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Book SynopsisONE MILLION COPIES SOLD#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROur earliest experiences shape our lives far down the road, and What Happened to You? provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.Through this lens we can build a renewed sense of personal self-worth and ultimately recalibrate our responses to circumstances, situations, and relationships. It is, in other words, the key to reshaping our very lives.Oprah WinfreyThis book is going to change the way you see your life.Have you ever wondered Why did I do that? or Why can''t I just control my behavior? Others may judge our reactions and think, What''s wrong with that person? When questioning our emotions, it''s easy to place the blame on ourselves; holding ourselves and those around us to an impossible standard. It''s time we started asking a different question.Through deeply person

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Book SynopsisLynn Stoller, OT, MS, OTR, C-IAYT, RYT500, E-RYT200 and outstanding expert contributors skilfully synthesize theoretical concepts and research findings from the fields of occupational therapy, trauma psychology, neuroscience, and traditional Eastern yogic philosophy to produce a Transdisciplinary Model for Post-Traumatic Growth for healing symptoms of combat stress, PTSD, or other unresolved trauma or anxiety disorders. The model is informed by the highly successful yoga treatment protocol used with U.S. military personnel deployed to Kirkuk, Iraq, which the author co-developed (Stoller et al, 2012) and by her experiences teaching yoga to veterans in her local community. Sensory-Enhanced Yoga (R) is designed to help meet the following goals:Decrease hypervigilance and overreaction to sensory input (e.g.visual, crowds, touch, noise, movement).Improve quality of sleep and energy level to support wellness and enhance daily productivity.Decrease intrusive thoughts by learning to become present through breath and body awareness.Enhance one''s sense of self-worth and personal empowerment.Whether you are a therapist looking for effective treatment tools for your clients or are seeking healing for yourself, this insightful book will provide you with effective strategies to help promote peace of mind and full engagement in life. Lynn''s website: www.sensoryenhancedyoga.org

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Book SynopsisA leading psychoanalyst shares his experiences working with schizophrenic patients to show how effective talk therapy can be as a treatment Many schizophrenics experience their condition as one of radical incarceration, mind-altering medications, isolation,and dehumanization. At a time when the treatment of choice is anti-psychotic medication, world-renowned psychoanalyst Christopher Bollas asserts that schizophrenics can be helped by much more humane treatments, and that they have a chance to survive and even reverse the process if they have someone to talk to them regularly and for a sustained period, soon after their first breakdown. In this sensitive and evocative narrative, he draws on his personal experiences working with schizophrenics since the 1960's. He offers his interpretation of how schizophrenia develops, typically in the teens, as an adaptation in the difficult transition to adulthood. With tenderness, Bollas depicts schizophrenia as an understandable way of responding to our precariousness in a highly unpredictable world. He celebrates the courage of the children he has worked with and reminds us that the wisdom inherent in human beingsto turn to conversation with others when in distressis the fundamental foundation of any cure for human conflict.Trade Review"This book is a remarkable look at a confounding illness and the practices of one seasoned, passionate analyst."—Publishers Weekly"The author's perspective embraces personal, social, and political life on a vulnerable planet. His expertise extends to civilization generally, making an esoteric specialty relevant to human improvement in general. The book is suited for a general audience interested in psychology applied to the most challenging dilemmas."—Library Journal, Starred Review". . . immediately intriguing, perpetually enlightening, often very moving and, as is so often the case in the best examples of psycho-science writing, compassionate and hopeful."—Big Issue"Bollas’s new book is his warmest and most accessible yet . . . a passionate and elegant account of his belief and experience that people diagnosed with schizophrenia can be treated through psychoanalysis."—Gillian Ingram, Therapy Today“In this sensitive and evocative narrative, psychoanalyst Christopher Bollas draws on his personal experiences of working with people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia to offer an interpretation of how it develops as an understandable way of responding to our precariousness in a highly unpredictable world.”—Therapy TodayFinalist for the American Board & Academy of Psychoanalysis Book Prize in the Authored Books Category"Christopher Bollas has written a beautiful, humane, and profoundly moving book. It tells us not just about the world of schizophrenia but also about what it is for all of us to be human, struggling not to be too frightened to live in a world of chance events. Its stories of the work of therapy illustrate the patient effort that is involved in respecting another person, and, indeed, offer a paradigm of love."—Martha C. Nussbaum, The University of Chicago"Imaginative, heartfelt and moving, this is a beautiful book. Bollas' compassion and respect for his patients is palpable on these pages. The result is a sense of shared humanity, understanding and even hope. There's misery in When the Sun Bursts, and yet you will come away feeling ignited and consoled."—Stephen Grosz, author of The Examined Life"If you want a book that will give you the living, vibrant, painful process of truly working with schizophrenia, then read this book. Christopher Bollas is famous in the world of psychoanalysis and beyond for the way he pushes us to the limits of possible thought. Here, in the most resonant, sensitive and even poetic writing—writing which teaches us anew what it really means to listen—Bollas makes a crucial clinical and political intervention into the increasingly vexed question of how to approach mental disturbance in our time."—Jacqueline Rose, author of Women in Dark Times"Christopher Bollas writes with dazzling insight into the embattled mental world of schizophrenia. A profound and moving meditation on the tribulations of human subjectivity."—Barbara Taylor, author of The Last Asylum: a Memoir of Madness in Our Times (2014)"In this absorbing, elegant, and uplifting new book, Christopher Bollas takes the reader on a personal odyssey through schizophrenia. In an era of biological reductionism, Bollas reminds us that no one we encounter in our work is completely out of reach by another human being. We all owe Bollas a debt of gratitude for keeping alive the flame with this extraordinary contribution."—Glen O. Gabbard, Baylor College of Medicine“In this sensitive and evocative narrative, psychoanalyst Christopher Bollas draws on his personal experiences of working with people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia to offer an interpretation of how it develops as an understandable way of responding to our precariousness in a highly unpredictable world.”—Therapy Today * Therapy Today *

