Psychiatry Books

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisConversations in Critical Psychiatry brings together an edited selection of interviews published in the Psychiatric Times from 2019 to 2022, updated with new and previously unpublished material. These interviews explore critical and philosophical perspectives in psychiatry by engaging with prominent commentators within and outside the profession who have made meaningful criticisms of the status quo. These conversations advance our understanding of psychopathology and offer a pluralistic vision of psychiatric practice.The series includes interviews with many leading scholars such as Allen Frances, Anne Harrington, Paul McHugh, Nassir Ghaemi, Dainius Puras, Joanna Moncrieff, Jonathan Shedler, Sanneke de Haan, Nev Jones and Kenneth Kendler, among others. The discussions cover a wide array of philosophical, clinical, and scientific topics and present a sweeping overview of psychiatrys relationship to critique. A detailed introductory essay ''Psychiatry and the Critical Landscape'' offers a synthesis of themes and makes the case for mainstream psychiatry to embrace the critical tradition, while urging critical psychiatry to engage with a philosophically informed view of psychiatric science. Given the accessible and rigorous nature of these conversations, this book will be of interest to academics, clinicians, students, service users, and general readers alike.

Read more less

Book SynopsisFROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF WHAT I LOVED AND A WOMAN LOOKING AT MEN LOOKING AT WOMEN''Provocative but often funny, encyclopedic but down to earth . . . an extraordinary double story'' Oliver Sacks''It is Hustvedt''s gift to write with exemplary clarity of what is by necessity unclear'' Hilary Mantel, GuardianWhile speaking at a memorial event for her father, the novelist Siri Hustvedt suffered a violent seizure from the neck down. Was it triggered by nerves, emotion - or something else entirely?In this profoundly thought-provoking and revealing book, Hustvedt takes the reader on her journey through psychiatry, philosophy, neuroscience and medical history in search of a diagnosis. Conveying the often frightening mysteries of illness, she illuminates the perennially mysterious connection between mind and body and what we mean by ''I''.''She has an enviable ability to digest aTrade ReviewProvocative but often funny, encyclopedic but down to earth...Hustvedt's erudite book deepens one's wonder about the relation of body and mind. * Oliver Sacks *Readers of Oliver Sacks will rate this book highly; as with Sacks, scientific knowledge and a powerful capacity for empathy are closely linked...It is Hustvedt's gift to write with exemplary clarity of what is by necessity unclear. * Hilary Mantel, Guardian *She thinks her way through complex subject matter with the effortless clarity of a poised and sceptical outsider...a short book with an encyclopaedic breadth * Lisa Appignanesi, Independent *She has an enviable ability to digest and reframe her discoveries into clear, accessible prose * Melanie McGrath, Sunday Telegraph *Fascinating...what gives the book its originality is that she wavers on the edge of the various disciplines, preferring her own imaginative, deeply personal reflections to the potential certainty that might be offered by doctors...Although a desire for clear-cut answers is understandable, Hustvedt suggests that this is often far from possible. And she leaves the reader thinking about his or her own bouts of illness in a thoroughly fresh way. * Lorna Bradbury, Daily Telegraph *

Read more less

Book SynopsisKaplan & Sadock. Guía de estudio y autoevaluación en Psiquiatría es una revisión exhaustiva y acreditada de todo el campo. Perfecta para un repaso independiente o como preparación para los exámenes United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), el examen Psychiatry Resident In-Training Examination (PRITE), y los exámenes para obtener licencias y mantener certificaciones de la American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) y de recertificación.

Read more less

Book SynopsisNow in its Fifth Edition, Neuropsychological Assessment reviews the major neurobehavioral disorders associated with brain dysfunction and injury. This is the 35th anniversary of the landmark first edition. As with previous editions, this edition provides a comprehensive coverage of the field of adult clinical neuropsychology in a single source. By virtue of the authors'' clinical and research specializations, this book provides a broad-based and in-depth coverage of current neuroscience research and clinical neuropsychology practice. While the new edition is updated to include new features and topics, it remains true to the highly-regarded previous editions. Methods for obtaining optimum data are given in the form of hypothesis-testing techniques, clinical tips, and clinical examples. In the seven years since the previous edition, many advancements have been made in techniques for examining brain function and in our knowledge about brain-behavior relationships. For example, a surge of functional imaging data has emerged and new structural imaging techniques have provided exquisite detail about brain structure. For the first time, this edition includes examples of these advancements, many in stunning color. This edition also includes new tools for clinicians such as a neuroimaging primer and a comparison table of the neuropsychological features of progressive dementias. The chapters on assessment procedures include discussion of issues related to test selection and reviews of recently published as well as older test batteries used in general neuropsychological assessment, plus newly developed batteries for specific issues.Trade ReviewOverall this volume is well organized and provides a definitive guide for neuropsychological assessment. This 4th edition is a useful reference for clinicians and investigators concerned with the neurobehavioral aspects of neurological disease and injury, and it is indispensable for clinical neuropsychologists. * Journal of Neurosurgery *It is to the credit of these authors who have not only undertaken this monumental task, but have pulled it off in an altogether scholarly and professional way such that this new volume, much like its predecessor editions, and again takes its rightful place among the leading books in contemporary neuropsychology. * The Clinical Neuropsychologist *The book, often referred to as 'Lezak,' is without question the most widely-consulted source on neuropsychological assessment as a clinical enterprise. The fourth edition continues in the great tradition of its predecessors... * Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society *This is an update of what for almost three decades has been the classic textbook of clinical neuropsychological assessment. Neuropsychological Assessment (Fourth Edition) represents a monumental achievement by the authors and remains the most important text on clinical neuropsychological assessment. No practitioner or researcher should be without it. * ACNR *...the book is a veritable graduate course in the field of psychological assessment, and readers will find information chronicling the most effective ways psychologists have to evaluate and examine the inner workings of the brain. * The Electric Review *This is and will remain a very important and central book in clinical neuropsychology. No other current book dealing with the practice of adult clinical neuropsychology has as much to offer...A truly impressive achievement. * Journal of Clinical Neuropsychology (for the previous edition) *Hailed by many as the most comprehensive sourcebook in the field of neuropsychological assessment...It not only should serve as a reference, but also should be frequently referred to as a working textbook, occupying a central place on one's bookshelves. * Contemporary Psychology (for the previous edition) *No other textbook offers to integrate such a diversity of information on such a wide range of abnormal brain conditions...Lezak is to be congratulated for making substantial improvements in a previously excellent text. * Journal of Personality Assessment (for the previous edition) *Encompasses both theoretical and practical concerns in an eminently readable style punctuated by clinical anecdotes and case histories...There is no single source available today that is so comprehensive; its sheer volume also serves as a persuasive reminder of how fast this field has grown. * Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease (for the previous edition) *It is to the credit of these authors who have not only undertaken this monumental task, but have pulled it off in an altogether scholarly and professional way such that this new volume, much like its predecessor editions, and again takes its rightful place among the leading books in contemporary neuropsychology. * The Clinical Neuropsychologist (for the previous edition) *Overall this volume is well organized and provides a definitive guide for neuropsychological assessment. This 4th edition is a useful reference for clinicians and investigators concerned with the neurobehavioral aspects of neurological disease and injury, and it is indispensable for clinical neuropsychologists. * Journal of Neurosurgery (for the previous edition) *The book, often referred to as 'Lezak,' is without question the most widely-consulted source on neuropsychological assessment as a clinical enterprise. The fourth edition continues in the great tradition of its predecessors... * Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society (for the previous edition) *This is an update of what for almost three decades has been the classic textbook of clinical neuropsychological assessment. Neuropsychological Assessment (Fourth Edition) represents a monumental achievement by the authors and remains the most important text on clinical neuropsychological assessment. No practitioner or researcher should be without it. * ACNR (for the previous edition) *...the book is a veritable graduate course in the field of psychological assessment, and readers will find information chronicling the most effective ways psychologists have to evaluate and examine the inner workings of the brain. * The Electric Review (for the previous edition) *Table of ContentsPart I. THEORY AND PRACTICE OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT ; 1. The Practice of Neuropsychological Assessment ; 2. Basic Concepts ; 3. The Behavioral Geography of the Brain ; 4. The Rationale of Deficit Measurement ; 5. The Neuropsychological Examination ; 6. The Neuropsychological Examination: Interpretation ; 7. Neuropathology for Neuropsychologists ; 8. Neurobehavioral Variables and Diagnostic Issues ; Part II. A COMPENDIUM OF TESTS AND ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES ; 9. Orientation and Attention ; 10. Perception ; 11. Memory I: Tests ; 12. Memory II: Batteries, Paired Memory ; 13. Verbal Functions and Language Skills ; 14. Construction ; 15. Concept Formation and Reasoning ; 16. Executive Functions ; 17. Neuropsychological Assessment Batteries ; 18. Observational Methods, Rating Scales, and Inventories ; 19. Tests of Personal Adjustment and Emotional Functioning ; 20. Testing for Response Bias and Malingering ; Appendix 1: Neuroimaging Primer ; Appendix 2: Test Publishers and Distributors ; References ; Test Index ; Subject Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisWinner of the 2011 International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) Pierre Janet Writing Award. A patient-oriented manual for complex trauma survivors.Trade Review"[A] book worthy of [therapists’] time." -- PsychCentral"This book is a much-welcomed tool for working with individuals with complex trauma. Although there are other training manuals that address the treatment of trauma, there is none that deal specifically with the subset of dissociative pathology. This manual is the first of its kind, a hands-on and practical training and skill-building tool for individuals and therapists. . . . The book has a user-friendly approach that is integrative and eclectic and can easily be introduced and incorporated in ongoing treatment. . . . For therapist and clients, navigating complex trauma can feel daunting and confusing with many stops and falls that may leave both feeling discouraged. This book is an anchor for the work, a place to return when uncertainty invades treatment." -- Social Work with Groups"Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation contains the lucid explanations, practical skills, and collective wisdom of three therapists with decades of experience treating dissociative patients. This book serves as a manual for therapists, a guide for trainers, and a workbook for dissociative disorder patients, delivering an up-to-date blend of the best clinical practices with recent advances in mindfulness therapy and cognitive behavioral approaches to pathological dissociation." -- Frank W. Putnam, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine"This book is a welcome and much-needed resource for complex dissociative clients and their therapists. It offers a myriad of exercises and strategies to help clients challenge dissociative adaptations and replace them with other means of coping, so that they can develop a more integrated self and life, and ultimately regain control of their bodies and minds." -- Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP, author of Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy and Recollections of Sexual Abuse

Read more less

Book SynopsisMentalization-based treatment (MBT) has gained international acclaim as an efficient treatment for patients with borderline personality disorder. The approach is also helpful for other personality disorders and conditions that are difficult to treat, e.g. addiction and eating disorders. MBT consists of a psychoeducational, an individual, and a group therapy component. This is the first comprehensive manual for mentalization-based group therapy. The author has developed the manual in close cooperation with Anthony Bateman and a team of group analysts. It covers all the aspects of MBT which are necessary to produce an informed and qualified group therapist. The book covers the theory behind mentalization and borderline personality disorder (especially its evolutionary roots), the structure of MBT and a discussion of previous experiences with group psychotherapy for borderline patients. The core of the book explains the main principles of MBT-G and provides a powerful means for ensuring that therapists adhere to these principles in a qualified way. The last part contains a full transcript from a real MBT group composed of borderline patients. As the first book dedicated to Group MBT, this book is a valuable and unique addition to the Mentalization literature.Trade ReviewThis book is a long-awaited, comprehensive manual for mentalisation-based group therapy. . . [it] is a proficient and explicit training tool, ensuring reliability of implementation and therefore the potential for research. * Camilla Matthews, Art Psychotherapist and Group Analyst, www.therapytoday.net *Table of Contents1. Historical and theoretical background of MBT-G ; 2. Main principles of MBT-G ; 3. The MBT-G adherence and quality rating scale (MBT-G-AQS) ; 4. The items of MBT-G-AQS ; 5. Transcript of an entire MBT-G session ; References ; Appendix 1 ; Appendix 2

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book is the first of its kind to combine concise, easy-to-understand summaries of 116 landmark mental health cases for practicing clinicians, attorneys, educators and students with over 130 board-style multiple-choice questions to help consolidate knowledge. It is an invaluable resource for both test preparation and clinical practice.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPresenting case studies of schizophrenic patients, this title intends to make madness and the process of going mad comprehensible. It offers an existential analysis of personal alienation.Trade Review"Dr. Laing is saying something very important indeed. . . . This is a truly humanist approach." —Philip toynbee in the Observer"It is a study that makes all other works I have read on schizophrenia seem fragmentary. . . . The author brings, through his vision and perception, that particular touch of genius which causes one to say Yes, I have always known that, why have I never thought of it before?'" —Journal of Analytical PsychologyTable of ContentsThe Divided SelfPreface to the Original EditionPreface to the Pelican EditionPart One1. The existential-phenomenological foundations for a science of persons2. The existential-phenomenological foundations for the understanding of psychosis3. Ontological insecurityPart Two4. The embodied and unembodied self5. The inner self in the schizoid condition6. The false-self system7. Self-consciousness8. The case of PeterPart Three9. Psychotic developments10. The self and the false self in a schizophrenic11. The ghost of the weed garden: a study of a chronic schizophrenicReferencesIndex

Read more less

Book Synopsis An estimated two to three million people in the United States today were raised by a schizophrenic parent. Brown and Roberts offer a unique book based on interviews with over forty adult children of mothers diagnosed as schizophrenic. Such topics as the isolation their family felt, their chaotic home environments, their present relationships with their mothers, and the lost potential of mother and child are covered. Their stories are fascinating and provide important information to both the mental health community and the lay public. The offspring have been described as having higher rates of increased aggressivity and sibling conflict, but often their circumstances strengthened these children and contributed to artistic and creative talents, resiliency, and high achievements. The authors provide an overview of schizophrenia, behaviors of the affected parent, and the marital relationship of the patient and her non-schizophrenic spouse. As adults, the respondents now shar

