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Book SynopsisThis compelling book provides psychotherapists with evidence-based strategies for harnessing the power of language to free clients from life-constricting patterns and promote psychological flourishing. Grounded in relational frame theory (RFT), the volume shares innovative ways to enhance assessment and intervention using specific kinds of clinical conversations. Techniques are demonstrated for activating and shaping behavior change, building a flexible sense of self, fostering meaning and motivation, creating powerful experiential metaphors, and strengthening the therapeutic relationship. User-friendly features include more than 80 clinical vignettes with commentary by the authors, plus a Quick Guide to Using RFT in Psychotherapy filled with sample phrases and questions to ask. See also two works by Paul L. Wachtel--Therapeutic Communication, Second Edition, which provides another vital perspective on language in psychotherapy, and Making Room for the DisavTrade Review"Beautifully written, this book imparts a deep understanding of language's relationship to psychopathology and its effective use in psychotherapy. The theoretical presentation is exceptionally rich and the many examples of clinical application are particularly informative. Chapters address the fundamental tasks of therapy, from conducting functional assessments to building the client's sense of self, fostering meaning and motivation, and enriching the therapeutic relationship. A 'must read' for psychotherapists and students."--Michelle G. Craske, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles "A fascinating, very accessible account of RFT and its application to psychotherapy practice. The book offers a gorgeous balance of conceptual thinking and practical applications. It is a mind-expanding resource for psychotherapists of all orientations and levels of experience."--Jacqueline B. Persons, PhD, Director, Oakland Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center "Inspiring. Important. This book challenges every psychotherapist to pause and look again at the most basic tool of our trade--language--and the enterprise of meaning making. Its broad scope offers the promise of connection across models and perspectives as well as better ways to lead our clients into transforming moments in therapy."--Susan M. Johnson, EdD, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada "In this remarkable book, Villatte, Villatte, and Hayes bring to life the ways in which language and the use of symbols structure our experience. They explore how language shapes the therapeutic relationship and process, as well as clients' suffering, and how it can be a vehicle for igniting change. A cornerstone of this approach is RFT, beautifully articulated and described here. Clever, illuminating vignettes are sprinkled throughout. This book is a treasure trove of clinical wisdom with regard to the role of questioning, dialoguing, reflecting, and challenging in the therapy context. It is a gift to all psychotherapists."--Paul Gilbert, PhD, FBPsS, OBE, Centre for Compassion Research and Training, University of Derby, United Kingdom -A work of breathtaking scope and ambition….It is well written, the language used flows well, and the therapy dialogues are convincing, authentic, and warm--and resonate with my experience of therapy….At every turn I found myself immersed in the topic, trying to unpick many of the clinical interventions and training practices that I have come to know through tested experience and to rebuild them from a bottom-up understanding of why they are effective in influencing the listener….Some highlights of the book are its richness, depth, complexity, and inclusivity….Mastering the Clinical Conversation represents both a waypoint on a scientific and clinical journey and a compass heading for future progress.--PsycCRITIQUES, 9/26/2016Table of Contents1. The Power of Language 2. Language and Psychopathology 3. Symbolic Tools of Change 4. Psychological Assessment 5. Activating and Shaping Behavior Change 6. Building a Flexible Sense of Self 7. Fostering Meaning and Motivation 8. Building and Delivering Experiential Metaphors 9. Training Experiential Skills through Formal Practice 10. Empowering the Therapeutic Relationship Epilogue Quick Guide to Using RFT in Psychotherapy Practical Definitions of Terms Used in This Book References Index