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Book SynopsisSkills-based Caring equips carers with the skills and knowledge needed to support those suffering from an eating disorder, and to help them to break free from the traps that prevent recovery. Through a coordinated approach, it offers detailed techniques and strategies, which aim to improve professionals'' and carers'' ability to build continuity of support for their loved ones. Using evidence-based research and personal experience, the authors advise the reader on a number of difficult areas in caring for someone with an eating disorder. This new and updated edition is essential reading for both professionals and families involved in the care and support of anyone with an eating disorder. Table of ContentsPreface. Shared Perspectives - Lived Experience of an Eating Disorder. Working With a Joint Understanding of the Illness – Basic Facts About Eating Disorders. Consequences – Awareness of Medical Risk. Caring for a Loved One With an Eating Disorder – First Steps. Caring Styles Within the Family. Stress, Strain and Developing Resilience. Understanding Change. Communication. Interpersonal Relationships. Social Relationships, Partners, Siblings and Peers. Modelling Emotional Intelligence and Problem-Solving Skills. Managing Under Eating. How to Help With Bingeing and Overeating. Managing Difficult Behaviours. Reflection and Review.

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Book SynopsisObsessions, compulsions and related phenomena occur across a wide spectrum of neuropsychiatric disorders. The boundaries between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other psychopathological phenomena, such as delusions, impulsions and habits, remain unclear. Further, the subclinical symptoms of OCD are highly prevalent, causing significant impact but yet are poorly understood. To help address these limitations, recent debates have highlighted the importance of a transdiagnostic approach to psychiatry. This book integrates what is currently known about obsessionality, compulsivity and the boundaries of OCD and related disorders and unveils areas that are worthy of future research. Using a transdiagnostic framework, it provides a comprehensive review of the key issues to understanding the diagnosis and evaluation of OCD and related disorders, as well as describing how the clinician can treat OCD and its manifold presentations. Edited by leading specialists in the field, this book offers a global perspective to the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders.Trade Review'Top researchers from across the world have contributed to making A Transdiagnostic Approach to Obsessions, Compulsions and Related Phenomena the most comprehensive text published on this topic. The book, which is backed by the latest academic literature, provides a wide-ranging approach to treatment that incorporates psychopathologic, neurobiological, clinical and therapeutic elements. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and associated mental illnesses can be difficult to diagnose. The book provides immense value in providing clinicians and researchers alike with the nuances necessary to identify and help patients to the best extent possible. It will undoubtedly be an indispensable reference document for professionals in this field for years to come.' Antonio E. Nardi, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil'Professors Fontenelle and Yücel compile an impressive comprehensive and authoritative source on the underpinnings and correlates of OCD and its related disorders. They advance cutting-edge reviews valuable to both clinicians and researchers. This volume represents a current and definitive reference work for these conditions. Uniquely, it also examines cross-diagnostic perspectives involving various contemporary nosologic systems … with respect to classification, treatment and prevention. Additionally, future investigative directions are presented for the multifaceted aspects of these disorders.' Edward C. Lauterbach, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurology, Former Chief, Division of Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry, Founding Director Emeritus, Center for Translational Studies in Neurodegenerative Disease, Mercer University, Georgia, US'This seminal volume covers virtually all aspects of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders from an innovative transdiagnostic perspective. Much more work is needed to advance this emerging field. But given the