Psychiatric and mental disorders Books

The inter-comparison of specific skills as represented by performance on neu- psychological tests is at the heart of the neuropsychological assessment process. However, there is a tendency to regard the interpretation of single...

Although many books are written about bereavement, very few are written about the fear of one's own death and most of these focus chiefly on terminal illness. In contrast, this book looks at the ways in which the fear of death...

It is a simple story where a girl from a small South Asian village discovers how to reflect and examine her feelings. She finds a way to address each emotion and reflect on it in a journal. In the process, she also encourages others to speak their truth...

One of the biggest sources of anguish for people with PTSD is that they are baffled as to why they haven't been able to "be strong" and to get over their trauma and move on with their lives. Over the years, the author has developed a simple, intuitive...

This book explores the underlying biology and neuroscience associated with mental health and wellbeing. This fully revised fourth edition includes new chapters on behavioural science, and brain-gut and brain-gender connections, as well as expanded...

Mental health has long been perceived as a taboo subject in the UK, so much so that mental health services have been marginalised within health and social care. There is even more serious neglect of the specific issues faced by different ethnic...

Let's use our wounds to show others a way through their pain, to give them hope, to help them find strength and perseverance. Debbie allows the reader to see into her lifetime of abuse. She shows how she slowly let go of anger, sadness, grief and trauma,...

Battling with a mental illness and needing a safe outlet to vent to? This journal is the perfect place. This Mental Help journal that gives you guided activities to help you tackle your mental health. The pages call for deep introspection,...

A topical exploration of how communities can help heal trauma in individuals and groupsThere are many books dedicated to trauma. What sets 'Finding Strength in Numbers' apart from these books is that it is one of the very few, or even the first,...

Imbued with humility, humanity, and humor, A Practical Guide to Forensic Mental Health Consultation through Aphorisms and Caveats equips future and practicing forensic mental health consultants with valuable insights "from the trenches." The book employs...

E-mental health has brought about massive changes to the landscape of healthcare delivery, social health, and even on the geo-political scale. Along with these massive technological leaps, there are accompanying repercussions that are not all beneficial...

The first institution of its kind in the state of Maryland, the Rosewood Center opened its doors in 1888, serving individuals with disabilities for over a century. Rosewood was born out of humanitarian ideals with a focus on education and training, but...

Revolutionizing ABA Therapy: Streamlining Assessments & Treatment Plans with Standardized Documentation. Enhancing Quality of Care through Evidence-Based Practice.Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Christina Imgrund, and Elizabeth Gamil continue to address the...

Experience feeling free… Are you ready to unlock the life you've always wanted? "The Power of Positive Thinking: Train Your Brain To Create A Life You Love" is here to show you how! In this quick, easy-to-digest...

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Schizophrenia: A long-term mental disorder of a type involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into...

Psychoanalytic Work with Autistic Features in Adults deals with the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of working with patients with autistic residuals, formed in early life experiences that have remained dormant in the unconscious mind. Laura...

THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU...If you have been knee-deep in the trenches advocating against social injustices, pushing for telehealth reform, and licensing across state linesIf your arms and ears hurt from navigating life through the pandemic while also trying...

Do you often feel stressed? Frequently overwhelmed by the persistent challenges of life? Unable to conquer your worries or anxiety? Don't merely cope with stress. Dissolve it!   Calm in the Midst of Chaos is a must-have guide for anyone who...

The Handbook of Forensic Mental Health in Africa traces the history of forensic mental health in Africa, discussing the importance of considering cultural differences when implementing Western-validated practices on the continent while establishing...

These volumes make new contributions to the history of psychiatry and society in three ways: First, they propose a theory of values and ideology influencing the evolution of psychiatry and society in recurring cycles, and survey the history of psychiatry...

These volumes make new contributions to the history of psychiatry and society in three ways: First, they propose a theory of values and ideology influencing the evolution of psychiatry and society in recurring cycles, and survey the history of...

Mental health issues, suicide, traumatic brain injuries, abusive relationships, serious accidents, abandonment, alienation, hurt, spiritual warfare, life-altering illnesses, seemingly endless surgeries, and loss. Each of these is tragic on its own. What...

Recent research indicates that depression, once believed to be relatively benign, is highly recurrent and does not respond well to treatment. The goal of this book is to facilitate the development of more encompassing theories and more effective...

I love my country and I loved being a soldier, perhaps my destiny as it was a family tradition. I guess patriotism took over. Sounds silly as a Canadian to use the word patriotism, as we in the north associate that more with our neighbors to the south...

The Collected Papers of Margaret Bancroft on Mental Subnormality and the Care and Training of Mentally Subnormal Children is a book written by Margaret Bancroft and published in 1915. The book is a collection of papers that Bancroft wrote on the topic of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Who is this mysterious man who was born in Canada but believes that he is known the world over as the telepathic icon? Does everyone from Bill Gates to former President Barack Obama really speak about him telepathically, across all media platforms? Could...

The Willowbrook Wars is a dramatic and illuminating account of the effort to close down a scandal-ridden institution and return its 5,400 handicapped residents to communities in New York. The wars began in 1972 with Geraldo Rivera's televised raid on the...

This book is similar in design to other books in the Paso a Paso Series for Health Care Professionals. This package is specifically for mental health workers attempting to break through language and cultural barriers between English- and Spanish-...

The second edition of The Great Psychotherapy Debate has been updated and revised to expand the presentation of the Contextual Model, which is derived from a scientific understanding of how humans heal in a social context and explains findings from a...

This book offers a clear, readable overview of all the knowledge and skills those training as marriage and family therapists and counselors need to pass final degree program, certification or licensing examinations. It is organized into three sections:...

This is the amazing true story of one woman's journey deep into mental illness and her return to sanity -- and to a successful life and career. Carol North was diagnosed with schizophrenia in college. The story of her life is traced from her early life...

Medication Administration: A Guide for Unregulated Care Providers.Personal Support Workers and unregulated caregivers in the community settings have been given the responsibility to assist with the administration, receiving, dispensing and storing of...

This is the first examination in depth of the reasons and ways that people seek psychiatric help. Viewing contemporary metropolitan life from the standpoint of an experienced social analyst, Charles Kadushin deals with such issues as, why people believe...

For many bereaved parents, the care provided by healthcare and birth practitioners has a crucial effect on their response to a loss or death. Designed for practical application, this interactive workbook helps practitioners deliver effective bereavement...

"Guilt with a Twist is highly recommended for community library psychology collections and for anyone who wants a better understanding of humanity's natural moral alarm." -Midwest Book Review..... Lawrence Staples bumps us up against the...

One man's 'normal' may be another man's 'nighmare'. As if living with abusive parents wasn't bad enough, I was a sickly child who was bullied in the neighbourhood and at school while living a hellish nightmare with undiagnosed...

MINDFULNESS - BREATHE IN BREATHE OUT A brief introduction with audio tracks.Ivana Straska Szakal provides a quick guide to get started with mindfulness to help the reader to benefit from mindfulness. Following the lessons in these pages the...