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Book SynopsisInformation about new psychotropic drugs, a summary of advances in knowledge about identifiable risk factors for adverse effects, and updated recommendations on viable "antidote" management strategies—including novel pharmacotherapies for tardive dyskinesia and newer agents for weight loss—are among the features of this new, second edition of Managing the Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications. Where other psychopharmacology textbooks—and, indeed, most internships and residencies in psychiatry—lack a solid basis in primary care medicine, this guide bridges that educational gap, offering a thorough examination of all the effects of taking a psychotropic drug as well practical clinical advice on how to manage complications that arise. The book is divided into three parts: The first deals with global issues that affect the assessment and formulation of possible adverse effects, as well as with pertinent concepts related to basic pharmacology, physiology, and medical monitoring. The second part presents information organized by individual organ systems or specific medical circumstances. The final part focuses on summary recommendations covering all the material presented in the book and is followed by helpful appendixes and self-assessment questions and resources for practitioners. This new edition includes: • Updated summaries about what psychiatrists should know regarding drug-drug interactions, iatrogenic cardiac arrhythmias, drug pressor effects and orthostatic hypotension, and drug rashes; as well as updated discussions on avoiding lithium nephrotoxicity, handling adverse effect emergencies, and understanding new FDA classifications about drug safety during pregnancy• An expanded discussion on the strengths and limitations of pharmacogenetic testing to predict adverse drug effects, as well as information about new treatments for sexual dysfunction, sleep disturbances, cognitive complaints, and other maladies• Revised summary tables to aid rapid assessment and management• An expanded section on supplemental resources• An updated and expanded self-assessment section with more key questions Busy clinicians will find in Managing the Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications an accessible reference that provides both scientific and scholarly discussion of the consequences of drug therapies they may prescribe (or avoid), the range of available strategies to effectively manage adverse effects, and the scientific and practical implications of their treatment decisions.Trade ReviewThis is an admirable work. It lays a solid foundation of pharmacological knowledge and then builds upon it by reviewing various organ systems. The chapters are clear, concise, and helpful. Readers can be confident that they will be able to identity and manage the various side effects that they will encounter. This is all accomplished without overwhelming readers, which can so often occur when exploring potential side effects of medications. I highly recommend this book. The second edition was necessary given the newer medications as well as the research findings that have emerged since the first edition. -- Aaron Plattner, M.D. * Doody's Book Reviews *Table of ContentsForeword to the Second EditionPrefaceList of AbbreviationsList of DrugsPART I: General ConsiderationsChapter 1. The Psychiatrist as PhysicianChapter 2. Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and PharmacogenomicsChapter 3. Vulnerable PopulationsChapter 4. Adverse Psychiatric Effects of Nonpsychotropic MedicationsChapter 5. Adverse Psychiatric Effects of Psychiatric MedicationsChapter 6. What Nonmedical Therapists Should Know About Adverse Drug EffectsPART II: Organ SystemsChapter 7. Cardiovascular SystemChapter 8. Dermatological SystemChapter 9. Ear, Nose, and ThroatChapter 10. Electrolyte AbnormalitiesChapter 11. EndocrinopathiesChapter 12. Gastrointestinal SystemChapter 14. Hematological SystemChapter 15. Metabolic Dysregulation and Weight GainChapter 16. Musculoskeletal SystemChapter 17. Neurological SystemChapter 18. Ophthalmological SystemChapter 19. Sleep DisturbancesChapter 20. Systemic ReactionsChapter 21. Pregnancy and the PuerperiumChapter 22. Emergency SituationsPART III: Summary RecommendationsChapter 23. Summary RecommendationsAppendix 1: Summary of Major Adverse Effects and Monitoring/Management ConsiderationsAppendix 2: Self-Assessment Questions and AnswersAppendix 3: Resources for PractitionersReferencesIndex