expertise of the more than sixty authors from across the globe, I am confident that this volume will become an invaluable resource for years to come both for practitioners as well as for researchers across a broad range of disciplines.' James F. Leckman, Neison Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology and Pediatrics, Yale University, Connecticut'A must-read reference to translational approaches to compulsive and obsessive phenomena in neuropsychiatry; Professors Fontenelle and Yücel represent the best clinician-scientists of our generation and assembled an all-star team to accomplish this challenging goal.' Jorge Moll, Founder and Chairman of the Board of the D'Or Institute for Research and Education, BrazilTable of Contents1. A transdiagnostic approach to obsessions, compulsions and related phenomena Leonardo F. Fontenelle and Murat Yücel; 2. The philosophy of compulsive disorders: compulsivity and free will Judy Luigjes and Damiaan Denys; 3. Family and twin studies of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders Danielle C. Cath, Nuno R. Zilhão, Dirk J. A. Smit and Dorret I. Boomsma; 4. The molecular genetics of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders Fabiana Barzotti Kohlrausch; 5. The role of environmental factors in the pathogenesis of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders Catarina Raposo-Lima and Pedro Morgado; 6. Immunology of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders Antonio L. Teixeira, Natalia P. Rocha and Andrea H. Marques; 7. Neurocognitive basis of compulsivity Martijn Figeea, Judy Luigjes, Anneke Goudriaan, Ingo Willuhnb and Damiaan Denys; 8. Structural brain imaging of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders Carles Soriano-Mas and Ben J. Harrison; 9. fMRI studies of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders Jaewook Han and Jun Soo Kwon; 10. Epidemiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder Roselind Lieb, Patrizia Hofer and Karina Wahl; 11. Symptoms, diagnosis and specifiers of obsessive-compulsive disorder Leonardo F. Fontenelle; 12. The natural history of obsessive-compulsive disorder across the lifespan Eesha Sharma and Y. C. Janardhan Reddy; 13. Subdiagnostic obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms Albina R. Torres and Leonardo F. Fontenelle; 14. Assessment instructions for obsessive-compulsive disorder Andrew G. Guzick, Adam M. Reid and Eric A. Storch; 15. Pharmacological treatments for obsessive compulsive and related disorders – a transdiagnostic perspective Ricky A Sachdev, Risha Ruparelia, Jemma E. Reid, Davis Mpavenda, Eduardo Cinosi and Naomi A Fineberg; 16. Psychological treatment of OCD: efficacy, mechanisms and transdiagnostic implications Jennifer L. Buchholz, Lillian Reuman, Shannon M. Blakey and Jonathan S. Abramowitz; 17. Innovative cognitive-behavioural treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder K. P. O'Connor, C. Ouellet-Courtois and F. Aardema; 18. Drug augmentation strategies for treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-compulsive related disorders Roseli Gedanke Shavitt and Juliana Belo Diniz; 19. Integrating cognitive behavioral treatment and medications for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder Yael R. Stovezky, Marina Gershkovich, Reilly Kayser and H. Blair Simpson; 20. DBS, TMS and tDCS for obsessive-compulsive disorder Rebecca A. Segrave, Joshua J. Hendrikse and Linden Parkes; 21. Neurosurgery for obsessive-compulsive disorder: indications and procedures Antonio Carlos Lopes; 22. Alternative treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder: nutraceuticals and lifestyle interventions Jerome Sarris and Georgina Oliver; 23. Transdiagnostic and unique clinical and treatment factors of dysmorphophobia: body dysmorphic disorder and olfactory reference disorder Francesca Beilharz and Susan L Rossell; 24. Hypochondriasis Vladan Starcevic; 25. Hoarding disorder Lorena Fernández de la Cruz and David Mataix-Cols; 26. Transdiagnostic factors in obsessive compulsive personality disorder Michael G. Wheaton and Anthony Pinto; 27. Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders Andrea E. Cavanna; 28. Body-focused repetitive behaviors Jon E. Grant and Samuel R. Chamberlain; 29. Stereotypic movement disorder Dan J. Stein; 30. The clinical neuropsychiatry of 'organic' obsessive-compulsive disorder Leonardo F. Fontenelle; 31. Behavioral addictions Samuel R. Chamberlain and Jon E. Grant; 32. Other obsessive-compulsive related disorders Ygor Arzeno Ferrão.