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisFor more than three decades, the Textbook of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences has been the gold standard for understanding the structural and functional foundations and rapidly evolving knowledge base of neuropsychiatric disorders. In the new edition, the esteemed editors have undertaken a complete reorganization, reconceptualizing the way the material is presented and integrating considerations of neuropsychiatric symptoms, syndromes, and treatments into chapters addressing the neuropsychiatry of neurodevelopmental disorders, acquired neurological conditions, neurodegenerative disorders, and primary psychiatric disorders. The result is a text that flows easily and logically from general principles to specific diagnostic tools and conditions, making it a clinically relevant and eminently practical guide for medical students and residents, psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists and neuropsychologists, as well as a broad range of professionals who work in diverse clinical settings (e.g., the general hospital setting, physical medicine/rehabilitation hospitals, psychiatric institutes, community mental health centers, alcohol and chemical dependency programs, and outpatient services and doctors' offices).The book possesses a multitude of useful attributes and features: • The new edition is thoroughly compatible with the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.• The chapters are complete unto themselves, allowing for easy retrieval and use by clinicians facing daily challenges in the field. Extensive references allow for further research and study in quieter moments.• Chapters on specific disorders have consistent structures, where appropriate. For example, the chapter on "Autism Spectrum Disorders" has sections on background, prevalence, etiology, neurobiology, clinical presentation, assessment, differential diagnosis, comorbidity, research, interventions and treatment, and medication.• The prestigious roster of contributors boasts both luminaries and emerging leaders in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry, providing readers with diverse perspectives.• The material is supported by scores of tables, graphs, and illustrations, including PET, CT, and MRI images. Neuropsychiatry has come a long way from the days when patients with neuropsychiatric conditions routinely fell through the cracks of the healthcare system. The Textbook of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences provides comprehensive, current, and evidence-based coverage in a forward-looking volume to train a new generation of clinicians in this important work.Trade ReviewThe main focus of this book is on reviewing the various neuropsychiatric disorders, which it does quite well. One chapter that is particularly helpful is on neurobiological bases of cognition, emotion, and behavior, which provides an excellent model for understanding the neurobiology of neuropsychiatric symptomatology. This is a high-quality book that provides an essential update of the fifth edition. -- Eric Gausche, M.D. * Doody's Book Review *Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. Neurobiological Bases of BehaviorChapter 2. Neuropsychiatric AssessmentChapter 3. Neuropsychological AssessmentChapter 4. Neuroimaging in NeuropsychiatryChapter 5. Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG, MEG)Chapter 6. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderChapter 7. Autism Spectrum DisordersChapter 8. DeliriumChapter 9. Toxins and PoisonsChapter 10. Neuropsychiatry of EpilepsyChapter 11. Neuropsychiatry of StrokeChapter 12. Neuropsychiatry of Traumatic Brain InjuryChapter 13. Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain InjuryChapter 14. Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Infectious DisordersChapter 15. Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Brain TumorsChapter 16. Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Endocrine DisordersChapter 17. Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Sleep and Sleep DisordersChapter 18. Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating DisordersChapter 19. Neuropsychiatry of Alcohol and Other Substance Use DisordersChapter 20. Alzheimer's DiseaseChapter 21. Parkinson's Disease and Dementia with Lewy BodiesChapter 22. Huntington's Disease and Related ConditionsChapter 23. Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration and Related ConditionsChapter 24. Neurology of Psychotic DisordersChapter 25. Neurology of Mood DisordersChapter 26. Neurology of Anxiety Disorders

Read more less

Book SynopsisA world-renowned psychiatrist reveals the fascinating story of psychiatry's origins, demise and redemption. Psychiatry has come a long way since the days of chaining 'lunatics' in cold cells and parading them as freakish marvels before a gaping public. But, as Jeffrey Lieberman reveals in his extraordinary and eye-opening book, the path to legitimacy for 'the black sheep of medicine' has been anything but smooth. In SHRINKS, Dr Lieberman traces the field from its birth as a mystic pseudo-science through its adolescence as a cult of 'shrinks' to its late blooming maturity since the Second World War as a science-driven profession that saves lives. With fascinating case studies and portraits of the luminaries of the field, from Sigmund Freud to Eric Kandel, SHRINKS is a gripping and illuminating read. It is also an urgent call-to-arms to dispel the stigma surrounding mental illness and to start treating it as a disease rather than a state of mind.Trade ReviewAs a retort to those that still believe there are no mental disorders, only diverse mentalities, Jeffrey Lieberman's historic and spirited defence of psychiatric diagnoses and treatments has much work to do ... This is a humane guide to psychiatry's internal conflicts and a candid account of its claims to scientific credibility -- Iain Finlayson * THE TIMES *Journeying through the history of psychiatry with Jeffrey A. Lieberman is not unlike being led by Voltaire's indomitable optimist, Professor Pangloss, through the seven years' war and the Lisbon earthquake ... [Lieberman is] a breezy, charming, and genial guide to a field fraught with difficulties ... [He is] an insider, with the kind of experience most professional historians cannot claim -- Lisa Appignanesi * THE OBSERVER *An informative book ... Given that the mind is a fragile faculty and the brain is a delicate organ, it is sobering to discover from his book what a haphazard discipline psychiatry was until the 1970s -- Jack Carrigan * CATHOLIC HERALD *SHRINKS is an excellent way into the world of modern psychiatry: its science, the limits and benefits of its diagnostic systems and treatments, how doctors make good decisions and why they make bad ones. SHRINKS is as thorough as it is lively -- Kay Redfield Jamison, author of AN UNQUIET MINDThe most authoritative exploration I have read of the state of contemporary psychiatry ... It is also the most hopeful. Jeffrey Lieberman's account of the scientific revolution in psychiatry - a revolution that he both participated in and helped to foster - is compelling. But it is his candour, lack of dogmatism, and sensitivity to suffering that will linger in your mind long after you've turned the last page -- Sylvia Nasar, author of A BEAUTIFUL MINDAn astonishing book: honest, sober, exciting, and humane. Lieberman writes with the authority of an expert, but with the humility of a doctor who has learned to treat the most profound and mysterious forms of mental illnesses ... This book brings you to the very forefront of one of the most amazing medical journeys of our time -- Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of THE EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIESJeffrey Lieberman has produced a masterful behind-the-scenes examination of psychiatry and, by extension, the human condition. His epic narrative charts the unlikely ascent of "the stepchild of medicine" from the earliest parlor-room charlatans of animal magnetism to the contentious Digital Age roll-out of the DSM-5, paralleling Lieberman's own professional transformation from eager psychoanalytic student of Freud to neuroscience-minded president of a reformed American Psychiatric Association. A wise and gripping book that tackles one of the most important questions of our time: what is mental illness? -- Andrew Solomon, author of FAR FROM THE TREE and THE NOONDAY DEMONSHRINKS is an excellent way into the world of modern psychiatry: its science, the limits and benefits of its diagnostic systems and treatments, how doctors make good decisions and why they make bad ones. SHRINKS is as thorough as it is lively -- Kay Redfield Jamison, author of AN UNQUIET MINDThe most authoritative exploration I have read of the state of contemporary psychiatry ... It is also the most hopeful. Jeffrey Lieberman's account of the scientific revolution in psychiatry - a revolution that he both participated in and helped to foster - is compelling. But it is his candour, lack of dogmatism, and sensitivity to suffering that will linger in your mind long after you've turned the last page -- Sylvia Nasar, author of A BEAUTIFUL MINDAn authoritative, often inspiring account of progress in psychiatry, balanced by frank and admirable openness about the field's historical missteps -- Peter D. Kramer, author of LISTENING TO PROZAC and AGAINST DEPRESSIONSHRINKS is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of mental health care ... I've been a policy-maker and a patient for decades, yet there was much in here I never really understood before. And now that we have mental health parity, that understanding is more important than ever. A smart, important, accessible book -- Patrick J. Kennedy, former US congressman, founder of The Kennedy Forum, and co-founder of One MindOnly someone such as Jeffrey Lieberman ... has both the clinical and scientific vision to write a modern history of the evolution of psychiatry, from its primitive origins to its current promise for the future. This highly readable and fully accessible book puts the history of psychiatry into a modern perspective for the general reader -- Eric Kandel, University and Kavli Professor of Brain Science, Columbia University, and Nobel Prize winner for Medicine and Physiology 2000SHRINKS is a great read and is highly recommended. By combining clinical case histories and theoretical musings, it describes where psychiatry came from and where it is going. The author, a highly respected clinical, research, and academic psychiatrist and recent President of the American Psychiatric Association, does not hesitate to describe the soft underbelly of his profession "as it matured from a psychoanalytic cult of shrinks into a scientific medicine of the brain." Especially interesting are descriptions of the profession's meanderings into intellectual dead ends, from Wilhelm Reich to Thomas Szasz and Daniel Amen. Equally intriguing is the emergence of today's scientific psychiatry which, when practiced skillfully, can afford great relief for many psychiatric disorders -- E. Fuller Torrey, author of SURVIVING SCHIZOPHRENIA

Read more less

Book SynopsisStop worrying about your health and enjoy life.Many of us have a tendency to worry unnecessarily about our health. This can be worse in a time of global panic about pandemics. For some, the anxiety becomes chronic, and they may spend many hours checking for symptoms, seeking reassurance from others, surfing the internet for information about different diseases, or repeatedly visiting the doctor. It is distressing for them and for everyone around them.In fact, health anxiety can be very successfully treated with cognitive behavioural therapy - the approach taken in this self-help guide. Using a structured, step-by-step approach, the authors explain how the problem develops, how to recognise what feeds it and how to develop effective methods of dealing with it.- Includes questionnaires, case studies and exercises- Based on proven CBT techniques- Includes a chapter on fear of death and fear of vomiting

Read more less

Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION 1 Foundations of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 1 An Introduction to the Field of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 2 The Biopsychosocial Model: Understanding Multiple Interactive Influences on Child Development and Behavior 3 Theories of Human Development 4 Theories of Learning and Behavior Change SECTION 2 Life Stages 5 The Maternal-Fetal Dyad: Challenges and Adaptations 6 Infancy 7 Toddlerhood and the Preschool Years 8 Middle Childhood 9 Adolescence 10 Transition to Adulthood 11 End-of-Life, Death, and Bereavement SECTION 3 Social and Environmental Contexts of Children 12 Understanding Child Development and Behavior in the Context of Family Systems 13 Parenting and Parenting Behavior 14 Foster Care and Adoption: Implications for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 15 Trauma, Resilience, and Child Development 16 Childcare 17 Peers 18 Schools as a Milieu 19 Neighborhoods and Personal Networks 20 Celebrating Sociocultural Diversity in the Exam Room and Addressing Racism and Bias 21 The Influence of Digital Media on Children and Families 22 Natural and Human Disasters SECTION 4 Biological Factors, Medical Conditions, and Exposures Affecting Development and Behavior 23 Biological Mechanisms of Human Development and Behavior 24 Genetic Disorders and Their Associated Mechanisms 25 Chromosome Disorders and Inheritance Patterns 26 Sex Chromosome Aneuploidy 27 Down Syndrome 28 Fragile X Syndrome and FMR1 Variants 29 Nervous System, 30 Neuromuscular Disorders 31 Seizures and Epilepsy 32 Diffuse Acquired Brain Injury 33 Congenital Infections 34 Consequences of Preterm Birth 35 Nutritional Disorders 36 Inborn Errors of Metabolism 37 Prenatal Exposure of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs 38 The Impact of Environmental Chemicals on the Developing Brain SECTION 5 Developmental Disorders 39 Cerebral Palsy and Other Motor Disorders 40 Intellectual Disability 41 Autism Spectrum Disorder 42 Developmental Considerations in Deafness 43 Blindness and Visual Impairment 44 Language and Speech Disorders 45 Sensory Processing Disorders SECTION 6 Variation in Behavior, Learning, Emotion, and Mental Health 46 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 47 Learning Disabilities 48 Talent and Giftedness 49 Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents 50 Suicide Prevention Care in the Pediatric Setting: A Trauma-Informed Approach 51 Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents 52 Psychotic-Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents 53 Substance Use Disorders and Other Risk-Taking Behaviors in Youth 54 Dual Diagnosis of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 55 Aggression and Disruptive Behavior Disorders 56 Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Youth 57 Adjustment and Adjustment Disorders in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics SECTION 7 Developmental and Behavioral Considerations Related to Medical Care 58 Impact of Hospitalization and Acute Medical Care on Children and Families 59 Children with Chronic Illness and Medical Complexity 60 Survivors of Childhood Brain Tumors: Developmental and Behavioral Considerations 61 Neurodevelopment in Children With Congenital Heart Disease 62 Medications With Developmental and Behavioral Side Effects 63 Palliative Care for Children With Medical Complexity 64 Chronic Pain SECTION 8 Variations in Functional Domains 65 Feeding and Swallowing Disorders 66 Growth Faltering 67 Childhood Obesity 68 Urinary Incontinence and Nocturnal Enuresis 69 Toileting and Encopresis 70 Sleep and Sleep Disorders In Children 71 Movement Disorders 72 Habit Disorders in Children and Adolescents 73 Sexuality and Its Variations 74 Sexuality in Children and Youth With Disabilities 75 Gender and Its Variation in Youth SECTION 9 Assessment and Measurement in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 76 Fundamentals of Developmental, Behavioral, and Psychological Assessment 77 The Interview in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 78 The Physical Exam: Laying on of Hands.or Not 79 Evaluation of Children Who Are Nonverbal/Minimally Verbal 80 Assessment of Temperament 81 Developmental Surveillance and Screening 82 Evaluation of Emotion and Behavior 83 Evaluation of School Readiness: Beyond ABCs 84 Observational Assessment in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 85 Developmental, Cognitive, and Intelligence Testing 86 Educational Testing and Evaluation of Academic Performance 87 Neuropsychology in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Practice 88 Evaluation of Adaptive Functioning 89 Assessments of the Central Nervous System 90 Integration of Data Sources and Uncertainty SECTION 10 Interventions, Management, and Treatment of Developmental and Behavioral Conditions 91 Counseling and Readiness to Change 92 Common Factors and Lifestyle Interventions 93 Behavioral Parent Training and Consultation 94 Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorder 95 Crisis Management in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 96 Individual Therapy for Children and Adolescents: Play Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy as Developmentally Centered Relational Change Modalities] 97 Family Systems Therapy and Its Importance in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 98 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 99 Psychopharmacology 100 Hypnosis, Biofeedback, and Meditation 101 Growth Mindset as a Brief Intervention: Research to Practice 102 Treatment of Developmental, Behavioral, and Mental Health Conditions via Technology 103 Early Intervention 104 Special Education Services 105 Transition to Adulthood for Young Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 106 Rehabilitation Services: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy 107 Speech-Language Pathology for Developmental-Behavioral Disorders 108 Art and Music Therapy 109 Integrative Medicine for Disorders of Development and Behavior 110 Community-Based Interventions 111 Endocrine and Gynecologic Management of Children With Severe Disabilities SECTION 11 Societal and Legal Contexts of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 112 Social Inclusion 113 Education Law: Implications for Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics 114 Health Care Systems for Children With Disabilities 115 Interprofessional Team-Based Care 116 Ethical Considerations 117 The Pitfalls of Guardianship (Conservatorship) and the Promise of Alternatives SECTION 12 Conclusion 118 The Right to Belong, The Right to be Differen

