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  • Clinician's Thesaurusby Edward L. Zuckerman

    Guilford Press 2010; US$ 55.00

    With over 350,000 in print, the Clinician's Thesaurus is an indispensable practitioner resource and course text. It presents thousands of standard words, phrases, clinical tips, and interview questions to help practitioners conduct thorough assessments, accurately describe nearly any clinical situation, and shape clinical observations into effective reports. Finding exactly the right terminology can save hours of paperwork time and improve the quality of documentation. Structured to follow the sequence of a mental health evaluation, the book includes report formats, treatment planning pointers, all DSM-IV-TR and ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes, and much more—all in a large-size format with convenient lay-flat binding. New to This Edition*References,... more...

  • Reflections on Community Psychiatric Nursingby Tony Gillam

    Routledge 2001; US$ 49.95

    Reflections on Community Psychiatric Nursing looks at the changing trends in psychiatric nursing over the last decade. This book offers students a lively and easy-to-read introduction to the key debates in psychiatric nursing. more...

  • Acute Mental Health Nursingby M. Harrison; D. Howard; D. Mitchell

    Sage Publications Ltd. 2004; US$ 67.00

    Recent mental health policy has focused on developing community-based services, while the reality remains that patients experiencing acute episodes of illness are mainly cared for in hospital. Acute Mental Health Nursing has been developed as a guide to the core knowledge and skills required for working in inpatient settings. more...

  • Community Mental Health Nursing And Dementia Careby John Keady; Charlotte L. Clarke; Trevor Adams

    McGraw-Hill Education 2007; US$ 49.98

    A rounded account of Community Mental Health Nurses' practice in dementia care has been long overdue. This is the first book to focus on the role of Community Mental Health Nurses in their highly valued work with both people with dementia and their families. This book:. Explores the complexity and diversity of Community Mental Health Nurse work. Captures perspectives from along the trajectory of dementia. Identifies assessment and intervention approaches. Discusses an emerging evidence base for implications in practice. Contributions to this collection of essays and articles are drawn from Community Mental Health Nurse practitioners and researchers at the forefront of their fields. It is key reading for practitioners, researchers, students,... more...

  • Diagnosis Made Easierby James Morrison; Richard Balon

    Guilford Press 2006; US$ 45.00

    This authoritative, user-friendly book offers a complete introduction to the art and science of mental health diagnosis. Meeting a key need for students and novice clinicians, James Morrison, the author of the bestselling DSM-IV Made Easy, systematically takes the reader through every step of the process. He provides clear-cut principles and decision trees for evaluating information from a variety of sources and for constructing a valid working diagnosis that serves as a foundation for treatment. Special features include quick-reference tables, sidebars explaining key concepts, and over 100 case examples that bring the approach to life. more...

  • Mindfulness and Psychotherapyby Christopher Germer; Ronald Siegel

    Guilford Press 2005; US$ 45.00

    Responding to growing interest among psychotherapists of all theoretical orientations, this practical book provides a comprehensive introduction to mindfulness and its clinical applications. The authors, who have been practicing both mindfulness and psychotherapy for decades, present a range of clear-cut procedures for implementing mindfulness techniques and teaching them to patients experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and other problems. Also addressed are ways that mindfulness practices can increase acceptance and empathy in the therapeutic relationship. The book reviews the philosophical underpinnings of mindfulness and presents compelling empirical findings. User-friendly features include illustrative case examples, practice... more...

  • Rethinking Substance Abuseby William Miller

    Guilford Press 2012; US$ 30.00

    While knowledge on substance abuse and addictions is expanding rapidly, clinical practice still lags behind. This state-of-the-art book brings together leading experts to describe what treatment and prevention would look like if it were based on the best science available. The volume incorporates developmental, neurobiological, genetic, behavioral, and social-environmental perspectives. Tightly edited chapters summarize current thinking on the nature and causes of alcohol and other drug problems; discuss what works at the individual, family, and societal levels; and offer robust principles for developing more effective treatments and services. more...

  • Suicide-Related Behaviourby Columba McLaughlin

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2007; US$ 60.99

    The book is an attempt to make sense of suicide related behaviour in terms of understanding its aetiology and how practitioners can respond in a caring and therapeutic manner. The last 30 years the data gathered has consistently indicated that suicide is a leading cause of death in young people especially men. Alongside this, the incidence of self harm, which has always been high, does not seem to be abating. Some professionals argue that attempted suicide and self harm are both the same entity. This book puts forward that they are two sides of the same coin and this coin is called suicide-related behaviour. This is a general term used in the book to describe all behaviours where the person intended to kill or harm themselves. In doing so relevant... more...

  • Measuring Mental Health Needsby Graham Thornicroft

    The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2001; US$ 67.00

    What are needs for mental health services, and how can they be measured? This book describes clearly the different approaches that can be taken to these vital questions. This completely revised version of the successful first edition provides professional, managerial and research staff in health and social care with all they need to understand and to put into practice the assessment of need in mental health. Features: up-to-the-minute reviews; whole range of specialities are covered within the book; and conceptual and practical coverage of needs assessment. more...

  • Seniorenspielbuchby Ursula Stöhr

    Springer 2007; US$ 39.95

    Demenz verändert die Persönlichkeit des Menschen. Betroffene verlieren Fähigkeiten, Sicherheit und Selbstständigkeit. Trotzdem verfügen sie aber immer noch über funktionsfähige Sinne und sind verbal und emotional ansprechbar. Dieses Buch zeigt neue Trends sowie die häufigsten Demenzformen und deren Auswirkungen. Gut strukturiert und einfühlsam fördern 200 Spiele Bewegung, Entspannung, Kommunikation, Orientierung, Konzentration und Gedächtnis. Die Autorin berichtet aus ihrer jahrelangen spieltherapeutischen Erfahrung mit Senioren. Wie Pflegepersonal und Betreuer durch spielerisches Üben vorhandene Ressourcen entdecken, stärken und erhalten. more...