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Book SynopsisAggression is a complex social behaviour with multiple causes. In psychology, as well as other social and behavioural sciences, aggression refers to behaviour between members of the same species that is intended to cause pain or harm. Aggression takes a variety of forms among humans and can be physical, mental, or verbal. Aggression should not be confused with assertiveness however, although the terms are often used interchangeably. There are two broad categories of aggression. These include hostile, affective, or retaliatory aggression and instrumental, predatory, or goal-oriented aggression. Empirical research indicates that there is a critical difference between the two, both psychologically and physiologically. Some research indicates that people with tendencies toward affective aggression have lower IQs than those with tendencies toward predatory aggression. If only considering physical aggression, males tend to be more aggressive than females. This new book gathers the latest research from around the world in this field.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the role of stress in psychological disorders. Topics discussed include a review of psychosocial stress and health; family stress and psychological adjustments among welfare and non-welfare immigrants; eating disorders and stress; extending the stressor-strain perspective; role stress in flexible and creative roles and the effects of postpartum depression on the mother-infant relationship and child development.

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Book SynopsisThis book compiles biographical sketches of top professionals in the field of mind and body research, as well as research summaries from a number of different focuses in this important field.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first in a series of three volumes compiling research summaries with a focus on the mind and body. The summaries include contributions from authors across the globe with different expertise foundations.

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Book SynopsisThis book is the second in a series of three volumes compiling research summaries with a focus on the mind and body. The summaries include contributions from authors across the globe with different expertise foundations.

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Book SynopsisThe concept of sexual deviance refers to the nature of sexual behavior that is nonconforming with societal norms or expectations, is maladaptive and interferes with the individual''s functioning. Sexual deviance is also often perceived as harmful or even dangerous. In most cases, it manifests through the use of force, sexual focus on children or other anomalous activities and targets. It encompasses a vast range of atypical or aberrant sexual behaviors that may or may not be formalised into a law. The author of this book adheres to the theory that although sexual violence may be motivated by opportunistic factors, the common denominator in most instances of sexual abuse is sexual deviance. The results of the authors'' research indicate that most male and female subjects interpret sexual deviance as a multi-causal phenomenon; however, juvenile sex offenders are more likely to externalise these causes rather than attribute them to internal factors. This book is divided into three major parts. The first part focuses on critical review of different theories of etiology of sexual deviance, sex offender characteristics and treatment implications; the second explores attribution of sexually abnormal behavior and its measurement; and the third describes the findings of the study and their relevance to the treatment of sexual abusers.