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Book Synopsis DSM-5-TR Self-Exam Questions: Test Questions for the Diagnostic Criteria elucidates the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision, through self-exam questions designed to test the reader's knowledge of the new edition's diagnostic criteria. Mental health professionals, ranging from clinicians and students to psychiatric nurses and social workers, will benefit from this substantive text's 400-plus questions. This book is a "must have" for anyone seeking to fully understand the content of DSM-5-TR. Some of the book's most beneficial features include the following: • Self-exam questions and cases designed to test the reader's knowledge of diagnoses and diagnostic criteria (e.g., the new diagnosis, prolonged grief disorder).• Questions about selected conceptual components of Section III in DSM-5-TR—including the online assessment measures, Cultural Formulation Interview, and alternative model of personality disorders—enabling readers to learn about important diagnostic considerations and tools, as well as potential future diagnostic approaches.• Short answers that explain the rationale for each correct answer, with page references to content in DSM-5-TR for further information.• Answers containing important information on the diagnostic classification, criteria sets, diagnoses, codes, severity, dimension of diagnosis, and considerations of culture, age, and gender. Straightforward, practical, and illustrative, DSM-5-TR Self-Exam Questions: Test Questions for the Diagnostic Criteria will successfully test and broaden the DSM-5-TR knowledge of all mental health professionals.Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Neurodevelopmental Disorders Chapter 2. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychiatric Disorders Chapter 3. Bipolar and Related Disorders Chapter 4. Depressive Disorders Chapter 5. Anxiety DisordersChapter 6. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Chapter 7. Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders Chapter 8. Dissociative Disorders Chapter 9. Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders Chapter 10. Feeding and Eating Disorders Chapter 11. Elimination Disorders Chapter 12. Sleep-Wake Disorders Chapter 13. Sexual Dysfunctions Chapter 14. Gender Dysphoria Chapter 15. Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders Chapter 16. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Chapter 17. Neurocognitive Disorders Chapter 18. Personality Disorders Chapter 19. Paraphilic Disorders Chapter 20. Medication-Induced Movement Disorders Chapter 21. Assessment Measures Chapter 22. Culture and Psychiatric Diagnosis (DSM-5-TR Section III) Chapter 23. Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders (DSM-5 Section III)

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Strangers to Ourselves 2. The Path of Understanding: A Historical Exploration 3. Symptoms and Scales 4. Making the Diagnosis 5. Differential Diagnosis 6. Refining the Diagnosis 7. Trauma, Attachment, Emotion, and Cognition 8. Neurobiology 9. The Blow of the Void & The Spiritual 10. Somatic Treatments 11. What to Expect When Starting Pschotherapy 12. Cognitive, Behavioral, and Mindfulness Interventions 13. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy 14. Digital Depersonalization FOOTNOTES

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Book SynopsisThis spin-off from Stephen M. Stahl''s new, completely revised, and fully updated sixth edition of the Prescriber''s Guide covers the most important drugs in use today for treating patients suffering from psychotic illness. Now established as the indispensable formulary in psychopharmacology, easy to navigate and easy to use, the Prescriber''s Guide combines evidence-based information with clinically informed guidance to support clinicians in making the most effective prescribing decisions for the good of their patients. Incorporating information on the newest indications, new formulations, new recommendations and new safety data, this edition continues to provide the essential practical support required by anyone prescribing in the field of mental health.Table of ContentsIntroduction; List of icons; 1. Amisulpride; 2. Aripiprazole; 3. Asenapine; 4. Blonanserin; 5. Brexpiprazole; 6. Cariprazine; 7. Chlorpromazine; 8. Clozapine; 9. Cyamemazine; 10. Flupenthixol; 11. Fluphenazine; 12. Haloperidol; 13. Iloperidone; 14. Loxapine; 15. Lurasidone; 16. Mesoridazine; 17. Molindone; 18. Olanzapine; 19. Paliperidone; 20. Perospirone; 21. Perphenazine; 22. Pimavanserin; 23. Pimozide; 24. Pipothiazine; 25. Quetiapine; 26. Risperidone; 27. Sertindole; 28. Sulpiride; 29. Thioridazine; 30. Thiothixene; 31. Trifluoperazine; 32. Ziprasidone; 33. Zotepine; 34. Zuclopenthixol; Index by drug name; Index by use; Abbreviations.