Read more less

Book SynopsisFully revised for its second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Mental Health Nursing is the indispensable resource for all those caring for patients with mental health problems. Practical, concise, and up-to-date with the latest guidelines, practice, and initiatives, this handbook is designed to allow essential information to be quickly accessible to nurses in a busy clinical setting.This Handbook contains expert guidance on all aspects of the nurses role. Written by experienced nurses and teachers, it will help you acheive the best possible results for your patients. Summaries of key sections of the mental health act are provided, as well as the mental capacity act, mental health legislation in Scotland and other UK countries. New material for the second edition includes expanded and revised information on leadership, medications, physical interventions, basic life support, religion, spirituality and faith, and working with older adults, as well as a brand new chapter on contemporary isTrade ReviewReview from previous edition Not only does it provide a guide for a range of interventions used in mental health nursing but it also furnishes the reader with a clear and concise guide to a variety of agencies, both statuatory and voluntary, relating to mental health care and management, which all mental health nurses should be aware of...[it is] written by mental health nurses for mental health nurses, as opposed to theorists or academics who can sometimes lose touch with the reality of caring for individual with mental health problems... * justfornurses.co.uk *... clear, well-thought out and... comprehensive companion for mental health nurses is a helpful structure on which to build competent, sensitive and effective practice. * Nursing Standard *I was left with an overwhelming feeling of regret on reading this book that I am not about to start my career all over again. It is not a book to borrow, it is one you must own. * From the Foreword by Professor Peter Nolan, Staffordshire University, UK *Table of Contents1. Introduction to mental health nursing ; 2. Essential mental health nursing skillsv ; 3. Working with specific issues and concerns ; 4. Interventions ; 5. Violence ; 6. Risk ; 7. Common mental disorders ; 8. UK Mental Health Legislations ; 9. Medications ; 10. Culture ; 11. Older people ; 12. Leadership ; 13. Evidence-based mental health nursing ; 14. Research ; 15. Liaison mental health services

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis is the standard text for trainees on the examination and interviewing of adults and children. Revised in line with current practice in UK, the 'orange book' also covers special interview situations, referral to experts, and early treatment interventions.Table of Contents1. The psychiatric interview with adults ; 2. Psychosocial assessments with adults ; 3. The psychiatric interview with children ; 4. The mental state examination ; 5. Neuropsychiatric assessment ; 6. The formulation, the summary, and progress notes ; 7. Special interview situations ; 8. Special problems ; 9. Treatments ; 10. Mental Health Law ; Appendix 1 The AUDIT questionnaire ; Appendix 2 Addenbrookes' Cognitive Examination ; Appendix 3 The 'SAD PERSONS' scale ; Appendix 4 Alcohol Withdrawal Assessment Scoring Guidelines (CIWA - Ar) ; Appendix 5 Antipsychotic depot injections: suggested adult doses and frequencies ; Appendix 6 Equivalent doses, maximum daily doses, and adverse effects of antipsychotics ; Appendix 7 Clozapine: management of adverse effects

Read more less

Book SynopsisIn ADHD and the Edison Gene, Thom Hartmann shows that the creativity, impulsiveness, risk taking, distractibility, and novelty seeking that are characteristic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are not signs of a disorder at all but instead are components of a highly adaptive skill set utilized by our hunting and gathering ancestors. These characteristics have been critical to the survival and development of our modern civilization and will be vital as humanity faces new challenges in the future. Hartmann, creator of the "hunter versus farmer" theory of ADHD, examines the differences in neurology between people with ADHD and those without, sharing recent discoveries that confirm the existence of an ADHD gene and the global catastrophe 40,000 years ago that triggered its development. He cites examples of significant innovators with ADHD traits, such as Ben Franklin and Thomas Edison, and argues that the children who possess the ADHD gene have neurology that is wired to give them brilliant success as artists, innovators, inventors, explorers, and entrepreneurs. Emphasizing the role that parents and teachers can play in harnessing the advantages of ADHD, he shares the story of how Edison was expelled from school for ADHD-related behavior and luckily his mother understood how to salvage his self-esteem and prepare him for a lifetime of success. Offering concrete strategies for nurturing, educating, and helping these children reach their full potential, Hartmann shows that rather than being "problems" such children are a vital gift to our society and the world.Trade Review“Like Edison, Thom Hartmann is a visionary who uses history to illuminate the potential cost to society of shackling unique minds aching to soar. He questions the cultural imperative that compels us to label what is outside the bell curve as pathological rather than extraordinary. In this new edition, Hartmann urges us to nurture the fearlessly innovative child and celebrate their differences. Our futures will ultimately be shaped by those undaunted by the spectra of the impossible--because they have been taught to believe in their own self-worth.” * Ellen Littman, Ph.D., coauthor of Understanding Girls with ADHD *“Instead of pathologizing the differences we call ADHD, we need to value neurodiversity, and Thom’s book shows us in rich detail how and why this is true. Thom’s work can help protect children and adults from the devastating effects of being viewed through a pervasive pathological lens--a much more severe problem than ADHD could ever be!” * Sari Solden, M.S., L.M.F.T., psychotherapist and author of Women with Attention Deficit Disorder and *“Thom Hartmann has made one of the most important contributions to transforming our understanding of ADHD. Thom was the first to consider ADHD in an evolutionary context. He showed that ADHD has not only a significant survival advantage in hunter gatherer societies, but that it also confers powerful advantages in our contemporary civilization. Thom was one of the very first to comment on the link between ADHD and creativity. He will be recognized as a pioneer contributing to the reconceptualization of ADHD from being simply a ‘disorder’ to being viewed as a ‘mode of thought’ characterized by strengths, such as enhanced creativity.” * Richard Silberstein Ph.D., professor emeritus, Swinburne University of Technology *"From the marvelous mind, and lively pen of Thom Hartmann comes this new opportunity to celebratethe magnificent diversity of how we learn to thrive Read it... and start a new conversation with your kids." * Rabbi Hillel Zeitlin, Director, The Maryland Institute for Ericksonian Hypnosis & Psychotherapy *“The very gene associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have helped humans survive sudden climate changes before the end of the ice age. Thom Hartmann explains that children and adults with ADHD have characteristics such as risk-taking, distractibility, creativity and impulsiveness that are ideal for life paths that could well save us in the future. They're ideally suited to becoming entrepreneurs, explorers, inventors, innovators, emergency room physicians and fighter pilots. Drugs are not the answer; nor is the structured education system which has no room for "problem" children. Hartmann has strategies to help parents and teachers bring out the best in so-called hyperactive kids.” * Nexus, February 2016 *“The very gene associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have helped humans survive sudden climate changes before the end of the ice age.…children and adults with ADHD have characteristics such as risk-taking, distractibility, creativity and impulsiveness that are ideal for life paths that could well save us in the future. They’re ideally suited to becoming entrepreneurs, explorers, inventors, innovators, ER physicians and fighter pilots. Hartman has strategies to help parents and teachers bring out the best in so-called hyperactive kids.” * Nexus Magazine, March 2016 *“There is a lot of practical advice on how to interact and encourage ‘Edison Gene’ children; showing how to celebrate their skills rather than condemn their behavior. I found this book insightful, informative and inspirational. The message I took away from this book was: ‘child-hood’ is not a psychological disorder--stop drugging our kids.” * New Dawn, Sandy Brightman, March 2016 *Table of ContentsForeword by Lucy Jo Palladino, Ph.D. Acknowledgments Introduction: A New View for Our Children Genetics and Differences 1993: The Hunter Gene Distractibility Impulsivity Risk-Taking Where Have All the Hunters Gone? Indigenous Hunters Today The Agricultural Revolution Our Society’s Hunters The Edison Gene The Crisis-Survival Gene Hunters Before the Holocene Adapted to Adversity and Change Part 1 The Past 1 The World of the Edison-Gene Child The Ancient World The Salt Pump The Great Ice Age Heated by the Great Conveyor Belt 2 The Dawn of Civilization What Made Us Human? The Bacteria That Took Over the World The Human Bottleneck Before the Bottleneck 3 Three Ways Humans Were Killed Off by Weather Warming by the Sun Vulcan’s Hammer Survivors: AIDS Chimps and the Black Plague Creativity Saves the Day ADHD and Creativity The Beads: Clue to the First Edisons Part 2 The Present 4 Anatomy of a Diagnosis How Edison-Gene Children Are Different Are They Disordered? Anthropology Meets Psychology • From Hunters to Inventors 5 The Mystery of Novelty-Seeking Behavior The “Novelty Gene” The Novelty Gene and ADHD 6 Genes Move Around and Turn On and Off The Genetics of Behavior Turning on Genes Codominant Genes Turning on Edison Characteristics 7 Other Genes and Influences Neurotransmitters and Personality Characteristics The Reasons for Genetic Variations Culture and Genes 8 Scientists Find the “Adaptive” Edison Gene But Some Say It’s a Disease Is It a Disorder? Novelty Seeking 9 The ADHD Gene and the Dawn of Human Civilization The Time Machine The News Hits the Streets The Edison Gene and Democracy 10 Brain Development and the Edison-Gene Child Sense of Self A Process that Mirrors Evolution The Reptilian Brain The Limbic Brain The “New” Brain The Unique Prefrontal Brain The Brain Develops After Birth, Too The First Pruning of the Brain The Impact of Stress The Brain in the Birth Period The Brain in the Toddler Period The Brain in the Early Childhood Period The Brain in the Teenage Period The Brain in the Early Adult Years Adult Memory of the Stages of Brain Development Intuition versus Information The Loss of Intuition The Tragedy of Lost Potential Invasion of the Lizard People? Are We Stuck in a Loop? Triggering Events Raising Fully Human Children Schools May Be the Key School as Torture Condemnation School as Work Comorbidities Applying Comorbidities to Edison-Gene Children Breaking the Loop Offering a New Story 11 The Edison Gene, Drugs, Exercise, and Nutrition Nutritional Deficiencies Are Rampant Environmental Toxins Nutriceuticals Yerba Maté: Nature’s Ritalin Drugs for Edison-Gene Children Medications Bite Back Burning Out Brain Cells? Do Drugs Help Over the Long Term? The Loss of Play EEG Neurofeedback Exercise: The Optimal “Treatment”? 12 Providing Discipline and Structure for the Edison-Gene Child Nurturing the Hunters Reward/Punishment versus Inclusion/Interdependence Separating Person from Behavior Break the Pattern with a Positive Message Watch for Islands of Success The Importance of Mastery Turn Off the Television 13 Alfred Adler’s Principles for Raising Children Promote Mutual Respect Encourage Foster Security Avoid reward and Punishment Use Natural and Logical Consequences Act Instead of Talk in Conflict Situations Use Withdrawal as a Counteraction Withdraw from the Provocation, Not from the Child Don’t Interfere in Children’s Fights Fighting Requires Cooperation Take Time to Teach Essential Skills and Habits Never Do for a Child What He Can Do for Himself Don’t Overprotect Avoid Being Overly Responsible Distinguish between Positive and Negative Attention Understand the Child’s Goal A Habit Is Maintained if It Achieves Its Purpose Minimize Mistakes Try a Family Council and Have Fun Together The Edison-Gene Family 14 Educating the Edison-Gene Child Learned Helplessness Reframing Identity = Success in Learning Government Studies Pronounce on Medication They Ignored the Environment The Study Proved Ritalin Doesn’t Improve Learning But It Makes the Teachers Happy Lighting a Fire for Learning Education and Testing Corporations How Modern Education Came About German Schools Come to America American Education and the Catholic Problem Backlash Against the Authoritarian Model of Public Education Maria Montessori Rudolf Steiner Free and Alternative Schools Homeschooling and Internet Schooling But What About Socialization? Why Homeschooling Works for Edison-Gene Children The Edison Gene through the College Years Find a Mentor or a Coach 15 Edison-Gene Girls and Women Be a Good Girl Cinderella in a Hostile World Cultural Barriers Cultural Programming and Expectations Healing the Wounds Spirituality and the Edison-Gene Child Edison-Gene Mystics The Hunter’s Reality The World of the Hunter’s Dreams Dreaming with the Natives Learning to Know Understanding the Real World Wild People and Tame People The Loss of True Wisdom When Access to Personal Spirituality Is Lost Part 3 The Future 17 How Edison-Gene Children May Change the World Glimmers of How Culture Works What Causes Culture? The Biology of Culture Primal Human Cultures Cultural and Genetic Selection 18 Is Human Evolution Finally Over? As Good As It Gets We’re Going Downhill It’s the Fault of Those People with ADHD! Are We Standing Still? Distant Bottleneck Events 19 One Generation to Save the World Climate Flip-Flops to the Next Ice Age A Global-Warming Bottleneck Afterword: Yesterday’s Child by Janie Bowman Notes Index