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Book SynopsisSelf-efficacy and self-compassion are psychological skills that form the basis for resilience, success, and overall quality of life, and as such understanding how best to implement these skills is essential for well-being. This volume includes six chapters that explore the concepts of self-efficacy and self-compassion from several perspectives. Chapter One investigates the predictive value of pre-academic self-efficacy for academic self-efficacy six months into the Danish teacher education program. Chapter Two provides a theoretical foundation for educator self-efficacy and current empirical evidence exploring self-efficacy of educators who are working in schools implementing tiered systems. Chapter Three examines reciprocal relations between academic self-efficacy and elements of achievement in math, with persistence as a mediator. Chapter Four synthesizes and examines research evidence on the relationship between parental self-compassion and parents' mental health, analyses the role of parental self-compassion in parenting practices, and investigates the effects of parents' self-compassion on children's outcomes. Chapter Five reviews recent findings concerning self-compassion from a trait/state perspective based on a development schema theory combined with a state of mind approach. Lastly, Chapter Six explores self-efficacy and its association with demographic characteristics in Greek families of university students with or without members with special educational needs and disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.Table of ContentsPreface; Predicting Student Teachers Academic Learning Self-Efficacy at the Second Semester from Their Pre-Academic Learning Self-Efficacy; Educator Self-Efficacy in Tiered Systems: Theory and Practice; Mediated Relationships between Academic Self-Efficacy and Characteristics of Math Performance Differences between Boys and Girls and Students from Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Backgrounds; Self-Compassion and Parenting; A State-Trait Approach to Self-Compassion: Is It a Schema or a State of Mind?; Self-Efficacy and Demographics of Greek Families with and without Members with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic; Index.

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Book SynopsisPineapple Express is Evelyn Lau's eighth collection of poetry.&nbspThe collection is rooted in the mind and its disorders.&nbspDepression, anxiety, and obsessive thinking have been explored widely in fiction and non-fiction, much less so in poetry. "Pineapple Express" explores moods, medications and side effects, capturing the flatness of depression while making the language sing. It also explores the notion of mid-life, in all its manifestations: physical changes, psychological upheaval, the notion of becoming "invisible," and mortality.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times Book Review Editors'' Choice“A brilliant, honest, necessary book that exposes the intricacies of the human brain while showing us the way creativity and friendship can anchor us. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered if they see the world a little differently.” -Ada LimónA New Yorker cartoonist illustrates his lifelong struggle with OCD in cartoon vignettes frank and funnyJason Adam Katzenstein is just trying to live his life, but he keeps getting sidetracked by his over-active, anxious brain. Mundane events like shaking hands or sharing a drink snowball into absolute catastrophes. Jason has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a mental illness that compels him to perform rituals in order to protect himself from dangers that don’t really exist. He checks, washes, over-thinks, rinse, repeat. He does his best to hide his em

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Book SynopsisThis vivid book presents 20 case studies of adults with severe brain injury. It describes the premorbid lifestyle of each of these individuals, the onset of their brain damage, subsequent symptoms, neuropsychological assessment, rehabilitation, and long-term outcome.Trade Review"By focusing on the individual human being with a memory or language or perceptual or behavioral disorder and including examples of her own failed treatments, Wilson paints a picture of neuropsychological rehabilitation that is very true to life. By providing these examples of her resourceful and very personal treatment along with her patients reactions, adjustments and long-term outcomes, Wilson inspires clinicians engaged in their day-to-day attempts to help individuals with cognitive disorders..."From Barbara A. Wilson, Oxford University Press, 1999." "...guided by a firm foundation in scientific theory, while maintaining the flexibility and creativeness characteristic of an art."--JINSVol.7, Iss.4Table of ContentsPart I: Setting the Scene 1: Patients and their Problems 2: Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation Part II: Living with Memory Disorders 3: Jack: Coming to Terms with Amnesia 4: Jay: Compensating for Amnesia 5: Alex: Some recovery, Return to Work and Marriage Following Anoxic Brain Damage Part III: Memory and Other Cognitive Problems 6: The Man Who Continues to Have Just Woken Up 7: Martin: A Complete Human Being 8: Lorna: Cognitive Decline and Myotonic Dystrophy 9: Jason: Learning to Be Independent After Encephalitis Part IV: Language Impairment 10: Bill: Learning to Communicate with Symbols Five Years After a Stroke 11: Laurence: Listening to the Message and Not the Words 12: Ron: Picking Up the Pieces Part V: Remediation of Acquired Disorders of Reading 13: Ted: The Man Who Could Read "Astrocytoma" But Not "Dog" 14: Derek: Re-learning to Read After a Gunshot Wound 15: Jenny: Regaining Quality of Life Following a Horse Riding Accident Part VI: Perceptual and Visuospatial Problems 16: Paula: Fear of Physiotherapy and Problems Recognizing Objects After a Severe Head Injury 17: Kirsty: A Case of Optic Aphasia, Associative Agnosia or Semantic Memory Impairment? 18: Richard: A Socially Skilled Young Man Despite Severe Memory and Perceptual Difficulties 19: Dolly: Learning to Attend to the Left Side of Space Part VII: Behavior and Self-Care Skills 20: Jim: Improving Concentration and Reducing Behavior Problems 21: Improving the Self-Care Skills of a Woman with Quadriplegia and Dysarthria 22: Sarah: Learning Some Self-Care Skills After an Anaesthetic Accident

