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  • Schizophreniaby Aaron T. Beck

    Guilford Press 2008; US$ 35.00

    From Aaron T. Beck and colleagues, this is the definitive work on the cognitive model of schizophrenia and its treatment. The volume integrates cognitive-behavioral and biological knowledge into a state-of-the-science conceptual framework. It comprehensively examines the origins, development, and maintenance of key symptom areas: delusions, hallucinations, negative symptoms, and formal thought disorder. Treatment chapters then offer concrete guidance for addressing each type of symptom, complete with case examples and session outlines. Anyone who treats or studies serious mental illness will find a new level of understanding and the latest theoretically and empirically grounded clinical techniques. more...

  • Understanding Alzheimers Diseaseby Neal R. Cutler; John J. Sramek

    University Press of Mississippi 1997; US$ 14.00

    Alzheimer's disease has received growing attention in recent years because the affected population is growing quickly as life spans in America creep ever upward. As they near retirement, many Americans start to fear that any minor memory lapse-misplacing the keys or forgetting a name-might spell Alzheimer's. In reality such incidents are a normal part of the aging process. In Alzheimer's disease, such incidents progress to a point at which they interfere with normal daily activities on a regular basis, and memory loss becomes progressively more disabling. This book is written for anyone interested in learning more about Alzheimer's disease-people who have it, their families and caregivers, professionals who serve such people,... more...

  • Healing Your Grieving Heart When Someone You Care About Has Alzheimer'sby Alan D. Wolfelt; Kirby J. Duvall

    Companion Press 2011; US$ 9.99

    Navigating the challenging journey that families and friends of Alzheimer’s patients must endure, this heartfelt guide reveals how their struggle is as complex and drawn out as the illness itself. Confronting their natural but difficult process of grieving and mourning, the study covers the inevitable feelings of shock, sadness, anger, guilt, and relief, illustrating the initial reactions people commonly feel from the moment of the dementia’s onset. Healthy and productive ways to acknowledge and express these feelings are suggested along with 100 tips and activities that fulfill the emotional, spiritual, cognitive, physical, and social needs of those who care about someone afflicted with this debilitating disease. Special consideration... more...

  • Jacques Lacan and the Freudian Practice of Psychoanalysisby Dany Nobus

    Routledge 2000; US$ 37.50

    Structured thematically around five key issues, Lacan's entire work, both published and unpublished material has been taken into account and theoretical examples are illustrated with clinical examples and full bibliography. more...

  • Impasse and Interpretationby Hebert Rosenfeld

    Routledge 1987; US$ 42.50

    Herbert Rosenfeld makes a powerful case both for the intelligibility of psychotic symptoms and the potential benefits of their treatment by psychoanalytic means. more...

  • Recovery from Schizophreniaby Richard Warner

    Routledge 1994; US$ 37.50

    Shows how instrumental political and economic forces are in shaping responses to the mentally ill, moulding treatment and influencing the onset and course of schizophrenia. Analysis of new research to bring the revised edition up-to-date. more...

  • We'll be Married in Fremantleby Julie Goyder

    Fremantle Arts Centre Press 2001; US$ 9.25

    Inspired by the extraordinary relationship that developed between the author and 'Joe', an elderly man suffering from Alzheimer's Disease, the book is an uplifting exploration of human relationships and how we all make sense of our lives through the act of storytelling. Compelling reading. more...

  • Bipolar Disorderby Mario Maj; Hagop S. Akiskal; Juan Jose Lopez-Ibor; Norman Sartorius

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 198.00

    Bipolar disorder is a serious mental disorder involving episodes of serious mania and depression and affects approximately one to three percent of the population. According to the National Institute of Mental Health nearly two million individuals in the United States alone are diagnosed with this disorder. * This title aims to provide an overview of recent research progress * It explores the impact of this evidence on the practice of expert clinicians of many different countries * It will be an unbiased and reliable reference point with the kudos of WPA endorsement more...

  • Substance Misuse in Psychosisby Hermine L. Graham; Alex Copello; Max J. Birchwood; Kim T. Mueser

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 199.95

    The prevalence of substance abuse in the severely mentally ill is higher than that in the general population, making this a serious issue for clinicians. Integrated treatment, although the most widely adopted approach, is subject to tremendous variation in its operationalisation, especially throughout different parts of the world. Substance Misuse in Psychosis presents the latest international developments and practical treatment interventions that can be used with co-morbid individuals and their families. Different social and cultural contexts are described and contrasted, along with treatment approaches that have been tailored to address the needs of the severely mentally ill. A final section considers sub-groups, e.g. the young, the homeless,... more...

  • International Handbook of Clinical Hypnosisby Graham D. Burrows; Robb O. Stanley; Peter B. Bloom

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2002; US$ 195.00

    Clinical Hypnosis has proved successful in a variety of clinical situations. This handbook, with its practical approach, covers both the scientific and clinical aspects of hypnosis providing information on a range of available psychological and physical treatments. * Explains how to learn and apply hypnosis in clinical situations * World renowned editors * Comprehensive coverage of relevant issues This title will be invaluable to practising psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, medical hypnotists and mental health care workers. more...