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Emotional Alchemyby Tara Bennett-Goleman
Crown Publishing Group 2002; US$ 11.99
Alchemists sought to transform lead into gold. In the same way, says Tara Bennett-Goleman, we all have the natural ability to turn our moments of confusion or emotional pain into insightful clarity. Emotional Alchemy maps the mind and shows how, according to recent advances in cognitive therapy, most of what troubles us falls into ten basic emotional patterns, including fear of abandonment, social exclusion (the feeling we don't belong), and vulnerability (the feeling that some catastrophe will occur). Through the simple practice of mindfulness taught in this book, we can free ourselves of such patterns and replace them with empathy for ourselves and others, as well as the freedom to be more creative and alive. You'll find the very latest... more...
Creative Therapyby Kate Ollier; Angela Hobday
Australian Council for Educational Research 2003; US$ 34.95
Creative Therapy: Adolescents overcoming child sexual abuse is a practical therapy book. Over 100 activities are offered in this multimodal approach to making therapy both effective and, as far as possible, fun. They cover many areas of need for survivors of sexual abuse, from learning to recognise and regulate emotion to selfidentity and coping strategies on which the young person can build a bright future. more...
Metabolic Syndrome and Psychiatric Illnessby Scott D Mendelson
Elsevier 2007; US$ 114.00
Metabolic syndrome is a set of risk factors that includes: abdominal obesity, a decreased ability to process glucose (insulin resistance), dyslipidemia (unhealthy lipid levels), and hypertension. Patients who have this syndrome have been shown to be at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and/or type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is a common condition that goes by many names (dysmetabolic syndrome, syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome, obesity syndrome, and Reaven's syndrome). This is the first book to fully explain the relationships between psychiatric illness, Metabolic Syndrome, diet, sleep, exercise, medications, and lifestyle choices. Metabolic Syndrome is a major risk factor in Major Depression, Alzheimer's Disease,... more...
Science of Painby Allan I. Basbaum; M. Catherine Bushnell
Elsevier 2008; US$ 199.95
This book offers a complete framework from which scientists can understand the complex nature of pain, the mechanisms for chronic pain, and consequently develop new and more effective therapies. more...
Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatryby Michael Rutter; Dorothy Bishop; Daniel Pine; Steven Scott; Jim S. Stevenson; Eric A. Taylor; Anita Thapar
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2009; US$ 299.95
Rutter’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has become an established and accepted textbook of child psychiatry. Now completely revised and updated, the fifth edition provides a coherent appraisal of the current state of the field to help trainee and practising clinicians in their daily work. It is distinctive in being both interdisciplinary and international, in its integration of science and clinical practice, and in its practical discussion of how researchers and practitioners need to think about conflicting or uncertain findings. This new edition now offers an entirely new section on conceptual approaches, and several new chapters, including: neurochemistry and basic pharmacology brain imaging health economics psychopathology in... more...
The Recognition and Management of Early Psychosisby Henry J. Jackson; Patrick D. McGorry
Cambridge University Press 2009; US$ 70.00
Guides practitioners and researchers in the adoption of carefully planned management strategies fully integrating treatment with prevention. more...
The First Episode of Psychosisby Michael T Compton; Beth Broussard
Oxford University Press, USA 2009; US$ 15.95
The First Episode of Psychosis is the ideal book for patients experiencing the frightening and confusing initial episode of psychosis, which often occurs during late adolescence or early adulthood, and which affects nearly 3% of all people over the course of their lifetime. The book covers a range of disorders, focusing on primary psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder, clearly describing symptoms, early warning signs, and treatment--information that is essential for patients and families faced with the challenges posed by psychosis. The book also discusses psychiatric evaluation, healthy lifestyle choices, and the stigma often associated with mental illnesses. Worksheets allow readers to keep records of symptoms... more...
Pocket Guide to Crisis Interventionby Albert R Roberts; Kenneth R Yeager
Oxford University Press, USA 2009; US$ 27.95
1. Definition and Nature of Crisis. 2. Public vs. Private Crisis. 3. Events that Precipitate a Crisis. 4. Twelve Characteristics and Indicators of a Crisis-Prone Person. 5. Types of Crises. 6. Burgess and Roberts' Stress-Crisis-Trauma Continuum. 7. Psychophysiological Reactions to a Crisis. 8. Stress Symptomatology and the General Adaptation Syndrome. 9. Common Signs, Symptoms, and Psychological Responses to Crisis (Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioral). 10. Roberts' Seven Stage Crisis Intervention Model (R-SSCIM). 11. The Crisis Management Plan. 12. Dos and Don'ts for Crisis Hotline Workers. 13. Steps for Handling Difficult or Hostile Callers to a Hotline. 14. Suicide Risk Assessment Protocol and Warning Signs. 15. Crisis Intervention... more...
The New Antidepressants and Antianxietiesby William Appleton
Penguin Group Inc. 2004; US$ 12.99
The complete guide to antidepressant and antianxiety drugs on the market today. As the number of people suffering from depression rises, so does the number of treatments that flood the market. In this new third edition, Harvard Medical School professor William S. Appleton shares the latest research findings and treatment techniques, along with illuminating case histories, to answer readers' questions about the new antidepressants and antianxieties. This practical guide includes information on: * The newest antidepressants - Lexapro and Cymbalta * Treating anger and irritability, conquering insomnia * A preview of future treatments * How and when to get off the drugs * Side effects such as sexual dysfunction, weight gain, and insomnia more...
Parenthood and Mental Healthby Sam Tyano; Miri Keren; Helen Herrman; John Cox
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2010; US$ 99.95
Across all cultures parenting is the foundation of family life. It is the domain where adult mental health meets infant development. Beginning in pregnancy, parenting involves many conscious and unconscious processes which have recently been shown to affect a child's development significantly. This book focuses on pregnancy and the first year of life, providing a thorough account of the points of encounter between adult and infant psychiatry. In a fresh and comprehensive way, it summarises knowledge about early parenting, including a critical analysis of parenting, what it means to be a "good enough parent", and its relationship to infant, parent and family outcomes. In addition to the psychiatric dimension, the book emphasises the biological... more...