Psychiatric and mental disorders Books

DescriptionA children's fantasy adventure; in an exciting quest to restore the vitality of the legendary Major Oak of Sherwood Forest and with it England's Heart and that of the planet.In a riddle as old as time, they follow a trail of clues and unravel...

My wife, Yvette, and eleven other sufferers of dementia are in a memory support unit in a care center that is affiliated with a luxurious retirement home called Vi at Palo Alto, California. Gigi, a baby girl, was very often brought into the MS unit to...

""Die Neurasthenie beim Manne"" ist ein medizinisches Buch, das 1899 von Moritz Deutsch ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Buch besch�����ftigt sich mit der Neurasthenie, einer psychischen Erkrankung, die durch Ersch������pfung, Reizbarkeit und...

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...

Mexican-Americans now constitute two thirds of what has become the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United States, Hispanics. They have distinct cultural patterns and values that those who seek to serve them competently as clinicians and...

Good communication between the doctor and patient is essential for the patient to establish a trusting relationship with their doctor and to make the best use of the appropriate treatment. Traditional methods for teaching communication skills have...

"Exploring the Dynamics of Online Messaging" delves into the heart of our interconnected world, unraveling the multifaceted layers of digital communication. From tracing the evolution and growth of online messaging to exploring its profound significance...

In this inspiring and insightful memoir, Wendel Miser invites you to witness his sudden spiral into mental illness, and his courageous, faithful ascent into a fulfilling and joyous life.He composed A Valiant Battle: A Journey with Schizophrenia with his...

Hi, I’m Tony Weekes. I grew up in East London, the son of a consultant surgeon and a nurse. I have witnessed at first-hand the mental suffering of close family members. In trying to ease their suffering, I have tried, sometimes succeeded, other...

Descubre cómo puedes superar tus enfermedades mentales de forma natural, sin necesidad de pastillas ni medicamentos.¿Sufres de problemas de salud mental?¿Quieres un plan holístico y natural para superar tus problemas de salud mental?¿Quieres una guía...

Si quieres descubrir cómo superar la ansiedad, vencer los ataques de pánico de una vez por todas y sentirte seguro en situaciones sociales sin pastillas ni fármacos, entonces sigue leyendo...¿Sueles sentir tanta ansiedad que ni siquiera quieres salir de...

This fresh new take on Bipolar 1 invites you to take control of your life, gamify your existence, and build your understanding of manic episodes and psychosis. No doubt you've heard of recovery, but this book focuses on "Re-Uncovery" or the process to...

MICHAEL S. GAZZANIGA The investigation of the human brain and mind involves a myriad of ap­ proaches. Cognitive neuroscience has grown out of the appreciation that these approaches have common goals that are separate from other...

This book provides a critical evaluation of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Starting from a historical overview of the evolution in psychiatric diagnosis, Vanheule asserts that the diagnostic...

Mental immunity is thе foundation оf emotional rеѕіlіеnсе. The same wау іn which a соld оr flu саn dеrаіl thе hеаlth оf someone whо іѕ аlrеаdу іll, a ѕmаll ѕеtbасk or trоublіng thоught саn do thе ѕаmе tо ѕоmеоnе whо іѕ nоt "mеntаllу іmmunе." Good...

Did you know that meditation is more effective than morphine when it comes to treating pain?Morphine and other painkillers can lower pain by an estimated 25%. However, recent studies show that practicing regular meditation can decrease pain by 57%!If you...

This book offers a rich, insider's viewpoint of the lived experience of brain injury. Sherry, a survivor of brain injury himself, uses a cross-disciplinary theoretical approach (drawing upon the social and medical models of disability and combining them...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2018 im Fachbereich VWL - Statistik und Methoden, Note: 1,3, Hochschule für angewandtes Management GmbH, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In der vorliegenden Studienarbeit wird das Thema "Gesundes Arbeiten" thematisiert, wobei auf...

Have you ever thought that you might be experiencing the world a little differently than everyone else?For those of us living with various types of mental illness, the moods and emotions we have may not align with how other people around us act. We...

Dear Reader, Welcome to the world of mental health journaling - a sacred space for self-reflection, growth, and healing. Within these pages, you hold the power to uplift your spirit, invigorate your mind, and nourish your goals. In a world that often...

Dear Reader, Welcome to the world of mental health journaling - a sacred space for self-reflection, growth, and healing. Within these pages, you hold the power to uplift your spirit, invigorate your mind, and nourish your goals. In a world that often...