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisBesides being cruel and inhumane, torture does not work the way torturers assume it does. As Shane O’Mara’s account of the neuroscience of suffering reveals, extreme stress creates profound problems for memory, mood, and thinking, and sufferers predictably produce information that is deeply unreliable, or even counterproductive and dangerous.Trade ReviewOffers a passionate and informative riposte to those who feel a ‘war on terror’ justifies barbarism. -- Hayden Murphy * The Guardian *Shane O’Mara’s book is a rebuttal to the torture memos that came out a few years ago that justified ‘enhanced interrogation’ methods used in Guantanamo Bay and Northern Ireland. He takes an empirical approach to torture. From a scientific point of view, even before getting into the morality, it is just ineffective. The FBI said the best technique is to get clever interrogators who are good at forming bonds. The analogy he uses is that if you had a computer that had information you wanted you wouldn’t hit it with a hammer because that would affect its recall. Humans work the same way. -- Neil Delamere * Irish Examiner *A powerful, convincing and thought-provoking volume. O’Mara presents us with the overwhelming scientific evidence that torture simply does not work. What is more, it damages memory and is highly likely to produce flawed intelligence. Claims of the utility of torture are no more than ‘cargo cult science.’…The significance of this book is difficult to overstate. Its conveyance of moral outrage as regards the practice of torture is unqualified and it delivers the evidence to repudiate all utilitarian justifications of the practice. It offers science-based pointers to manners of conducting interrogation that are both more effective and compliant with human rights standards. Furthermore, giventhe questions surrounding the utility of all statement-related evidence, it supports the long-standing calls for more focus on such other evidentiary sources as forensics and surveillance. It has a great deal to say to contemporary policy-makers and for police and intelligence services, not least at a moment of enhanced attention to counter-terrorism. The book demonstrates the importance of science in the pursuit of human rights…O’Mara deserves some sort of prize for this work. -- Michael O’Flaherty * Irish Times *Instead of simply providing utilitarian arguments, [O’Mara] argues that there is no evidence from psychology or neuroscience for many of the specious justifications of torture as an information-gathering tool. Providing an abundance of gruesome detail, O’Mara marshals vast, useful information about the effects of such practices on the brain and the body. -- Lasana T. Harris * Nature *Does torture actually work? To be sure, it can compel people to confess to crimes and to repudiate their religious and political beliefs. But there is a world of difference between compelling someone to speak and compelling them to tell the truth… Yet the assumption underlying the ticking time bomb defense is that abusive questioning reliably causes people to reveal truthful information that they would otherwise refuse to disclose. Few scholars have scrutinized this assumption—and none with the rigor, depth, and clarity of Shane O’Mara in his excellent book, Why Torture Doesn’t Work: The Neuroscience of Interrogation… Invoking the relevant science, he shows that torture undermines the very neurocognitive mechanisms requisite for recalling veridical information from memory. -- Richard McNally * Science *If the aim of the torturers is to extract information, they should read O’Mara’s book and adopt gentler methods. CIA and the rest of you, read and note. Neuroscience says your methods don’t work. -- Steven Rose * Times Higher Education *Why Torture Doesn’t Work is a valuable book. O’Mara builds his case like a prosecutor, citing scientific studies and relentlessly poking holes in absurdities and inconsistencies in documents such as the ‘Torture Memos.’ Whether science matters to those who defend torture is another matter, as O’Mara knows: their motivation is often punitive, not practical. But once torture is imposed, the consequences, he says, are that it will be ‘ineffective, pointless, morally appalling, and unpredictable in its outcomes.’ -- Carl Elliott * New Scientist *Takes a scientific look at how the brain operates—or doesn’t—under stress, and points to more humane ways of getting information. -- Claire O’Connell * Irish Times *O’Mara recognizes that there are no clear, consistently successfully approaches to getting reliable information from captives. He makes a compelling case, however, that our current naïve intuitions and macho methods, including conducting interrogations in English to show who is in charge, as well as torture, are counterproductive. And that the training and experience of interrogators currently employed by the CIA is woefully inadequate. -- Glenn C. Altschuler * Psychology Today *A catalog of the scientific evidence of how torture is at best ineffective, usually counterproductive, and always inhumane. In his exhaustive examination of the psychological literature on human (and animal) stress responses, O’Mara combs through numerous studies demonstrating how those stress responses are related to memory retrieval and communication, which are the stated goals of the U.S. military’s ‘enhanced interrogation techniques.’ The author’s main argument—that we could argue forever about the ethics of torture, but the point is moot if the techniques don't even work to solicit the information sought—is confirmed over and over as he works through experiments on the effects of sleep deprivation, pain, drowning, heating, cooling, sensory deprivation, and more. The experiments range from the well‐known obedience experiments of Stanley Milgram to lesser‐known studies that measured the cognitive effects of changes in core body temperature. O’Mara leaves no stone unturned as he meticulously details the procedures and outcomes of each experiment… Everything you never wanted to know—but probably should—about interrogation techniques and outcomes. * Kirkus Reviews *An authoritative analysis. -- Antoinette Brinkman * Library Journal *O’Mara has written a sober, convincing argument that torture is practically worthless and morally disgraceful. * Publishers Weekly *With accurate and compelling neuroscience, this book will be valuable to individuals outside the neuroscience world—in politics, in the military—who should know the scientific basis of torture as they make and execute policy in this area. -- Howard Eichenbaum, Boston UniversityOne of the most powerful arguments one can make against a practice is that it is self-defeating, given its own goals. This is a highly unusual book on torture—terrifically interesting. -- Henry Shue, Merton College, University of OxfordIn a meticulously researched book that reinforces the legal and ethical arguments against torture, Shane O’Mara focuses on its effects on human physiology…As O’Mara shows, torture techniques are mentally debilitating, affecting memory as well as mood, and thereby compromise the capacity of victims to form and deliver a reliable account of any information that they may be withholding. Not only is torture morally deplorable, therefore, but its outcome is also entirely unpredictable…O’Mara capably translates the experimental evidence into accessible language for the general reader. -- Giovanni Frazzetto * Financial Times *Fascinating…Why Torture Doesn’t Work is the empirical case against torture, a reading of scientific research which concludes that torture is a poor method of extracting information, and that the people who argued for it and used it had no idea what they were doing…The message of science, according to O’Mara, is unambiguous: torture makes it harder to obtain useful information, not easier…O’Mara deserves a lot of praise for writing a convincing and moral book. -- Greg Waldmann * Open Letters Monthly *The book takes readers on an extended tour of the brain and the way it functions under the ‘chronic, severe, and extreme stressor states’ produced by forms of torture such as starvation, thirst, sleep deprivation, and waterboarding. O’Mara looks at the scientific literature examining the effects of these grim methods and determines that information obtained using them is inherently suspect…The last refuge in the defense of torture has always been an appeal to elevate pragmatism and security over ethics and the law in the face of a ‘ticking time bomb.’ O’Mara’s book reveals the hollowness of that argument. -- G. John Ikenberry * Foreign Affairs *O’Mara marshals a large amount of scientific literature to make his point. -- Rupert Stone * Newsweek *O’Mara shows that the processes of enhanced interrogation do indeed create such stressful states—interestingly, both in the interrogated person and in the interrogator—that it is enormously destructive not only to the person but to the information; and not only immediately but in the longer term… [The book’s] greatest strength, to me, is the rigor of its evident deductivism and the way this is demonstrated, which seems to act almost as a catechism against those who, with Vice President Dick Cheney, would embrace ‘the dark side’ rather blithely… [It] provide[s] key documents testifying to the assumptions of our time about what constitutes a human being. -- Rebecca Lemov * Times Literary Supplement *

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe psychiatric profession in Germany changed radically from the mid-nineteenth century to the beginning of World War I. In a book that demonstrates his extensive archival knowledge and an impressive command of the primary literature, Eric J. Engstrom...Trade ReviewEngstrom... reveals how the various dimensions of academic psychiatry—its cognitive content, its treatment and research practices, its curriculum, its tools, its workspaces (clinics, laboratories, lecture halls), and its institutional (medical departments, universities, mental health care in general) and political and social contexts—were all closely interrelated.... Engstrom's interpretations are... nicely detailed. -- Harry Oosterhuis, University of Maastricht * Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences *Engstrom... has produced a fascinating history of the professionalizing of psychiatric practice in modern Germany in this extensively researched book. * Choice *Here we get a detailed look at the beginnings of the professionalization of psychiatry in Germany in the nineteenth century, a concomitant of the medicalization of madness that took place at the same time. -- Michale Beldoch * Cornell Studies in the History of Psychiatry, 2003-2004 *The nineteenth century can rightly be called the century of medicine and biology. With the support of national and provincial governments, clinical medicine and the human sciences flourished in Germany. By century's end, scholars in fields such as pathology, neurology, epidemiology, and experimental psychology could lay claim to being the best in the world. In no other field was the influence of German medicine and science more palpable than in psychiatry.... Eric Engstrom's book is the first to explore this important moment in the intellectual and social history of Germany. With Engstrom, this rather daunting venture is in able hands. To those scholars working in the field of the history of German psychiatry, Engstrom is well-known as a thoughtful and insightful historian, particularly well-informed about the scope of archival materials available to scholars. -- Greg Eghigian, Penn State University * H-Soz-u-Kult *The primary focus of Eric J. Engstrom's book on psychiatry in Germany from roughly the mid nineteenth century to the First World War is the tension between alienists—clinicians whom Engstrom defines as 'an ambiguous blend of physician, judge, father and teacher,' resident with their 'family' of staff and patients in large isolated rural asylums—and the new breed of 'scientific' psychiatrists based in urban clinics affiliated to university medical schools. This tension—never entirely resolved—led to a fundamental shift in asylum culture.... Engstrom must be given credit for achieving what he set out to do. He is a very thorough, undogmatic historian and the book is formidably footnoted and referenced. The prose is serviceable and straightforward, and, while it features much jargon from the social sciences, is never deformed by it. * Times Literary Supplement *

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis challenge to the prevailing wisdom behind drug regulation and addiction therapy provides a historical corrective to our perception of LSD's medical efficacy.Trade ReviewDigs deeply into an area of drug history that has for the most part been ignored. Literary Review of Canada 2009 The story is very well written and researched... The book is a good read and has the bonus of imparting historical understanding of psychiatry during its most exciting and innovative era. British Journal of Psychiatry 2009 A smoothly written account. -- Edward Shorter American Historical Review 2009 Psychedelic Psychiatry is a highly nuanced work of scholarship that sheds new light on LSD research in Saskatchewan. -- Kam Teo Saskatchewan History 2009 As Dyck shows well, LSD gives historians a lot to think about. -- John C. Burnham Isis 2009 Crisply written, well-researched and cogently argued. -- Alex Mold Social History of Medicine 2009 Psychedelic Psychiatry represents the first archive-based, sober history of LSD's early years as a promising pharmaceutical and its subsequent decline. -- Nicolas Rasmussen Journal of American History 2009 Psychedelic Psychiatry is intensely interesting; an important and influential period of transition in psychiatry that has direct and important implications for current psychiatry... I highly recommend it to others. -- Mathew Martin-Iverson Health and History 2009Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Psychedelic Pioneers2. Simulating Psychoses3. Highs and Lows4. Keeping Tabs on Science and Spirituality5. Acid Panic6. "The Perfect Contraband"ConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Child and Adolescent Systems of Care is a groundbreaking volume that presents the latest thinking in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry written by a stellar panel of child and adolescent psychiatrists.Table of ContentsTables and Figures xi Foreword xiiiClarice Kestenbau Preface xv Acknowledgments xxi Part One: Conceptual Foundations of Systems of Care Part Two: Integrating Clinical Modalities Into Systems of Care Part Three: Working Across Populations and Settings Part Four: Administration and Evaluation of Systems of Care The Editors 509 The Contributors 511 Name Index 519 Subject Index 535

