Abnormal psychology Books

When the 13 founders of the American Psychiatric Association came together in 1844, hospitals were small, and the administrative aspects of a superinten­ dent's job were relatively minor compared with their size and complexity...

Throughout the past 30 years, there have been significant developments in theory and research relating family variables to various psychopathologies. The potential importance of such efforts is obviously great, given the...

It is well known that behavior problems are a salient characteristic of children and adults with mental retardation. That is not to say that all persons with mental retardation experience behavior disorders; how­ ever, most...

One of the most frequent requests I receive from graduate students is for references on how to formulate a complex clinical case. Typically, after reading the recommended materials, the student returns to request more detailed...

As the oldest statewide program serving autistic people in the United States, North Carolina's Division TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped CHildren) has had a major impact on ser­...

The state of North Carolina has had a longstanding concern and com­ mitment to the understanding and treatment of autistic, communications­ handicapped children and their families. This commitment found expres­ sion in the only...

Psychiatry and psychology have constructed a mental health system that does no justice to the problems it claims to understand and creates multiple problems for its users. Yet the myth of biologically-based mental illness defines our present. This book...

Acknowledgements Author Biographies Writing Madness, Analysing Madness Mental States Power and Institutions in Fiction Diversity, Ethnicity, Madness and Fiction Creativity, Madness and Fiction Postmodern Madness Literature and Clinical Education...

Notes on Contributors Introduction: Critical Psychiatry: Reducing the Biomedical Dominance of Psychiatry; D.B.Double PART 1: ANTI-PSYCHIATRY AND CRITICAL PSYCHIATRY IN RETROSPECT Historical Perspectives on Anti-Psychiatry; D.B.Double From...

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...

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 Study of Women Delinquents in New York State"" is a comprehensive analysis of the female criminal population in New York State during the early 20th century. Written by Mabel Ruth Fernald, a prominent sociologist and criminologist of the time, the...

""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...

""A Memoir of John Conolly"" is a book written by James Clark in 1869. It is a biographical account of the life of John Conolly, a British psychiatrist who is known for his contribution to the treatment of the mentally ill. The book provides a detailed...

This book provides a framework for addressing the extended treatment needs of adult survivors of child sexual abuse. It is based on a therapeutic intervention model that provides flexibility for therapists to work according to their training and skills...

Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children and Adolescents provides an innovative perspective on developmental disorders in youth, one focused on embracing and working with the "messiness" and many variables at play in child and adolescent development. The...

Hope for Children of Trauma: An International Perspective synthesizes all the existing evidence, policy and practice from around the world for children and youth who have experienced different forms of complex trauma - such as abuse, neglect and war...

You are the key to unlocking yourself from anything and everything. Your choice to not fall victim to inventions that prevent you from Living Your ROAR!.Now, more than ever, it's time to create AFTER abuse and stop allowing the past to dictate your...

In 1928, the bodies of two young boys were found in the Indiana Harbor shipping canal of East Chicago, their identities unknown. With no missing children of their age and appearance reported in the city, the police had begun to lose hope until a...

Un ouvrage pionnier dans le domaine de la psychosomatique, écrit par un médecin français renommé. L'auteur s'intéresse à l'hystérie et à l'hypocondrie, deux troubles psychologiques qui étaient mal compris à l'époque, et offre des perspectives novatrices...

In diesem Buch untersucht Arthur R. H. Lehmann die Zusammenhänge zwischen Krankheit, Begabung und Verbrechen. Er geht der Frage nach, inwiefern psychische Störungen und andere Faktoren das Entstehen von begabten oder straffälligen Menschen beeinflussen...

A pioneering work in the field of abnormal psychology, detailing the symptoms and treatment of various mental disorders.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it...

George R. Wilson presents a collection of case studies of various mental illnesses and behaviours that can be classified as 'vices'. The book provides valuable insights into the field of mental health in the late 19th century.This work has been selected...

Outwitting Our Nerves is a practical guide to overcoming nervous problems by the pioneering woman psychologist Josephine Agnes Jackson. She presents a clear and accessible explanation of the workings of the nervous system and provides easy-to-follow...

Félix Voisin était l'un des plus grands psychiatres français du XIXe siècle. Dans cet ouvrage, il avance l'hypothèse que les maladies mentales sont souvent le résultat d'une combinaison de facteurs psychologiques et physiques. C'est un livre...