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Book SynopsisAre you unsure what to ask in a psychiatric clinical interview and how to ask it? Are you a medical student or trainee doctor that needs a fast hands-on guide to psychiatry? This handbook sets out clinical interviewing skills and clinical tips so you can deliver essential psychiatric care with confidence. Almost all medical graduates will encounter patients with mental health issues in general medical and surgical settings. Practical Psychiatry for Students and Trainees provides the foundational skillset you need for interviewing, assessing, and initially managing a patient with mental health issues. Organised into 19 short chapters, this resource leads you logically from how to interview a patient, to the psychiatric conditions likely to be encountered and their treatments. Packed with practical tips and clinical cases from a variety of medical professionals, this text delivers clear guidance and skills. Written by an experienced psychiatrist and a psychiatric trainee, this book provides you with the core knowledge and skills needed to deliver self-assured care to patients with mental health needs.Trade ReviewThis is a welcome addition to the literature for medical students, newly qualified doctors and very early career psychiatrists. As well as covering basic key clinical skills and information in an accessible way it provides extremely useful material on professionalism and self-care. This will be invaluable to all doctors starting out and beginning to discover the complexity and rewarding field of psychiatry * Kate Lovett, Immediate Past Dean Royal College of Psychiatrists *This is an excellent, highly practical book for both medical students and for doctors at the early stages of their postgraduate training in psychiatry. It provides a highly readable overview of the key clinical areas, with use of mnemonics and valuable practical tips such as how to set up the clinical interview and sample phrasing of difficult to ask questions. This is combined with relevant reference to the underlying phenomenology and the evidence base. * Anne Doherty, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, Editor in Chief, Books Programme, Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK *Table of Contents1: The Clinical Interview - Setting the Scene 2: The Psychiatric History - What to Ask 3: Mental State Examination 4: Proposing a Diagnosis: Classification, Formulation and Investigations 5: Personality Disorders 6: Mood Disorders 7: Psychotic Disorders 8: Anxiety and Obsessional Disorders 9: Eating Disorders 10: Psychoactive Substance Use 11: Psychiatry of Later Life 12: Child & Adolescent & Perinatal Psychiatry 13: Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability 14: Psychological Medicine (Hospital Psychiatry) 15: Forensic Perspectives in General Psychiatry 16: Psychological Treatments 17: Physical Treatments 18: Emergencies: Urgent, Serious and High Risk Scenarios in Psychiatry 19: Professionalism, Boundaries and Well-Being

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Book SynopsisMartin Heidegger’s Impact on Psychotherapy is the first comprehensive presentation in English of the background, theory and practice of Daseinsanalysis, the analysis of human existence. It is the work of the co-founding member of a radical re-envisioning of psychoanalysis initiated by the work of the Swiss psychiatrist, Medard Boss (1903-1990). Originally published in 1998, this new edition of Gion Condrau’s (1919-2006) book acquaints new generations of psychotherapists, psychiatrists and psychoanalysts with an alternative to psychodynamic, humanistic and existential forms of the therapy of the word that is currently experience a renaissance of interest, especially in the United States and the UK. The volume presents the basic ideas of Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) that made possible this unique approach to psychotherapy. It is arranged in sections on (1) the foundations of Daseinsanalysis in Heidegger’s thought, (2) understanding psychopathology, (3) daseinsanalytic psychotherapy in practice, (4) working with the dying person, and (5) the preparation of the professional Daseinsanalyst. Several extended cases are presented to illustrate daseinsanalytic practice at work (narcissistic personality disorder and obsessive compulsive personality disorder). Since dreaming and dream life are central to Daseinsanalysis, a number of dreams are analyzed from its perspective. Daseinsanalysis originated as a form of psychoanalysis and retains a number of its features: free association, optional use of the couch, and attention to dreams. It differs from psychoanalysis by abandoning the natural science perspective which understands human experience and behavior in terms of causality. Instead, human existence is seen to be utterly different from every other kind of sentient animal life. Taking a phenomenological perspective, Daseinsanalysis is based on letting the existence of the human being in all his or her uniqueness show itself. In practice, Daseinsanalysis avoids intervening in the life of the person in favor of maximizing the conditions in which existence can come into its own with maximum freedom.