Read more less

Book SynopsisHow to provide culturally sensitive care for clients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related disorderTrade ReviewThis comprehensive resource is full of ideas and wise guidance for expanding our thinking about trauma and its consequences. It provides rich clinical examples of the cultural and contextual adaptation of trauma-related interventions as well as a roadmap of key issues for researchers seeking to lay the foundations for a cultural clinical psychology of traumatic stress. Those seeking to assist trauma survivors from different cultures and countries will be helped to take a giant step towards real cultural competence. ;Josef I. Ruzek, PhD, Co-Director, Center for m2 Health, Palo Alto University, CA, and Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, CA, USA;Culturally responsive care demands culturally sensitive, evidence-based interventions. The editors undertake the mammoth task of integrating expertise from several interdisciplinary fields such as cultural clnical psychology, psychiatry, epidemiology, philosophy, social anthropology, and sociology [and] impressively deliver a wealth of knowledge for a wide range of audiences. The book affirms the relevance of challenging the universality of Western frameworks for clinically comprehending psychological trauma [and] emphasizes appropriately adapting existing psychological categories, constructs, assessments, and treatments.Cultural Clinical Psychology and PTSD weaves together an enriching volume of literature and offers much-needed integrative knowledge on the nuances of psychological trauma and its cultural variances and interventions.;Suchithra Varadarajan, Institute of Psychology and Education, University of Ulm, Germany, in Zeitschrift für Klinische Psychologie und Psythotherapie (2021), 50, 100-103;Table of ContentsPreface Andreas Maercker, Eva Heim, & Laurence J. Kirmayer Part 1: Culturally Sensitive Approaches to PTSD and Related Mental Disorders Chapter 1 Culturally Responsive Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry: An Ecosocial Approach Laurence J. Kirmayer & Ana Gomez-Carrillo Chapter 2 Variability of PTSD and Trauma-Related Disorders Across Cultures: A Study of Cambodians Devon E. Hinton & Eric Bui Chapter 3 Sociosomatics in the Context of Migration Corina Salis Gross & Clare Killikelly Part 2: Cultural Values, Metaphors, and the Search for Universals Chapter 4 Cultural Psychology Is More Than Cross-Cultural Comparisons: Toward Cultural Dimensions in Traumatic Stress Research Andreas Maercker Chapter 5 Distress and Trauma in the Clinical History of Neurosis in Sweden and Finland Petteri Pietikainen Chapter 6 Trauma and Umwelt: An Archetypal Framework for Humanitarian Interventions Renos K. Papadopoulos Chapter 7 Wounds and Dirt: Gendered Metaphors in the Cultural History of Trauma Lisa Malich Chapter 8 Metaphors of Trauma in Indigenous Communities in India and Brazil Karin Rechsteiner & Iara Meili Chapter 9 Metaphors of Posttraumatic Growth: A Qualitative Study in Swiss, Lithuanian, and Brazilian Rural Communities Iara Meili, Goda Gegieckaite, & Evaldas Kazlauskas Chapter 10 Paradoxes and Parallels in the Global Distribution of Trauma-Related Mental Health Problems Michel L. A. Duckers & Chris R. Brewin Part 3: Global Mental Health and Intervention Challenges Chapter 11 Principles and Evidence of Culture Sensitive Mental Health Approaches Nadine Stammel Chapter 12 Culture-Sensitive Interventions in PTSD Ulrike von Lersner Chapter 13 Cultural Adaptation of Scalable Interventions Eva Heim, Melissa Harper Shehadeh, Edith van't Hof, & Kenneth Carswell Chapter 14 A Grief Intervention Embedded Within a Chinese Cultural Practice for Bereaved Parents Daiming Xiu & Clare Killikelly

Read more less

Book SynopsisPsychiatry is dedicated to understanding mental disorders and helping people struggling with them live fulfilling lives. Although current treatment modalities can be remarkably effective at improving patients' quality of life and mitigating the burden of symptoms for disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, or posttraumatic stress disorder, finding the right treatment for an individual can be a long and fraught process during which symptoms can worsen the risks associated with other health conditions. Precision psychiatry, as outlined in this groundbreaking book, presents a new path forward. By integrating findings from basic and clinical neuroscience, clinical practice, and population-level data, the field seeks to develop therapeutic approaches tailored for specific individuals with a specific constellation of health issues, characteristics, strengths, and symptoms. This guide harnesses the expertise of more than three dozen contributors in diverse areas of interest, including neuroimaging, electrophysiology, neurocognition, behavioral science, machine learning, and pharmacotherapy, to examine the current state of precision medicine in psychiatry and explore future areas of advancement. Numerous case examples illustrate and apply the principles of precision psychiatry to mood and anxiety disorders, as well as schizophrenia, in adult patients, emphasizing the push to develop biomarkers and algorithms that will identify subtypes of patients that may be underserved by conventional therapies. In these pages, educators, trainees, and clinicians will find the latest research in precise classification, treatment planning, and early identification across a spectrum of psychiatric disorders—and the foundation for a future where one-size-fits-all treatments are replaced by modalities optimized for individual patients across all stages of a disorder.Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceIntroductionPart 1: Neuroimaging of CircuitsChapter 1. A Neural Circuit-Informed Taxonomy for Precision PsychiatryChapter 2. The Future of Precision TMS in PsychiatryChapter 3. Neural Mechanisms of Bipolar DisorderPart 2: Neurocognition, Neurophysiology, and BehaviorChapter 4. Information Processing Impairments as Transdiagnostic Treatment TargetsChapter 5. State-Sensitive Vision Science-Based Markers in People with SchizophreniaPart 3: Blood MarkersChapter 6. Using Inflammatory Biomarkers to Identify Transdiagnostic SubtypesChapter 7. Pharmacogenetic TestingPart 4: Translational Neurobiological ApproachesChapter 8. Treatment Prediction Biomarkers for Major DepressionChapter 9. Translational Neurobiological Approaches to Precision MedicinePart 5: New Approaches and Computational Models That Bridge Neuroscience Insights and Clinical ApplicationChapter 10. Latent Variable-Based Predictive and Explanatory Disease ModelsChapter 11. Computational Cognitive Methods for Precision PsychiatryChapter 12. Toward Precision CBT via Reinforcement Learning TheoryPart 6: Developing the Academic Discipline of Precision PsychiatryChapter 13. Moving from Precision to Personalized Psychiatry: Clinical PerspectivesChapter 14. Preparing for the Future of Precision PsychiatryIndex

Read more less

Book SynopsisRe-released with a new introduction, and to coincide with a film of the same title (directed by the author), Mad To Be Normal is the memoir R. D. Laing never lived to write. In the last two years of Laing's life, he recorded hundreds of hours of conversation with Robert Mullan in which he was determined to be as frank and open as possible, and equally determined to 'put the record straight'. R. D. Laing wrote a number of books during the 1960s which rocked the foundations of conventional psychiatry and galvanized the imagination of millions of ordinary readers. His views were against the grain of conventional psychiatry - his existential approach to madness was controversial, and his work brought into focus matters of individual liberty and the importance of the social context of 'illness'. The greatest accusation he suffered was that he idealised mental misery - something he consistently denied. Mad to be Normal presents Laing's own words, about his work and about his life. It is the most complete record on Laing, by Laing.Entertaining, maddening, surprising, impressive, occasionally scurrilous, and evoking a compelling portrait of the heady and sometimes self-regarding mood of the 1960s and early l970s, this books necessitates a reassessment of Laing and his work; work which is part of a lengthier and on-going process concerned with the routine care of those disturbed in mind.

Read more less

Book SynopsisFrom leading experts who have trained thousands of professionals in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), this manual provides indispensable tools for treating adolescents with emotional or behavioral problems of any level of severity. Clinicians are guided step by step to teach teens and parents five sets of skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Walking the Middle Path (a family-based module developed by the authors specifically for teens), Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Designed for optimal clinical utility, the book features session outlines, teaching notes, discussion points, examples, homework assignments, and 85 reproducible handouts, in a large-size format for easy photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. See also the authors' Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Suicidal Adolescents (with Marsha M. Linehan), which delves into skills training and other DBT components Trade Review"Make no mistake: Rathus and Miller are the experts on adolescent DBT. No clinicians in this rapidly expanding field better know the ins and outs of working with teens. This volume reveals in fine detail how to deliver this treatment to teens and their families in a way that will engage them, reach them, and offer them hope. This skills manual is an essential addition to their body of work, likely to make clinicians’ jobs easier while enhancing outcomes, and sure to touch many lives."--from the Foreword by Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Director Emeritus, Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics, University of Washington; developer of DBT "This book is a 'must' for beginners learning DBT in classrooms and in practice environments, and also includes many helpful gems for seasoned DBT clinicians. The skill descriptions, exercises, discussion points, and homework assignments reflect a deep understanding of the developmental problems and needs of teens and their parents. The skills are put into everyday, understandable situations, making this an incredibly useful manual. My copy will be dog-eared within weeks!"--Alan E. Fruzzetti, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno "Rathus and Miller are excellent clinicians and gifted writers who have once again teamed up to write a practical, relevant manual. I became absorbed by the book's content and clarity. It is practical in a way that helps clinicians speak to adolescents with compassion and work with them effectively. Accessible instruction is provided for applying DBT skills to a broad range of complex and maladaptive adolescent behaviors. The skills are presented with maximal utility and a minimum of jargon. For anyone working with adolescents, this is the most comprehensive DBT manual yet."--Blaise Aguirre, MD, Medical Director, 3East Dialectical Behavior Therapy program, McLean Hospital; Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School "Rathus and Miller have led the way in extending DBT to the world of adolescents. Now these true treatment pioneers provide a clear and efficient package for clinicians who want to implement the approach. DBT gives struggling teens and their families the crucial opportunity to learn skills and strategies for building a brighter future. This is a 'must-have' resource for mental health providers."--Perry D. Hoffman, PhD, Co-Founder and President, National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder "This amazing book is absolutely invaluable for clinicians who treat adolescents struggling to control their emotions and behavior. Written by the world's leading authorities on this topic, this manual outlines the state of the art in adolescent DBT, and does so in a way that is clear, accessible, and easy to implement. This is one of those rare books that every clinician should own--and use."--Matthew K. Nock, PhD, Department of Psychology, Harvard University "Self-harm and other high-risk behaviors in teenagers represent huge challenges to families and health care professionals. This manual offers an exceptional and creative set of practical tools that really work and that are well accepted by teens and their parents. If you treat adolescents with problems regulating their emotions and behaviors, this volume is indispensable."--Lars Mehlum, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Suicidology, University of Oslo, Norway -There is a wealth of information that defines DBT for adolescents and explains what it addresses. The individual sessions outlined are very helpful. I think any school social worker who read through the (several) activities and handouts would feel enthusiastic about how practical and helpful the skills are….The sessions are laid out in an organized manner with suggestions about where leaders should jump in….The details, handouts, and activities are very valuable.--School Social Work Journal, 04/01/2016ƒƒProvides us with a very up-to-date iteration of DBT skills as they have been developed for adolescents and their parents. The book is comprehensive, very inclusive, and carefully detailed….This text could clearly be used in any graduate psychology training program, social work training program, or psychiatric residency where DBT skills are taught and where students can participate in an ongoing DBT treatment program.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 08/03/2015Table of ContentsForeword by Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP I. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Structure and Strategies 1. An Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Skills Training 2. Structure of DBT Skills Training 3. Managing Skills Training Group Sessions 4. The Art of Conducting DBT Skills Training: Balancing DBT Strategies and Managing Dialectical Tensions II. Skills Training Modules 5. Orientation to the Multifamily Skills Training Group 6. Mindfulness Skills 7. Distress Tolerance 8. Walking the Middle Path 9. Emotion Regulation Skills 10. Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills III. Skills Training Handouts Orientation Handouts Mindfulness Handouts Distress Tolerance Handouts Walking the Middle Path Handouts Emotion Regulation Handouts Interpersonal Effectiveness Handouts

Read more less

Book SynopsisA new volume in the bestselling Pocket Notebook series, Pocket Addiction Medicine delivers highly relevant coverage of this widespread and increasing health care problem in an easily portable source. Edited by physician leaders in Addiction Medicine, Drs. Sarah E. Wakeman, Joshua D. Lee, and Anika Alvanzo and co-published with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), this handbook provides must-know information on everything from screening for and diagnosis of substance use disorder to managing intoxication and withdrawal, to ongoing treatment of substance use disorder, including caring for special populations—all designed for quick reference at the point of care. Using the popular, easy-access Pocket Notebook format, it puts key clinical information about a broad range of issues in addiction medicine at your fingertips in seconds. Contains up-to-date content in outline format, with bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms for quick reference. Covers the most essential topics in addiction medicine including screening, diagnosis, treatment, toxicology testing, harm reduction, and many more. Progresses logically from basic epidemiology, to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Consult this high-yield handbook by diagnosis, such as opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, or stimulant use disorder; or by special topic, such as preventing overdose and infectious complications associated with injection drug use, caring for pregnant people with substance use disorder, treatment of pain and opioid use disorder, or understanding recovery supports. A portable and authoritative resource for physicians and trainees in primary care and other specialty areas, as well as students and other healthcare professionals.

Read more less

Book SynopsisSuccinct, authoritative, and affordable, Kaplan & Sadock’s Concise Textbook of Psychiatry, 5th Edition, provides must-know information in clinical psychiatry from the names you trust. From cover to cover, it contains the most relevant clinical material from the bestselling Kaplan and Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry, 12th Edition, including the foundational chapters on assessment, the disorder specific chapters, and all of the treatment-specific chapters among other essential topics such as emergency psychiatry, ethics, and palliative/end-of-life care. New editors Robert Boland and Marcia L. Verduin, along with consulting editor Pedro Ruiz, have updated all content with a focus on reformatting and summarizing for faster access to key information. Provides concise but thorough coverage of the entire field of clinical psychiatry, including biologic, psychologic, and sociologic factors in health and disease. Offers step-by-step guidance on the clinical examination, the psychiatric report, medical assessment of the psychiatric patient, laboratory tests, and signs and symptoms, as well as all psychiatric and substance-related disorders, with special chapters on children, adolescents, and the elderly. Presents the most current treatment methods including descriptions of all modern psychotherapeutic techniques. Contains real-world case histories throughout and features a unique glossary of psychiatric signs and symptoms. Includes thorough updates and revisions throughout, all consistent with the DSM-5. Presents a comprehensive overview of the clinical aspects of psychiatry for clinicians, residents, students, and all others who provide mental health care. , Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. ,