Many people are familiar with the effects of physical illness, but until very recently, illnesses of the mind (i.e. mental illnesses) were very poorly understood. Only just recently has it begun to be understood that mental illnesses are both very real...

DID YOU KNOW THAT HOW YOU MAKE AND MANAGE MONEY CAN AFFECT YOUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS?"An essential read for anyone who wants to understand how money plays an integral part in one's own wellbeing. Follow the sound advice and you will avoid many of the...

The second and final part of Have You Taken Your Meds? brings the multifaceted story to a bittersweet but hopeful conclusion. Through the ongoing struggle with mental illness, we see many glimpses of what "mental health" might mean, what it might mean...

Five Minute Psychotherapy Techniques is a one-stop resource that makes psychotherapy from many schools of thought easy to learn and apply. The techniques are trauma-informed, evidence-based, and drawn from mindfulness, body-based therapy, cognitive...

This book is an annual report on the state of the lunatic asylum for the county of Nottingham. It provides information on the conditions of the asylum, the diagnoses of patients, and the treatments being used. The report is an important resource for...

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...

This book offers a general introduction to historical sources in the history of psychiatry, delving into the range of sources that can be used to investigate this dynamic and exciting field.The chapters in this volume deal with physical sources that...

Mental illness refers to a behavioral pattern which causes difficulty or impairment in personal functioning, which can occur as single, remitting or persistent episodes. There are various types of mental illnesses, which include mood disorder, psychotic...

Mental illness refers to a mental or behavioral pattern which causes significant interference with the functioning of a person. The behavioral patterns can be remitting, relapsing or persistent, and can occur in isolated episodes. Glial cells are...

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'This is a true story about an idealist with a vicarage upbringing who is duped and taken advantage of upon entering the real world, eventually being betrayed into the clutches of psychiatry leading ultimately to confinement in Broadmoor. This is the...

The BoV was written in the midst of family Vascular Dementia when instant decisions had to be made.The BoVII is written in a time of peace when contemplation, discernment and mental agility are the norm and decision making can take a long time before...

In 1997, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) therapy (Cyberonics, Houston, Texas) was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of epilepsy refractory to antiepileptic medications. In 2005, VNS received FDA approval for...

For 25 years, Dr. Jalal Shamsie has been selecting clinically relevant articles, from more than 70 professional scientific journals, on antisocial and violent behaviour in youth, and offering valuable summaries of the latest research findings. His goal...

Slap and Slap-Shelton proffer the schema as the basis of an internally consistent and clinically relevant model of the mind. Wedded to the dynamic and genetic points of view, the schema model accommodates the clinical realities of trauma, repetition, and...

Sensory modulation is ‘changing how we feel through using our senses’. The senses include touch, movement taste, smell, sight and sound. This sensory input changes the physiology of the body, and in doing so creates a shift in how the person...

Neurasthenia or Nervous Exhaustion is a book written by John Harvey Kellogg and first published in 1915. The book explores the condition of neurasthenia, which was a common diagnosis in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for a range of symptoms...

This invaluable text provides a rigorous guide to the assessment and evaluation of treatment programs through a multi-disciplinary, holistic model of care. It highlights issues of race, social justice, and health equity, and offers real-world...

Environmental pollution is an emerging global public health problem of both developing and developed nations. Such pollution is a major risk factor for many illnesses, including nervous system disorders. This book combines the highlights the effects of...

This new edition of Mental Health Social Work in Context continues to be an authoritative, evidence-based introduction to a core area of the social work curriculum. Grounded in the social models of mental health particularly relevant to qualifying...

Through his mother's eyes, Letting Go of Jason is a biography of a young man and his struggles with Asperger's Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, and bipolar disorder. Despite multiple diagnoses his parents believe it is...

This collection will be of interest to mental health clinicians; students and scholars of the arts, humanities and social sciences; and anyone who has been affected by mental difference, directly or indirectly, who is curious to explore new perspectives.

The growth of data-collecting goods and services, such as ehealth and mhealth apps, smart watches, mobile fitness and dieting apps, electronic skin and ingestible tech, combined with recent technological developments such as increased capacity of data...

This updated edition of From Trauma to Healing is a comprehensive and practical guide to working with trauma survivors in the field of social work.Since September 11th and Hurricane Katrina, social workers have increasingly come together to consider how...