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Paul Campos argues that the American worship of law and legality can at times become so pathological that it comes to resemble a type of legal madness, or Jurismania. Campos offers an intensely critical look at the role of law and legal reason in American society, and concludes that much of what is called the rule of law resembles a culturally sanctioned form of obsessive-compulsive behaviour.Trade ReviewJurismania provides a sharp reminder that the law cannot solve all problems, and serves up a chilling vision of a demented world in which regulation is all-pervasive and where respect for the law is lost through its misuse. It is a cautionary tale upon which we could do worse than reflect. * Roderick Munday, Justice of the Peace Volume 163 *

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Book SynopsisThis reference text provides an insightful and unified synthesis of cognitive neuroscience and behavioral neurology. The strong clinical emphasis and outstanding illustrations will provide neurologists, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, and psychologists with a solid foundation to the major neurobehavioral syndromes. With backgrounds in behavioural neurology, functional imaging and cognitive neuroscience, the two authors are in an ideal position to cover the anatomy, genetics, physiology, and cognitive neuroscience underlying these disorders. Their emphasis on therapy makes the book a must read for anyone who cares for patients with cognitive and behavioural disorders.Trade Review. . . part of the highly regarded Contemporary Neurology Series, and it carries on the tradition of excellence neurologists have come to expect of these volumes . . . The writing style is concise, clear, readable. Clinical vignettes and example cases, drawn both from the authors' experience and the published literature, reinforce important concepts . . . Devinsky and D'Esposito have broken new ground with a fresh approach to the neurology of cognition and behavior . . . * Neurology *The latest in the "Contemporary Neurology Series", Neurology of Cognitive and Behavioural Disorders, is a comprehensive, authoritative, and practical tome for clinicians, as a stand-alone reference and as an entertaining way of using the time allocated for those outpatient no-shows . . . This book should appeal to a wide range of neuroscience subspecialists, and comes with a strong recommendation to clinical neurologists from this reviewer. * The Lancet Neurology *Table of Contents1. Neuroanatomy and Assessment of Cognitive-Behavioural Function ; 2. Functional Neuroimaging of Cognition ; 3. The Right Hemisphere, Interhemispheric Communication, and Consciousness ; 4. Attention and Attentional Disorders ; 5. Perception and Perceptual Disorders ; 6. Language, Aphasia, and Other Speech Disorders ; 7. Motor System and Behaviour ; 8. Memory and Memory Disorders ; 9. Executive Function and the Frontal Lobes ; 10. Emotion and the Limbic System ; 11. Therapy for Cognitive and Neurobehavioral Disorders

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Book SynopsisHow can we better understand and treat those suffering from schizophrenia and manic-depressive illnesses? This important new book takes us into the world of those suffering from such disorders. Using self descriptions, its emphasis is not on how mental health professionals view sufferers, but on how the patients themselves experience their disorder. Central to the book is the idea that schizophrenic persons live like disembodied spirits or deanimated bodies. As disembodied spirits, they feel like abstract entities which contemplate their own existence and the world from outside. As deanimated bodies, schizophrenic people feel deprived of the possibility of living personal experiences - perceptions, thoughts, emotions - as their own. A new volume in the International Perspectives in Philosophy and Psychiatry series, this book will be of great interest to all those working with sufferers from such disorders - helping them to better understand their mental lives and providing important inTrade ReviewIn this marvellous book, Stanghellini reinvigorates and resurrects psychopathology as more than just the listing of symptoms, re-presenting it as the 'science of the meanings of abnormal human phenomena' . . . The book, from the successful and influential OUP series International Perspectives in Philosophy and Psychiatry, is, like the others, a joy to read . . . All mental health professionals are likely to gain, both clinically and intellectually, from reading this book, and carers, patients and philosophers will find much to help them engage with the potentially disorientating and frightening reality of psychosis. * Mental Health Today *Table of ContentsPrologue - the tattooed room ; 1. The genealogy of psychopathology ; 2. The origins of the psychopathology of the social being ; 3. The ascetic misunderstanding and social phenomenology ; 4. Aporias of intersubjectivity ; 5. The social world of melancholic and schizophrenic persons ; 6. The senses of common sense ; 7. The internal statue ; 8. Cyborgs and scanners ; 9. Voices and consciousness ; 10. This is not a delusion ; Epilogue