Read more less

Book SynopsisA hands-on user’s guide that takes readers step-by-step on a 21-day journey to discover what it means to be truly present and aware in our daily lives. In today’s increasingly fast-paced world it can be difficult to find moments to catch your breath, regain inner balance, and just … be. This simple yet profound guide shows readers how to strengthen their minds by learning to focus attention, open awareness, and develop a positive state of mind — the three pillars of mindfulness practice that research shows lead to greater physical and mental well-being. Packed with guided meditation instructions, practical exercises, and everyday tools and techniques, Becoming Aware offers a simple program to enhance our inner sense of clarity and even our interpersonal well-being.Trade ReviewPraise for Aware: ‘This is a Dan Siegel masterpiece. He integrates decades of science and wisdom about the nature of our mind and optimal well-being into an easy to read personal journey. At the cornerstone is “The Wheel of Awareness,” a simple yet profound visual map of the mind, which enables people, including children, to experience of presence, self knowledge, and compassion. Aware will awaken and enrich your life immeasurably!’ -- Elissa Epel, professor at UCSF, member of the National Academy of Science, co-author of New York Times bestseller The Telomere EffectPraise for Aware: ‘Dan is a brilliant integrator and Aware is a visionary blend of neuroscience, physics, and cutting edge psychology combined with creative approaches to mindfulness and compassion. The practice of the Wheel brings together many skilful and wise elements of meditation, all rolled into one.’ -- Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart and No Time Like the PresentPraise for The Power of Showing Up: ‘Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have written their best book yet — and that is saying a lot. They have distilled their parenting wisdom — based on neuroscience research and a deep empathy for children’s needs — into a profound concept: showing up. It is one of those great ideas that seems so obvious — but only after someone has shown it to you and spelled it out clearly. Best of all, Siegel and Bryson “show up” for the reader of this book. They know parents, know their fears and anxieties, hopes and dreams. They know that showing up for children is harder than it sounds, and they provide an accessible path to seeing and soothing children and providing them with safety and security.’ -- Lawrence J. Cohen, PhD, author of Playful ParentingPraise for The Power of Showing Up: ‘At a cultural moment when many kids feel more competition with their parents’ devices than with their siblings, Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have spun a miracle — The Power of Showing Up is the ultimate guide to family reconnection. Clear, profound, and charmingly illustrated, it unravels the challenges of modern parenting and reveals the simple truths about what children really need from the adults in their lives.’ -- Wendy Mogel, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and The Blessing of a B Minus

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe definition of narcissism can be a moving target. Is it an excess of self-love? Profound insecurity? Low self-esteem? Too much self-esteem? Because of the multifaceted nature of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), treating this disorder presents clinicians with a range of wholly unique challenges. Narcissism and Its Discontents recognizes the variable nature of NPD and provides a template for adjusting treatment to the patient rather than shoehorning the patient into a manualized treatment that may prove to be less effectual. This guide offers clinicians strategies, including transference and countertransference, to deal with the complex situations that often arise when treating narcissistic patients, among them, patient entitlement, disengagement, and envy. The authors provide a skillful integration of research and psychoanalytic theory while also addressing psychotherapeutic strategies that are less intensive but also useful—being cognizant of the fact that a majority of patients do not have access to psychoanalysis proper. A chapter on the cultural aspects of narcissism addresses the recent societal fascination with NPD in the discourse on politics and celebrity, particularly in the age of social media. Regardless of the treatment setting—psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, partial hospital, or inpatient—clinicians will find a wealth of approaches to treating a diverse and challenging patient population in Narcissism and Its Discontents.Trade ReviewNPD is a difficult entity to diagnose and treat. Even defining narcissism can be a daunting task, given its many "faces," its continuity with healthy self-interest and confidence, and its changing nature both throughout development and in the same patient faced with different environmental stressors. Thus, the authors' ability to cover all these topics and to create a multifaceted image of a narcissistic patient in only 150 pages is truly impressive. Most importantly, the book teaches how to think about NPD conceptually, taking into account each patient's unique character traits and circumstances. With that said, it would be impossible to cover everything related to NPD in a short book, and interested readers may want to look elsewhere to deepen their understanding of the topics this book covers. The authors provide plentiful references to encourage further exploration. It is important to note that, however broad, the focus is still primarily on psychoanalytically-oriented theories. While the role of other treatment modalities, such as group and couple therapies, is briefly discussed, other therapeutic techniques, including CBT and DBT, appear to be beyond the scope of this book. However, this is a comprehensive overview of NPD from multiple vantage points that is short, easy to read, and full of memorable examples that most clinicians can relate to. -- Marina Bayeva, M.D., Ph.D. * Doody's Book Review *This is a very timely and helpful contribution for clinicians and psychotherapists independent of the stage of their careers. It is also a most instructive and needed educational guide on the range of narcissistic pathology and its treatment. -- Elsa Ronningstam, Ph.D. * Journal of Psychiatric Practice May 2019 *Table of ContentsAbout the AuthorsPrefacePart I: Diagnostic DilemmasChapter 1. Narcissism and Its DiscontentsChapter 2. The Cultural Context of NarcissismChapter 3. Modes of RelatednessPart II: Treatment StrategiesChapter 4. Beginning the TreatmentChapter 5. Transference and CountertransferenceChapter 6. Tailoring the Treatment to the PatientChapter 7. Specific Treatment StrategiesChapter 8. TerminationIndex

Read more less

Book SynopsisRecognized as the definitive reference, this handbook brings together leading experts from multiple psychological subdisciplines to examine one of today's most dynamic areas of research. Coverage encompasses the biological and neuroscientific underpinnings of emotions, as well as developmental, social and personality, cognitive, and clinical perspectives. The volume probes how people understand, experience, express, and perceive affective phenomena and explores connections to behavior and health across the lifespan. Concluding chapters present cutting-edge work on a range of specific emotions. Illustrations include 10 color plates. New to This Edition *Chapters on the mechanisms, processes, and influences that contribute to emotions (such as genetics, the brain, neuroendocrine processes, language, the senses of taste and smell). *Chapters on emotion in adolescence and older age, and in neurodegenerative dementias. *Chapters on facial expressions and emotional bodTrade Review"Offering the most comprehensive coverage imaginable, this handbook continues to occupy a unique position in the emotion field. Experts will find it invaluable for keeping current, and novices will find it an appealing and accessible introduction."--Susan T. Fiske, PhD, Eugene Higgins Professor of Psychology and Professor of Public Affairs, Princeton University “The fourth edition of Handbook of Emotions once again assembles a brilliant set of chapters from the world’s foremost experts on every aspect of emotion. It is easy to see why this accessible and authoritative compendium has become, and still remains, the bible of the field. An essential resource for researchers and students alike.”--Daniel Gilbert, PhD, Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology, Harvard University -[An] excellent (and nearly exhaustive) reference…for emotion scholars in the social sciences and humanities.--Evolutionary Studies in Imaginative Culture, 04/24/2019ƒƒThe editors of the fourth edition of this handbook have surpassed their outstanding third edition…to produce a work that provides not only a snapshot of the state-of-the-art aspects of emotion science, but also a credible and revealing vision of the future of the field. Of course, the editors are leaders in their respective areas of study; in addition, they have a rich and comprehensive understanding of the field of emotion science as a whole, especially its expanding borders. In the eight years since the last edition was published, the field has grown enormously; the new edition reflects that growth and more….Noteworthy in this regard is the inclusion of chapters that incorporate some of the new methodologies and approaches that are changing the ways in which individuals think about emotions, as well as the expansion of the final section of the book, 'Specific Emotions.' There is no other handbook of this quality and scope. This text is absolutely essential.--Choice Reviews, 03/01/2017ƒƒThis book appears to be the gold standard in the field based on the distinguished editors and authors and the fact that it continues to be revised as new theories and research occur. All in all, this is a tremendous contribution to psychology and our understanding of human nature. ****! (on the third edition)--Doody's Review Service, 09/12/2008ƒƒSimply put, it is the best single-volume compendium of the state of the art in emotion research. (on the first edition)--Cognition and Emotion, 01/01/2005Table of ContentsI. Interdisciplinary Perspectives 1. The Philosophy of Emotions, Andrea Scarantino 2. The History of Emotions, Ute Frevert 3. The Sociology of Emotion, Katherine J. Lively & Emi A. Weed 4. Emotions in Music, Literature, and Film, P. N. Johnson-Laird & Keith Oatley 5. Affect in Economic Decision Making, Karolina M. Lempert & Elizabeth A. Phelps 6. Computational Models of Emotion as Psychological Tools, Stacy Marsella & Jonathan Gratch II. Biological Perspectives 7. From Pleasure to Happiness: “Liking” and “Wanting” in Mind and Brain, Kent C. Berridge & Morten L. Kringelbach 8. Neural Fingerprinting: Meta-Analysis, Variation, and the Search for Brain-Based Essences in the Science of Emotions, Elizabeth Clark-Polner, Tor D. Wager, Ajay B. Satpute, & Lisa Feldman Barrett 9. Emotion and the Autonomic Nervous System, Wendy Berry Mendes 10. Genetic Contributions to Affect and Emotion, Yuliya S. Nikolova, Elena G. Davis, & Ahmad R. Hariri 11. Olfaction: Explicit and Implicit Emotional Processing, Jeannette M. Haviland-Jones, Patricia J. Wilson, & Robin Freyberg 12. Interoception and Emotion: A Neuroanatomical Perspective, A. D. (Bud) Craig 13. The Affect of Taste and Olfaction: The Key to Survival, Linda Bartoshuk and Derek J. Snyder III. Developmental Perspectives 14. The Development of Facial Expressions: Current Perspectives on Infant Emotions, Linda A. Camras, Serah S. Fatani, Brittney R. Fraumeni, & Michael M. Shuster 15. The Emergence of Human Emotions, Michael Lewis 16. Understanding Emotion, Paul L. Harris, Marc de Rosnay, & Francisco Pons 17. The Development of Children’s Concepts of Emotion, Sherri C. Widen 18. Emotion and Aging, Mara Mather & Allison Ponzio 19. The Interplay of Motivation and Emotion: View from Adulthood and Old Age, Molly Sands, Nhi Ngo, & Derek M. Isaacowitz 20. Emotional Development in Adolescence, Leah H. Somerville IV. Social and Personality Perspectives 21. Gender and Emotion: Theory, Findings, and Content, Leslie R. Brody, Judith A. Hall, & Lynissa R. Stokes 22. The Cultural Psychology of Emotions, Batja Mesquita, Jozefien De Leersnyder, & Michael Boiger 23. Intergroup Emotions, Eliot R. Smith & Diane M. Mackie 24. Social Functions of Emotion and Emotion Regulation, Agneta H. Fischer & Antony S. R. Manstead 25. Social Pain and Social Pleasure: Two Overlooked but Fundamental Mammalian Emotions?, Naomi I. Eisenberger 26. Emotion Regulation: A Valuation Perspective, Guarav Suri & James J. Gross 27. Expression of Emotion, Dacher Keltner, Jessica Tracy, Disa A. Sauter, Daniel C. Cordaro, and Galen McNeil 28. Emotional Body Perception in the Wild, Beatrice de Gelder 29. Form and Function in Facial Expressive Behavior, Daniel H. Lee & Adam K. Anderson V. Cognitive Perspectives 30. Emotional Intelligence, Marc A. Brackett, Susan E. Rivers, Michelle C. Bertoli, & Peter Salovey 31. New Light on the Affect–Cognition Connection, Gerald L. Clore & Alexander J. Schiller 32. A Fundamental Role for Conceptual Processing in Emotion, Christine D. Wilson-Mendenhall & Lawrence W. Barsalou 33. Memory and Emotion, Elizabeth A. Kensinger & Daniel L. Schacter 34. Language and Emotion: Putting Words into Feelings and Feelings into Words, Kristen A. Lindquist, Maria Gendron, & Ajay B. Satpute 35. Emotion and Attention, Greg Hajcak, Felicia Jackson, Jamie Ferri, & Anna Weinberg VI. Health-Related Perspectives 36. Emotions and Health, Laura D. Kubzansky & Ashley Winning 37. Neuroendocrine and Neuroimmunological Mechanisms of Emotion, Aric A. Prather 38. Emotion Disturbances as Transdiagnostic Processes in Psychopathology, Anne M. Kring & Jasmine Mote 39. The Clinical Application of Emotion in Psychotherapy, Leslie S. Greenberg 40. Eat, Drink, and Be Sedentary: A Review of Health Behavior’s Effects on Emotions and Affective States, and Implications for Interventions, Elissa Epel, Aric A. Prather, Eli Puterman, & A. Janet Tomiyama 41. Stress and Emotion: Embodied, in Context, and Across the Lifespan, Barbara Ganzel, Jason R. D. Rarick, & Pamela Morris 42. Emotion-Related Symptoms of Neurodegenerative Dementias, Bradford C. Dickerson VII. Specific Emotions 43. Fear and Anxiety, Kevin S. LaBar 44. Anger, Eddie Harmon-Jones & Cindy Harmon-Jones 45. Self-Conscious Emotions: Embarrassment, Pride, Shame, Guilt, and Hubris, Michael Lewis 46. Disgust, Paul Rozin, Jonathan Haidt, & Clark McCauley 47. Gratitude and Compassion, David DeSteno, Paul Condon, & Leah Dickens 48. Love: Positivity Resonance as a Fresh, Evidence-Based Perspective on an Age-Old Topic, Barbara L. Fredrickson 49. Sadness and Depression, Christian A. Webb & Diego A. Pizzagalli 50. Empathy, Jamil Zaki & Kevin Ochsner Author Index Subject Index