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The test questions presented in this book accurately reflect those of the board examination and will prepare addiction psychiatry fellows for the subspecialty board exam." ©Doody's Review Service, 2022, Daniel M Tuinstra, MD (Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services) Doody's Score: 4 Stars!Table of ContentsGeneral Principles of Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry Neurobiology of addictions Epidemiology of Addiction History of Addiction Diagnosis and Assessment of Addiction Alcohol Sedative Opioids Tobacco Cannabis Stimulants Synthetic Drugs Hallucinogens Behavioral Addiction Psychiatric Comorbidities Medical Comorbidities Pain and Addiction Drug Testing Special Population (Women, VA, LGBT, Adolescents) Forensic Addictions and Ethics Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Treating Substance Use Disorders Prevention and Public Health Q&A

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Book SynopsisDepression is one of the most common mental health problems and is estimated to affect around 15% of people at some point during their life. For many people depression is a life-long disorder which starts during the teenage years -around 10% of teenagers are estimated to have an episode of depression and many more experience persistent low mood.This accessible, engaging and age-appropriate self-help guide based on current research and best practice (NICE, IAPT treatment pathways, Books on Prescription, all of which promote CBT) for young people aged 13 to 17 who experience low mood and depression, and their friends, family and health professionals. The book adopts a narrative approach with graphic elements, incorporating case studies and including some interactive exercises. It provides an essential bridge for young people who have not yet asked for professional help as well as support for those who are waiting for treatment.

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Book SynopsisGrounded in a deep understanding of what makes intimate relationships succeed, this book provides concrete guidelines for addressing the complexities of real-world clinical practice with couples. Leading couple therapist Ellen Wachtel describes the principles of therapeutic interventions that motivate couples to alter entrenched patterns, build on strengths, and navigate the âœlegacyâ issues that each person brings to the relationship. She illuminates the often unrecognized choices that therapists face throughout the session and deftly explicates their implications. The epilogue by Paul Wachtel situates the author's pragmatic approach in the broader context of contemporary psychotherapy theory and research.Trade Review"This is the best book I know on the day-to-day practice of couple therapy. With a rare combination of clarity and depth, Wachtel illuminates how the most difficult topics can be addressed in a way that leaves couples feeling both reassured and motivated to grow. This book is a treasure."--Harriet Lerner, PhD, author of The Dance of Anger and Why Won't You Apologize? "The author describes the moment-to-moment decisions a therapist is called upon to make from the first moment of the first session. I know of no better first book for beginning students wanting to know how to do couple therapy and for experienced therapists seeking new ideas. Opening this book, you feel the presence of a master therapist who has drawn from the wisdom of the field and passed it through the filter of her decades of experience, finely tuned intelligence, and deep humanity. I kept thinking, 'Yes, that’s exactly what happens in a session--and, hey, Ellen Wachtel has come up with a great way to deal with it.'"--Daniel B. Wile, PhD, private practice, Oakland, California "All couple therapists will benefit immensely from diving into this engaging, highly readable book. With honesty and depth, Wachtel offers thoughtful insights and suggestions to help therapists navigate everyday dilemmas. She guides the reader through such essentials as approaching the first meeting, transitioning to the second session, conducting a genogram, and working through core underlying relational issues. Reading this book encouraged me to deeply reflect on my own practice. It is one of those books that I will keep on my shelf for reference when I next get stuck or hit an impasse with clients."--Rhonda Goldman, PhD, affiliate therapist, The Family Institute at Northwestern University "An invaluable comprehensive guide to doing couple work, from a talented, seasoned therapist. Wachtel doesn't miss any of the conundrums of couple therapy. She eschews pathologizing, instead fostering possibilities. This book is a 'must' for all couple therapists. Reading it is like having an excellent supervisor by your side."