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Book SynopsisPersecutory delusions, the unfounded beliefs that others intend harm to the individual, are a major psychiatric problem. They are a common feature of severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, delusional disorder and bipolar disorder, often lead to admission to psychiatric hospital, and are a cause of considerable distress to patients and carers. However, increasingly it is recognised that persecutory delusions reflect the severe end of a spectrum of paranoia, which also encompasses beliefs and worries about threats from others that are common in the general population. In the last ten years an increasing number of researchers and clinicians have focussed on explaining paranoid experience in both clinical and non-clinical populations, with fascinating results. This recent research is presented for the first time as a book. In this landmark publication, the three major authorities in the field bring together the current knowledge about the assessment, understanding, and treatment ofTrade Review'Persecutory Delusions is an outstanding book that provides a unique update on the assessment, biological and psychological processes, and treatment of this important clinical phenomenon. Freeman, Bentall, and Garety, all seasoned clinicians who have also made valuable contributions to theories of delusions, have assembled world experts on this topic for the first time in this welcomed volume. The state-of-the-art summary of research, theory, and clinical practice related to persecutory delusions make this book a critical resource for anyone seeking to understand or treat psychosis.' * Professor Kim T. Mueser, Dartmouth Medical School *' Delusions have long been known to psychiatry - but have largely been considered a subset of 'psychosis'. However, over the last decade a range of scientists, psychologists, phenomenologists, pharmacologists, and imagers have been studying delusions in their own right, and social epidemiologists and geneticists have been looking for their causes in clinical populations and wider society. This book is the first to pull together these different perspectives under one cover. For scientists and practitioners who study and treat psychosis this is a remarkable resource. This will be a "go to" reference book for developing a comprehensive understanding of delusions.' * Professor Shitij Kapur, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London *Table of ContentsASSESSMENT, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PROGNOSIS; THEORY - PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES; THEORY - BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES; TREATMENT - OVERVIEWS; TREATMENT - THERAPY EXAMPLES

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Book SynopsisOvereating and obesity are on the rise. Despite public health warnings, availability of diet books and programs, and the stigma associated with obesity, many people find it difficult to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. While there are many books on the topic of caloric or need-based eating, obesity and overeating can also result from eating that is not driven by hunger. Recent research found that excess food intake is largely driven by the palatability of food and the pleasure derived from eating. Hedonic Eating: How the Pleasure of Food Affects Our Brain and Behavior will appeal to scientists, medical doctors, psychologists, counselors and students taking specialized courses that cover appetite. It will also appeal to the general public intersted in learning more about topics, including brain reward-related mechanisms associated with food intake, eating behaviors resulting from these changes in the brain, obesity, and overeating, and science-based approaches to combat the cTable of ContentsForward ; Preface ; Acknowledgements ; Chapter 1. Introduction ; Chapter 2. Why Do We Eat What We Eat? ; Chapter 3. The Brain's Got a Taste for Good Food ; Chapter 4. Craving Chocolate? A Review of Individual Differences, Triggers, and Assessment of Food Cravings ; Chapter 5. Overeating and Binge Eating ; Chapter 6. Brain-Based Drivers and Consequences of Hedonic Overeating ; Chapter 7. Food 'Liking' and 'Wanting': a Neurobiological Perspective ; Chapter 8. The Influence of Dieting (Hedonic Deprivation) on Food Intake, How It Can Promote Hedonic Overeating, and Mindful Eating Interventions ; Chapter 9. The Modern Food Environment- Changes in Food Quantity and Quality and Their Impact on Hedonic Eating ; Chapter 10. Food Addiction