Read more less

Book Synopsis‘Highly eloquent, fascinating and deeply compassionate’ Henry Marsh, author of Do No Harm We cannot know how to fix a problem until we understand its causes. But even for some of the most common mental health problems, specialists argue over whether the answers lie in the person’s biology, their psychology or their circumstances. As a cognitive neuropsychiatrist, Anthony David brings together many fields of enquiry, from social and cognitive psychology to neurology. The key for each patient might be anything from a traumatic memory to a chemical imbalance, an unhealthy way of thinking or a hidden tumour. Patrick believes he is dead. Jennifer's schizophrenia medication helped with her voices but did it cause Parkinson’s? Emma is in a coma – or is she just refusing to respond? Drawing from Professor David’s career as a clinician and academic, these fascinating case studies reveal the unique complexity of the human mind, stretching the limits of our understanding.Trade Review‘David’s stories are fascinating, and he does something quite remarkable with his tone. Here the obvious comparison is to the neurologist and prolific writer Oliver Sacks... Rarely have I read a book whose title is so true. Reading it was like standing on the edge of a great chasm and seeing how easily an unforeseen mishap could send any one of us tumbling in.’ -- New York Times‘A deeply moving book.’ * BBC Science *‘The first thing that comes across from the stories is David’s obvious compassion for his patients. This is typified not just by his thoughtful medical interventions and the doctor-patient conversations he recounts in vivid detail, but also by his willingness to raise hell with the relevant bureaucrats when pointless rules get in the way… David’s case studies are illuminating and benefit considerably from his warm, self-deprecating style.’ -- Dr Stuart Ritchie, Sunday Times‘A highly eloquent, fascinating and deeply compassionate book about the continuing mystery of mental illness and the cruel fallacy of seeing it as somehow less real and deserving than so-called physical illness.’ -- Henry Marsh CBE, neurosurgeon and author of Do No Harm'I was expecting this to make my brain hurt, but I was immediately hooked on it...A witty, humane and fascinating book.' -- Jo Brand‘The book leads the reader through each individual case with literary ease and clarity of explanation, generating understanding and a familiarity, as the reader becomes acquainted with each patient through his gentle, observant, often witty and always engaging narrative.’ -- Fortean Times‘Few are better suited to tell the story of our mental lives than Anthony David. He has written a beautiful, intimate book of the stories he's seen, one that probes at the nexus of the biological and societal...In his shoes, we get to step into the private realm of the psychiatrist's office, and often into the lingering questions left in the psychiatrist's mind.’ -- Dr David Eagleman, neuroscientist at Stanford University and author of Incognito and The Brain‘David writes interestingly and in detail (with the patients' permission) about the disorders which his seven patients suffer and the way these affect their lives. He tells of his own actions, the questions he asks, the responses of the patients to his investigations and treatments, and his difficulties in finding the causes of their disorders. He is honest, too, about his successes and failures […] David's interactions with his patients bring this book to life. He is interested in his patients as individuals and wants to work with them to find the cause of the problem and the most effective treatment […] In the end, looking at the functioning of the brain may be like looking into the abyss, but with this book David hopes to 'demystify psychiatry' and 'help us to change things for the better'.’ * Midwest Book Review *‘An illuminating, thoughtful and humane encounter with the human mind.’ -- Nathan Filer, author of This Book Will Change Your Mind About Mental Health‘Some years ago I told the BMJ that the three biggest influences on me were Anthony Clare, Anthony Soprano and Anthony David. The first sadly is no longer with us, the second never existed, but I am delighted to say that the third has just produced the book we knew he alone could. It’s a classic – warm, erudite, and endlessly fascinating. It reminds me of Oliver Sacks in his prime, and there is no higher praise.’ -- Sir Simon Wessely, Professor of Psychological Medicine, King's College London‘What an insightful and heartfelt book. Professor David's seven in-depth cases expose both the rifts and junctures of the brain and the disordered mind. By emphasizing the subjective inner life of his patients, he provides a welcome antidote to the reductionist thinking of modern medicine while still adhering to sound principles of neuroscience.’ -- Dr Alan Ropper, Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School and author of Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole: Extraordinary Journeys into the Human Brain'Anthony David brings alive the specialist language of neuropsychiatry – the medical domain where the brain meets the mind – in a series of erudite, insightful and sympathetic accounts of individual patients and their families. This book is written on the basis of a lifetime’s clinical experience but readable by anyone who wants to know more about some of the most challenging and perplexing disorders of consciousness, thought and emotion.' -- Dr Edward Bullmore, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge‘This powerful book can help everyone understand our minds better.’ -- Dr Rahul Jandial, author of Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon'[R]eaders will be captivated... Fascinating stories from the practice of a skilled neuropsychiatrist.' -- Kirkus (Starred reviews)'Displaying intellectual curiosity and pragmatic compassion, David focuses on cases in which the physiological and the psychological converge… Readers will come away from this thoughtful work feeling a sense of connection to both the patients profiled and the practitioners who aim to understand them.' -- Publishers Weekly'Readers seeking a realistic approach to understanding the potential causes of mental illness will appreciate David’s thought-provoking reflections, as will mental health professionals and fans of Oliver Sacks’s The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat.' -- Library Journal

Read more less

Book SynopsisWidely recognized as the standard text for trainee psychiatrists, the Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry stands head and shoulders above the competition. The text has been honed over seven editions, displaying a fluency, authority, and insight rarely found in textbooks which makes the process of assimilating information effective and enjoyable.The book provides an introduction to all the clinical topics, sub-specialties, and major psychiatric conditions required by the trainee psychiatrist. Throughout, the authors emphasize the basic clinical skills required for full assessment and understanding of the patient. Discussion of treatment includes not only scientific evidence, but also practical problems in the management of patients in a family and social context. Full attention to ethical and legal issues is given within the evidence-based approach to practice provided in the text. Introductory chapters focus on recognition of signs and symptoms, classification and diagnosis, psychiatTrade ReviewThis book covers all major aspects of psychiatry in its 26 chapters. It endeavors to cover a number of topics that are not always addressed in general psychiatry books, including behavioral complications of neurological and medical illness as well as complexities that are unique to subspecialty populations [...] Overall, this is a strong addition to the field and it provides a good overview of complex material in a format that is manageable for student learners. * Vanessa Stan, MD, MPH, Doody's *Table of Contents1: Signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders 2: Classification 3: Assessment 4: Ethics and civil law 5: Aetiology 6: Evidence-based approaches to psychiatry 7: Reactions to stressful experiences 8: Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders 9: Depression 10: Bipolar disorder 11: Schizophrenia 12: Paranoid symptoms and syndromes 13: Eating, sleep, and sexual disorders 14: Dementia, delirium, and other neuropsychiatric disorders 15: Personality and personality disorder 16: Child psychiatry 17: Intellectual disability (Mental retardation) 18: Forensic psychiatry 19: Psychiatry of the elderly 20: The misuse of alcohol and drugs 21: Suicide and deliberate self-harm 22: Psychiatry and medicine 23: Global psychiatry 24: Psychological treatments 25: Drugs and other physical treatments 26: Psychiatric services References Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis handbook is intended for clinicians with a range of expertise who employ a psychodynamic orientation in the assessment and/or treatment of patients with personality pathology. Well documented and articulate, this manual is appropriate for everyone from students of psychotherapy to experienced clinicians seeking to refine their practice. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Personality Disorders: A Clinical Handbook gathers in one place the psychodynamic psychotherapy thinking on each of the Axis II personality disorders. This includes the work of 22 contributing writers in addition to the three primary authors, John F. Clarkin, Ph.D., Peter Fonagy, Ph.D., and Glen O. Gabbard, M.D. The material presented here is available elsewhere but, until now, not all in one place. The focus of the book is the psychodynamic conceptualization, assessment, and treatment of the personality disorders as currently described in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR). Included are 16 chapters in three sections: Defining Personality Pathology, Treatment Approaches, and Research for Future Directions. The background of models of personality and its pathology comprises Section I. Section II contains chapters on the treatment of specific personality disorder constellations. These treatment chapters provide information on the relevant empirical research, patient phenomenology and psychodynamics, treatment strategies, and techniques, woven together with clinical illustrations and vignettes. Section III includes a summary of the existing treatment outcome research and a glimpse of the diagnostic procedures in the near future. Each of the chapter authors has had extensive clinical, and sometimes research, experience with the assessment and treatment of one of the personality disorders described. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Personality Disorders: A Clinical Handbook is, as titled, a practical handbook and guide to clinicians with real-world applications. • Every patient a clinician treats has personality issues, if not a personality disorder. This book provides strategies and techniques for addressing personality issues• DSM-IV-TR is proceeding to DSM-V. This collection of papers provides up-to-date information on how the personality disorders will be handled in the upcoming DSM-V• The authors provide summaries of key concepts and suggested readings of particular value to residents and students in other disciplines The authors suggest that new research and reviews indicate, to the surprise of many, that psychodynamic treatments are effective for these personality disorders, and its impact is as great as, that of cognitive-behavioral treatments.Trade ReviewThis collection of well-written, concise articles by international leaders in the field is a thorough exploration of the psychodynamic treatment of personality disorders. The volume provides a comprehensive overview of the filed as well as practical information that is expected from a clinical handbook. In addition to an extensive bibliography, each chapter includes a short list of suggested readings. -- David I. Joseph M.D. * The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry *Table of ContentsPreface. Part I: Personality Pathology: Defining the Focus of Intervention. An object relations model of personality and personality pathology. Attachment and personality pathology. Neurobiology of personality disorders. The Shedler-Westen assessment procedure: making personality diagnosis clinically meaningful. Part II: Psychodynamic Treatment Approaches. Psychotherapeutic treatment of cluster A personality disorders. Mentalization-based treatment and borderline personality disorder. Transference-focused psychotherapy and borderline personality disorder. Therapeutic action in the psychoanalytic psychotherapy of borderline personality disorder. Narcissistic personality disorder. Treatment of histrionic personality disorder. Psychodynamic treatment of antisocial personality disorder. Cluster C personality disorders: prevalence, phenomenology, treatment effects, and principles of treatment. Psychodynamic approaches integrated into day treatment and inpatient settings. Treatability of personality disorders: possibilities and limitations. Part III: Research and Future Directions. Evidence for psychodynamic psychotherapy in personality disorders: a review. Psychodynamic treatment planning and the official diagnostic system: toward DSM-5. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisOn July 1, 1959, at Ypsilanti State Hospital in Michigan, the social psychologist Milton Rokeach brought together three paranoid schizophrenics: Clyde Benson, an elderly farmer and alcoholic; Joseph Cassel, a failed writer who was institutionalized after increasingly violent behavior toward his family; and Leon Gabor, a college dropout and veteran of World War II. The men had one thing in common: each believed himself to be Jesus Christ. Their extraordinary meeting and the two years they spent in one another’s company serves as the basis for an investigation into the nature of human identity, belief, and delusion that is poignant, amusing, and at times disturbing. Displaying the sympathy and subtlety of a gifted novelist, Rokeach draws us into the lives of three troubled and profoundly different men who find themselves “confronted with the ultimate contradiction conceivable for human beings: more than one person claiming the same identity.”

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhat challenges do 6-7-year-olds face as they learn new skills and face different social situations? How do their perceptions of the world change? How can we best support them in their move towards greater independence?This accessible book provides a wealth of information to help parents, educators and carers better relate to children at this exciting, yet demanding, stage of development. From the new-found sense of rivalry between siblings or classmates, to the anxieties children feel when making new friends, Corinne Aves offers guidance on encouraging children's development and helping them to cope with changing expectations of their behaviour. She discusses the various struggles in these children's lives – such as the conflict between a child's continuing desire to please his parents and the pressure to follow the leads of his friends – and gives tips for supporting children's increasing understanding of morality. Chapters on both school and family life explain the need for discipline and order in 'middle childhood', while specific areas of development such as reading skills and learning difficulties are addressed with sensitivity and insight. Understanding 6-7-Year-Olds will prove an enlightening read for anyone hoping to better understand children at this important stage of their lives.Trade ReviewClearly based on a strict psychoanalytical perspective, this UK book is also grounded in the everyday experiences of children and informed by a lively commitment to their well-being... Not only a useful tome but also humane, intelligent and endlessly thought-provoking. -- Youthinmind.co.ukAves, a child psychotherapist at the Tavistock Clinic, describes the experiences of six and seven year olds and how parents and educators can understand them and help them develop. In this slim volume, she explains their changing perceptions of themselves, how they understand their role in the family, school experiences and social interactions, learning to read, and their unique anxieties. -- Book NewsAs my youngest child is just coming up to her sixth birthday I was hoping to gain a new insight into her world with this book. I wasn't disappointed, as a Childcare provider we aim to treat all children as individuals but most of our training seems to be aimed at the 0-5 age range. There is a tendency to feel that older children are moving along happily and unless there are any obvious problems they can be slightly overlooked. This book was fascinating explaining the physical and mental changes that children undergo during this time. Moving from being a young child with a belief in the magical side of life to an independent learner finding their way in the world. Corinne Aves has observed children at school and during play and includes anecdotes from home as well to illustrate her points.Written in a friendly, approachable style this book would be suitable for parents, however I feel it is aimed the key stage one teachers more specifically. -- National Childminding AssociationTable of ContentsContents: Foreword, Jonathan Bradley. Introduction. 1. A Changing Self. 2. A Place in the Family. 3. The Experience of School. 4. Making Friends 5. Reading for Meaning. 6. Confusions and Anxieties. 7. Conclusion. Further Reading and Helpful Organizations. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisAccounts of hoarding behaviors have appeared in literature, as far back as 319 B.C.E. in the writings of Aristotle's student Theophrastus; in the news, like New York's infamous Collyer brothers in the 1940s; and more recently in popular reality television series. But it wasn't until the publication of DSM-5 in 2013 that hoarding was classified as a disorder in its own right rather than as a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder or obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. In this single source, readers can access the most up-to-date comprehensive information on what is known about the disorder. Drawing on the authors' own clinical experiences as well as the latest published research, Hoarding Disorder: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide examines key features of the disorder and treatment approaches, such as: • Phenomenology, including diagnosis, comorbidities, and assessment• Etiology, from both a cognitive-behavioral and a neurobiological perspective• Psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments, from cognitive-behavioral therapy, harm reduction strategies, and community approaches to the efficacy of specific drugs• Challenges, including working with elderly patients, managing cases of animal hoarding, and distinguishing and addressing squalor Key points for each chapter and numerous case studies will help readers easily reference and retain information, and the appendices feature useful symptom rating scales that can be applied to practice. For psychiatrists, psychologists, human service and other mental health professionals, peer support counselors, community advocates, and professionals in training, this invaluable book will improve the reader's knowledge and skill in treating patients with hoarding disorder, both those with straightforward presentations and those with complicated ones.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors PrefaceAcknowledgments Part I: Phenomenology Chapter 1. Introduction and HistoryChapter 2. Diagnosis and ComorbidityChapter 3. AssessmentChapter 4. Insight and Motivation Part II: Etiology Chapter 5. Cognitive-Behavioral ModelChapter 6. Neurobiology Part III: Interventions Chapter 7. Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyChapter 8. PharmacotherapyChapter 9. Harm ReductionChapter 10. Community Part IV: Challenges Chapter 11. EldersChapter 12. Animal HoardingChapter 13, SqualorChapter 14. Future Directions Appendixes Appendix A: Structured Interview for Hoarding Disorder (SIHD)Appendix B: Clutter Image Rating (CIR)Appendix C: Saving Inventory—Revised (SI-R)Appendix D: Hoarding Rating Scale (HRS)Appendix E: Activities of Daily Living—Hoarding Scale (ADL-H)