The Curability of Insanity is a study of the treatment of mental illness. Pliny Earle argues that psychiatry should focus on the cure of mental illness rather than simply the confinement of the mentally ill. The book also discusses the role of family and...

Génie et Folie Réfutation d'un Paradoxe est un livre d'Albert Adrien Regnard qui traite de la question de la relation entre la folie et le génie. Regnard propose une réfutation de l'idée que les artistes et les écrivains ont besoin d'être fous pour créer...

Ce livre explore la folie et la maladie mentale à travers une collection d'études de cas approfondies, offrant une perspective unique sur la psychologie des personnes atteintes de maladies mentales. Georget examine les différents symptômes et niveaux de...

Pierre Janet, célèbre psychologue, nous livre son analyse sur la notion d'anesthésie hystérique. À travers cet ouvrage, il expose les différents symptômes de cette pathologie et propose des solutions pour aider les patients à y faire face.This work has...

Karl Georg Lange untersucht in diesem Werk die Pathogenese periodischer Depressionen und mögliche Therapieansätze. Eine wichtige Studie für jeden, der sich für die Psychiatrie und die Behandlung von Depressionen interessiert.This work has been selected...

Giuseppe Benvenuti's De Dæmoniacis Dissertatio is a fascinating study of demonic possession and exorcism. Benvenuti draws on historical and cultural sources, as well as his own medical expertise, to shed light on this mysterious phenomenon. This book is...

Dieses Buch bietet eine einfühlsame Anleitung zur Erkennung und Behandlung von Nervenschäden. Der Autor stellt verschiedene Methoden vor und erklärt, wie man sie anwendet. Die Leser erhalten Einblicke in die seelische Gesundheit und lernen, wie man mit...

Dieses Buch ist ein Klassiker der Psychiatrischen Literatur. Es beschreibt die Grundlagen der Seelenheilkunde und bietet gleichzeitig ein tiefes Verständnis für Psyche und Seele. Ideler untersucht hier insbesondere die verschiedenen Störungen...

Une étude sur la folie et les troubles mentaux, écrite par Johann Gaspar Spurzheim. Ce livre s'appuie sur les théories de Franz Gall et est considéré comme un classique de la psychiatrie.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

Une étude exhaustive de la folie sous toutes ses formes, écrite par L.F. Calmeil. Ce livre explore les différentes théories philosophiques et médicales de la folie, ainsi que les épidémies de délire qui ont frappé les populations et les monastères au fil...

Ce livre est une étude de la maladie mentale et de ses traitements, écrite par Étienne Jean Georget, un médecin et psychologue français du XIXe siècle. Georget a contribué à la reconnaissance de la maladie mentale en tant que condition médicale...

A pioneering and controversial study of the psychological and medical aspects of hysteria, written by Charles D. Fox, a British psychiatrist of the early 20th century. Fox argues that hysteria, a disorder characterized by emotional and physical symptoms...

Originally published in 1892, this seminal text provides an overview of psychiatric theory and practice at the turn of the 20th century. Drawing on case studies and clinical research, author Charles Arthur Mercier explores the nature of insanity and the...

In this groundbreaking work, the author offers a new approach to the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders, emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying psychopathology and developing a more nuanced understanding of the...

This book provides a fascinating exploration of the concept of sanity and insanity. Written by renowned psychiatrist and psychologist Dr. Charles Arthur Mercier, it analyzes how these conditions have been historically defined and diagnosed and provides...

Les Maladies de la Volonté est une étude psychologique des troubles de la volonté, qui sont souvent associés à des troubles mentaux tels que l'anxiété, la dépression et l'obsession. L'auteur, un psychologue français du XIXe siècle, explore les causes et...

Published in 1893, this influential work by Scottish psychiatrist Thomas Smith Clouston examines various aspects of mental illness and the treatment of patients. Clouston draws on his extensive clinical experience to provide insights into the causes and...

Originally published in 1919, this monograph is a detailed study of dementia praecox, a term used at the time to describe what is now known as schizophrenia. Drawing on their extensive clinical experience, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of...

L'Amnésie et la Dissociation des Souvenirs par l'Émotion est un ouvrage majeur en psychologie. L'auteur, Pierre Janet, propose une théorie novatrice sur le pouvoir de l'émotion pour influer sur la mémoire et la perception.This work has been selected by...