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Book SynopsisBorderline personality disorder (BPD) is a potentially severely debilitating psychiatric diagnosis that may affect up to 2% of the general population. Hallmarks of BPD include impulsivity, emotional instability, and poor self-image, and those with BPD have increased risk for self-harm and suicide.Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS) brings together research findings and information on implementation and best practices for a group treatment program for outpatients with BPD. A five-month long program easily learned and delivered by therapists from a wide range of theoretical orientations, STEPPS combines cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion management and behavioral skills training, and psychoeducation with a systems component that involves professional care providers, family, friends, and significant others of persons with BPD. The book provides a detailed description of the program, reviews the body of evidence supporting its use and implementation, and describes its dissemination worldwide and in different settings. Empirical data show that STEPPS is effective and produces clinically important improvement in mood and behavior, while reducing health care utilization. Unique among programs for BPD, STEPPS has been exhaustively studied in correctional systems (both prisons and community corrections), where it is shown to be as effective as in community settings. This volume will be a valuable guide to those in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, and the counseling professions who treat people with BPD.Trade Review"Psychotherapy for borderline personality disorder is now known to be effective. But it tends to be lengthy, expensive, and unavailable. STEPPS provides a brief, cost-effective package that should be a default option for treating these difficult patients. This book, which describes the concepts, methods, and research support behind STEPPS, is timely and welcome."--Joel Paris, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, McGill University, and author, A Concise Guide to Personality Disorders "This book brings together the leading clinicians and researchers working with STEPPS across the globe and provides an essential guide to implementing a much needed front-line intervention for borderline personality disorder."--Carla Sharp, PhD, Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology, The University of Houston "Dr. Black and Ms. Blum have edited a very thoughtful and informative book on the STEPPS program for people with borderline personality disorder. STEPPS is a very well designed and structured treatment, which could help explain why it has been rapidly expanding in its global reach. This book reviews the compelling evidence base for the program and makes an important contribution to the care of these challenging patients."--S. Charles Schulz, MD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School "The development of STEPPS has been a godsend. Even in the age of evidence-based treatments for borderline personality disorder, the large majority of sufferers have no access to adequate care. With its intelligent focus on psychoeducation in a group setting, STEPPS has been able to fill in the gap in many areas. This book will extend that reach. STEPPS fulfills the critical public need of providing a basic treatment for BPD that is sufficient for some patients and the first step in a longer trajectory for others."--Frank E. Yeomans, MD, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, and Director of Training, Personality Disorders Institute, Weill Medical College of Cornell University "In treating borderline personality disorder in community mental health settings, it is vital that evidence-based protocols for treating suicidal behavior be utilized. For treatment settings unable to implement DBT, strong consideration should be given to implementing STEPPS. For this reason, this book is recommended for those who work for or administer community mental health centers, as well mental health programs in other settings, such as correctional settings or group practices." --PsycCRITIQUESTable of ContentsForeword by John Livesley Preface About the Editors Contributors Chapter 1 - Overview of STEPPS: History and Implementation Nancee Blum, Don St. John, Bruce Pfohl, and Donald W. Black Chapter 2 - Research Evidence Supportive of STEPPS Donald W. Black, Nancee Blum, and Jeff Allen Chapter 3 - STEPPS in The Netherlands Horusta Freije Chapter 4 - STEPPS in Different Service Settings in the United Kingdom Renee Harvey Chapter 5 - STEPPS in Correctional Settings Nancee Blum and Donald W. Black Chapter 6 - STEPPS in a Residential Therapeutic Community in Italy Aldo Lombardo Chapter 7 - Introducing STEPPS on an Inpatient Unit in Italy Andrea Fossati, Roberta Alesiani, Silvia Boccalon, Laura Giarolli, Serena Borroni, Antonella Somma Chapter 8 - STEPPS in Adolescent Populations in The Netherlands Marieke Schuppert, Paul Emmelkamp, and Maaike Nauta Chapter 9 - Alternatives to Self-Harm Program (ASH) - A Skills-Based Approach to Complement STEPPS Diane Clare Appendix: STEPPS forms and worksheets Index

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ANTONY C. MOSS is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, London South Bank University, UK.KYLE R. DYER is a psychopharmacologist at Kings College London, UK and a Visiting Fellow at the Department of Psychology, London South Bank University, UK.

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Trade Review"A valuable contribution to the field of personality disorders and their treatment, written by the foremost authority on the subject."—Beth J. Seelig, M.D., Director, Emory Psychoanalytic Institute and Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Emory University School of Medicine

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