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisOver recent decades, attachment theory has come to be seen as fundamental to understanding not only childhood development and how people survive and grow, but also the capacity of partners, parents and carers to offer safe and consistent care, particularly under difficult conditions. Attachment-based Practice with Children, Adolescents and Families integrates attachment theory with other key concepts to explore the ways in which we understand and respond to troubled young people. Drawing on psychiatry, psychotherapy, social work, clinical psychology, systemic therapy and multi-modal assessment and intervention, and combining theory, practical guidance and illustrated case studies, the authors present an attachment-based, integrative, biopsychosocial approach to working with individuals and families that is designed to promote improved outcomes for all involved.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Foreword by Professor Panos Vostanis PART ONE: Introducing attachment theory and the integrative approach Introduction and how to use this guide 1. Introducing attachment theory; 2. The three basic patterns; 3. The Dynamic-Maturational Model (DMM) of Attachment and Adaptation; 4. The integrative, bio-psycho-social approach PART TWO: Principles, guidelines and tools for assessment, formulation, planning and treatment 5. Ten principles for attachment-based practice; 6. Essential planning and preparation; 7. The goal of treatment; 8. The LEARN model, and purposeful adaptation of treatment PART THREE: The case studies 1. Amelie and Charlie (1): Trying to love through depression and trauma; 2. Lucas (14): Changing sexual behaviour; 3. Jacob (8): Adoption breakdown; 4. Azim (14): Seeking safety in a new country; 5. Suchita (22): In search of independence; 6. Rob (20): Strong feelings in autism; 7. Jessica (14): On the edge and in need of guardian; 8. Gretchen (7): In search of safety, family and belonging; 9. Asha (16): Complex trauma and unresolved grief; 10. Marie and Evelyn (2): A mother and daughter trying to connect; 11. Beth (15): Struggling to understand sexual feelings; 12. Calum (20): Leaving care, entering adulthood and becoming a new parent.

Read more less

Book SynopsisUnlocking the Nature of Human Aggression is a neuropsychoanalytic and scientific exploration of aggression and argues for its central role in psychopathology and the genesis of individual symptoms, as well as in broader systemic conflicts and violence. Adrian Perkel creates a unique theoretical approach to the various manifestations we encounter of individual, group, and geo-political aggression and destructiveness. Based on psychoanalytic investigations of this dynamic and Freud's incomplete exploration of this human drive, this book seeks to understand the science of aggression that Freud himself suggested would be possible with time and scientific development. Perkel investigates the commonplace inversion of the perpetrator and victim narratives, navigating through the complexity of how the aggressive drive, often driven by feelings aimed at homeostatic regulation, challenges the perception of any objective view of who is perpetrator and who victim. He includes hiTrade Review"This book is an essential read for clinicians who work psychotherapeutically with individuals, couples and families, as well as for academics and the general reader interested in deepening their understanding of how the two psychic drives, sexuality and aggression, interact and can affect individuals, communities, and humanity as a whole. The author presents complex psychoanalytic and neuroscientific ideas in an uncomplicated and straightforward way, effortlessly deepening our understanding of historical and current geo-political aggressions from a theoretical and neurobiological viewpoint."Dr Amita Sehgal, MA, PhD, Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, The Balint Consultancy, London. "Dr Perkel offers us an outstanding exploration of human aggression that draws on selected psychoanalytic and neuroscientific sources. Particularly impressive is the way in which he weaves clinical and sociohistorical material into his theoretical discussion. Sophisticated in its arguments yet eminently readable, this book will be of great value to students and practitioners in the mental health professions and the social sciences.Dr Barnaby B Barratt, PhD, DHS, ABPP, IPA Psychoanalyst (Research & Training), Sexuality Consultant - Somatic Psychologist.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1: Freud’s Incomplete Theory Chapter 2: The Development of Subject – "I" Chapter 3: Beyond the Pleasure Principle Chapter 4: Science and the Psyche Chapter 5: Perversion of the Inner Guardian Chapter 6: Geopolitics Meets Freud Chapter 7: A Unifying Theory – Symptoms and Implications Chapter 8: Concluding Comments

Read more less

Book SynopsisEating disorders affect 1.25 million people in the UK, and the incidence is rising. The DSM-5 specifies diagnostic criteria for eight types of eating disorder, with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder accounting for the majority of cases. This new addition to the Oxford Specialist Handbook of Psychiatry series covers the aetiology, epidemiology, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for all forms of eating disorders, alongside patient management within the community and inpatient settings. Also featuring chapters on emerging eating disorders, such as orthorexia and muscle dysmorphia, medicolegal issues surrounding involuntary hospitalisation and nasogastric feeding, and acute emergency care, this Handbook is a comprehensive yet succinct addition to the literature for all doctors, nurses, and members of the multidisciplinary team in managing the complex and multifactorial conditions that arise in patients with eating disorders. Each chapter is accompanied by case stories drawn from real-life examples, taking the reader through from initial presentation to treatment, and the key need-to-know facts and current evidence-based treatments. The Oxford Specialist Handbook of Eating Disorders is a new go-to resource for the crucial information around this multifaceted area of medicine.Table of Contents1: Overview 2: History and examination 3: Anorexia nervosa 4: Bulimia nervosa 5: Binge eating disorder 6: Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) 7: Pica 8: Rumination disorder 9: Other feeding or eating disorders 10: Emerging eating disorder diagnoses 11: Comorbidities 12: Ethical and legal aspects 13: Acute emergency care

Read more less

Book SynopsisA clear and comprehensive review of contemporary psychodynamic theory and clinical practice for both novice and experienced therapists. Covering the key applications of psychodynamic psychotherapy to a range of presentations and guiding the reader through the psychodynamics of staff-client relationships and the development of reflective practice--Trade Review'Unlike psychoanalytic authors whose writing is oriented mainly toward colleagues with extensive analytic training, these contributors intend their chapters to reach audiences that may be new to a psychoanalytic frame of reference, or sceptical of it, or confused by it. Somehow, they have also made the book interesting and clinically relevant to experienced psychoanalytic readers … I know from experience that it is not easy to produce a multi-authored compendium whose final product embodies an overall continuity and integration, and so I am impressed that the authors of this volume have managed that feat. I urge readers of all mental health disciplines, professional involvements, and theoretical orientations to spend time with this worthy and important book. I think you will find it as fascinating and clinically helpful as I did.' Nancy McWilliams, Ph.D., Distinguished Retired Professor, Rutgers Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and found it accessible and informative. The various authors conveyed the principles, practices, research, theories, and history of psychoanalysis in a way that was engaging and easy to understand, even for those such as myself, from outside the field. For clinicians (specialists and generalists alike) understanding the unconscious processes taking place in the consulting room can be invaluable in delivering effective care to our patients, and this book was able to provide insights into this important area.' Dame Clare Gerada, President, Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), PRCGP FRCPsych FRCP (Hons)'This excellent book does exactly what it says it will; to be a guide to what psychodynamic psychotherapy is, how to do it well and for whom it works best. For too long, psychodynamic psychotherapy has been plagued by what we now might call 'deep fakes'; first, that the idea that psychological therapists who think this way holds strange and esoteric sets of beliefs about how the mind works, and second, that there is no evidence that treatments based on this paradigm might be helpful. This helpful book outlines why both ideas have been conclusively proved wrong. I have no doubt that the future of psychiatry needs to be psychodynamic, and this book shows why psychodynamic thinking applied to psychiatry not only makes it more interesting, but makes us as psychiatrists more human and more effective.' Gwen Adshead, Consultant forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Broadmoor Hospital, BerkshireTable of ContentsForeword Nancy McWilliams; Preface Adam Polnay and Rhiannon Pugh; Part 1. An Overview of the Model: 1. An Historical Overview of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Allan Beveridge; 2. The Supporting Theory of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Adam Polnay and Rhiannon Pugh; 3. A Brief Description of the Empirical Basis of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Victoria Barker and Adam Polnay; 4. An Outline of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh and Adam Polnay; Part 2. The Model of Psychodynamic into Practice: 5. Framing a psychodynamic space Adam Polnay; 6. The Goals of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh; 7. The specific Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Rhiannon Pugh and Adam Polnay; 8. The overall Structure of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Adam Polnay; 9. Psychological Assessment and Formulation in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Victoria Barker; 10. Some Reflections on the Supervisory Process David Bell; Part 3. Application for Mental Health Presentations; Applications of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with accompanying Case Study description for each presentation: 11. Psychodynamic approaches to anxiety Lauren Wilson; 12. The psychodynamics of depressing/depressed states Adam Polnay; 13. Dynamics of borderline states of mind Victoria Barker; 14. Narcissistic difficulties, a transdiagnostic presentation requiring a system-wide approach Susan Mizen; Part 4. Application of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Different Populations and in Different Settings; Beyond 1:1 therapy- working psychodynamically with clinicians, teams and organisations Adam Burley and Adam Polnay: 15. Applications of psychodynamic theory and principles outside of specialist psychotherapy settings; 16. An introduction to the dynamics of anger, aggression and violence; 17. Psychologically informed organisations and services; 18. Psychodynamic reflective practice groups; 19. Psychodynamic consultation to clinical teams; Other forms and settings of psychotherapeutic work; 20. A psychodynamic approach to working with people experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness Adam Burley; 21. Psychodynamic psychotherapy online and by phone Lauren Wilson; 22. Group analysis and its applications Allyson Lumsden; Glossary of Terms Adam Polnay.

Read more less

Book SynopsisKaplan y Sadock. Manual de psiquiatría clínica ofrece, de forma asequible y concisa, la información indispensable para el diagnóstico y tratamiento basados en la evidencia de las personas que viven con trastornos mentales. Esta obra parte de una de las referencias más importantes y autorizadas en la materia: Kaplan & Sadock. Sinopsis de Psiquiatría, y resume sus capítulos de mayor relevancia, como evaluación psiquiátrica y médica del paciente, análisis de pruebas de laboratorio y de signos y síntomas, y diagnóstico y tratamiento de los trastornos mentales de mayor incidencia y prevalencia en niños, adolescentes y adultos mayores. La obra, ya en su 5.ª edición, está diseñada para satisfacer las necesidades de lectores que requieren una cobertura compacta, pero completa, de la psiquiatría clínica. Asimismo, este título busca fomentar la competencia profesional y garantizar la atención de la más alta calidad a personas que viven con trastornos mentales. Table of ContentsA Psiquiatría clínica 1. Evaluación y diagnóstico del paciente psiquiátrico 2. Trastornos del neurodesarrollo y otros trastornos de la infancia 3. Trastornos neurocognitivos 4. Trastornos relacionados con sustancias y trastornos adictivos 5. Espectro de la esquizofrenia y otros trastornos psicóticos 6. Trastornos bipolares 7. Trastornos depresivos 8. Trastornos de ansiedad 9. Trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo y trastornos relacionados 10. Trastornos relacionados con traumas y factores de estrés 11. Trastornos disociativos 12. Trastornos de síntomas somáticos y trastornos relacionados 13. Trastornos alimentarios y de la ingestión de alimentos 14. Trastornos de la excreción 15. Trastornos del sueño-vigilia 16. Sexualidad humana y disfunciones sexuales 17. Disforia de género, identidad de género y trastornos relacionados 18. Trastornos disruptivos, del control de los impulsos y de la conducta 19. Trastornos de la personalidad 20. Otros problemas que pueden ser objeto de atención clínica B Tratamiento a lo largo de la vida 21. Tratamiento psicofarmacológico 22. Otras terapias somáticas 23. Psicoterapia 24. Rehabilitación psiquiátrica y otras intervenciones 25. Consulta con otras disciplinas 26. Nivel de atención C Otros temas relevantes para la psiquiatría 27. Ética y profesionalidad 28. Psiquiatría forense y legal 29. El final de la vida y los cuidados paliativos 30. Psiquiatría comunitaria 31. Aspectos generales y culturales en psiquiatría Glosario de términos relacionados con signos y síntomas

Read more less

Book SynopsisDesigned as a companion to the Forensic Psychiatry (Oxford Specialist Handbook), Second Edition, this new casebook complements the domains of both theory and practice put forward in the handbook, but also works as a standalone volume for those who wishes to enhance their decision making in cases they may confront in their discipline. Organised into three sections, the casebook allows the practitioner to think through not only the technical medical aspects of real-life clinical cases, but also the legal and ethical aspects. Part A provides an introduction to the theory and practice of decision-making; Part B presents cases across clinical, legal, and ethical domains; and Part C offers frameworks for critiquing decisions. This robustly discursive approach to a fact-based but also value-laden discipline enhances the opportunity to put knowledge into practice. The Oxford Casebook of Forensic Psychiatry expresses the concept that ''knowing is the only part of deciding'', offering an essential practitioner''s guide to decision making in clinical, forensic, and legal psychiatry.Table of ContentsPart A: Decision making A.1: Decision making theories A.2: Decision making in practice Part B: Cases B.1: Clinical cases B.2: Ethical cases B.3: Criminal law cases B.4: Civil law cases B.5: Mental capacity and mental health law cases Part C: Critiquing decisions C.1: The critique matrix C.2: Legal critiquing in general C.3: A case study of critiquing clinical decision making within multiple paradigms C.4: Other specific critique paradigms C.5: Conclusion: self-critique as the gold standard

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less