate the neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, and neuropharmacological bases of...

This up-to-date summary of research in the field highlights the pivotal role that emotions play in personality formation and social behavior. The authors discuss this research in its historical context, placing current...

In this important work twelve eminent scholars review the latest theoretical work on human aggressive behavior. Emerging theories of aggression; peers, sex-roles, and aggression; environmental investigation and mitigation of...

Following up on his groundbreaking 1990 work Sampling Normal and Schizophrenic Inner Experience, Dr. Hurlburt delineates the development of his descriptive sampling method across numerous case studies of depressed,...

This was an exciting project to work on, and I attempted to obtain a broad sampling of current research on the neuropsychology of epilepsy. Because the emphasis of the book takes a neuropsychological perspective on epilepsy,...

The North Carolina State Legislature's mandate to Division TEACCH has three major components. First, to provide the most up-to-date and cost­ effective services possible for families with autistic or similar language­ impaired...

Hop on the ambulance with veteran paramedic Steve Kawamura as he navigates his way through over twenty years of paramedic calls. Compelling stories of life, death and overcoming adversity are told in a fast-paced format that will have the reader feeling...

Clinical documentation is a major contributor to burnout among healthcare professionals. Reducing administrative tasks can enable clinicians to spend more time with their patients and make work more meaningful and rewarding. This eBook serves as both a...

Regarding martial arts or cognition, I beseeched a political "pasture" in my experiences. The past, the present and the future, all described by one meadow covered in grass. The wind blew past my bedroom window and I heard the monkey's footsteps thumping...

Healthy Dreams, Happy LifeLucid dreaming is incredible! That's because while you're sleeping, a different level of your self-awareness can bring a lucid dream to life. Lucid awareness is a conscious viewpoint causing you to realize that you're in a dream...

Light on SchizophreniaIt is well documented that nutrient deficiencies, nutrient dependencies, and environmental toxins such as heavy metals, contribute to the pathogenesis of mental health disorders. Ignoring this reality means missing out on the...

These DSM-5 compatible lecture notes cover common child psychiatric disorders. Diagnosis and treatment approaches are found within each chapter and are clear and current. Related topics, such as developmental psychiatry, infant psychiatry cyber bullying,...

In this groundbreaking and controversial book, behavioral neurologist Dr. Richard Saul draws on five decades of experience treating thousands of patients labeled with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder--one of the fastest growing and widely...

""A Narrative Of The Treatment Experienced By A Gentleman, During A State Of Mental Derangement"" is a book written by John Thomas Perceval and published in 1840. The book is a personal account of Perceval's own experiences with mental illness and his...

This annual report provides an update on the activities of the Athens Ohio State Hospital, a psychiatric institution in the mid-20th century. It covers the institution's administration, finances, patient care, and research activities. Whether you are a...

Explore the state of care for America's most vulnerable citizens in this eye-opening report by Edwin W. Marshall and J. Milton Rhodes. Drawing on their extensive research, they provide detailed accounts of the conditions in colonies and hospitals for...

The 1965 Conference on Hill-Burton and Mental Retardation Construction Authorities brought together leading physicians, policymakers, and other experts to discuss ways of improving hospital facilities for individuals with mental retardation. This volume...

Gain unique insights into life in a 19th century insane asylum with these annual reports from the Southwestern Insane Asylum in San Antonio, Texas. Featuring detailed statistics, patient case studies, and reports from medical staff, these documents...

Originally published in 1933, this book provides a historical perspective on early efforts to improve mental health in the United States. The authors explore various approaches to the treatment and prevention of mental illness, and highlight the urgent...

This groundbreaking book explores the link between hygiene and mental health. The author argues that adopting a sanitary outlook can reduce the risk of developing senile dementia and other mental disorders. He provides practical advice and insights,...

A pioneering study of the phenomenon of nervous exhaustion, or neurasthenia, which was a widely recognized medical condition in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author provides detailed analysis of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this...

For fifty-nine years, María was totally unaware of her condition. Since her ASD diagnosis in 2018, she decided to raise awareness and help others in a similar position. Aspies Living Among Us is the remarkable journey of a woman and her two adopted...

This comprehensive handbook, the first in its field, brings together 106 different contributors. The 38 interrelated but at the same time independent chapters discuss key areas including conceptual frameworks; empirically...

This book offers the first comprehensive introduction to Results Mapping, an in­ novative approach for assessing the worth of hard-to-evaluate social, health, and education programs. Results Mapping represents a true milestone...

Introductory texts on psychological testing and evaluation historically are not in short supply. Typically, however, such texts have been relatively superficial in their discussion of clinical material and have focused...

De cibo quod superest nobis sufficit; oportet gratias agere. Some elders have accepted this proposition, although seldom with enthu­ siasm. Gerontologists also have been burdened with the adage: "Leftovers are good enough for...