--Marcia Sheinberg, LCSW, Director of Training and Clinical Services, Ackerman Institute for the Family "A marvelous book, filled with clinical wisdom. Wachtel shares with the reader her integrative approach that illuminates the essence of couple therapy. She offers couple therapists and students practical insights and direction about the critical choice points involved in this form of therapy. Rich with instructive clinical vignettes, this book should be on the required reading list for every couple therapy course, and part of every couple therapist’s library."--Jay L. Lebow, PhD, ABPP, LMFT, Senior Scholar and Clinical Professor, The Family Institute at Northwestern University "The work described in this book is largely rooted in the same set of underlying principles that provide the foundation for good therapeutic work of all sorts. And as Ellen demonstrates so amply, these principles can be taught….Good couple therapy is not achieved by following the right manual but by establishing the right relationship and by proceeding in a way that builds upon the basic processes of change that have been shown in countless studies...to be the foundations of change in the way people act, feel, and perceive themselves and others. By building skillfully upon those processes and principles, the therapist...can enhance her effectiveness as a clinician."--from the Epilogue by Paul L. Wachtel, PhD -This is one of the most realistic books on couple therapy I have seen in my 40 years as a couple therapist and couple therapy trainer. It describes the course of couple therapy from the start to the end….From the start on it is very clear that the author is an experienced practitioner in the field. I particularly appreciated the many literal citations of what the therapist really says. This is very exceptional in the more than 50 books on couple therapy I have reviewed. Also, the inner conversation of the therapist is very concretely illustrated….I truly recommend this book to practicing couple therapists, old and young, and also to everyone who wants to know what couple therapists are doing….This is an original and rich couple therapy manual!--Marriage, Families, and Spirituality, 8/1/2019ƒƒThe work reads very much like a novel, with case studies and empathetic statements by the author….The writing style is both concrete and immediate, and readers are left with the impression of sitting in Wachtel's therapy room and witnessing an exciting display of therapeutic aptitude….The references and the index add value to this volume. It is highly recommended for professionals and students in all fields of therapy, counseling, and education. Highly recommended. All readers.--Choice Reviews, 6/1/2017ƒƒThis is an excellent guide to the nuts and bolts of couple therapy. It also explores issues related to the quality of the therapeutic relationship and its specifics when working with couples or knowing when it is ethical to stop therapy. The author uses vignettes to illustrate her points, which provides a sense of realism and practicality. This book enables readers to experience the wisdom the author has accumulated through years of working with couples. It is useful to both novice and more expert therapists who may get stuck on specific issues. It also extends beyond therapy with couples as some of the principles the author discusses are applicable in working with individuals and families as well.--Doody's Review Service, 5/12/2017Table of Contents1. Introduction: Dilemmas and Choices in Couple Therapy 2. What Is a Good Relationship? 3. Principles and Methods 4. The First Session 5. The Individual in the System: A Critical Pathway to Change 6. Common Underlying Relationship Issues and How to Address Them 7. From the First to the Second Session: Clinical Illustrations 8. The Genogram: A Window into the Psyche 9. "The Things They Carry": Working with Legacy Issues 10. Deepening Connections 11. Troubleshooting Common Challenges Epilogue. Principles of Change in Individual and Couple Therapy, Paul L. Wachtel References Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface xxiii List of Abbreviations xxv Part 1 Cardiology 1 Chapter 1 Tachycardia 3Guy Hindley, Eromona Whiskey, Nicholas Gall Sinus tachycardia 3 Atrial fibrillation 4 Supraventricular tachycardia 4 Ventricular tachycardia 6 Diagnostic principles 6 Management 10 References 14 Chapter 2 Bradycardia 17Eleanor Croft, Nicholas Gall Diagnosis 19 Management and when to refer to a specialist 21 References 22 Chapter 3 QT Interval Prolongation 23Guy Hindley, Nicholas Gall Prescribing QTc‐prolonging medication 27 Diagnostic principles 28 Management 29 References 32 Chapter 4 Syncope 35Luke Vano, Nicholas Gall Causes of syncope 35 Syncope and serious mental illness 36 Diagnostic principles 36 Diagnosis and management 38 References 39 Chapter 5 Hypertension 41Luke Vano, Toby Pillinger, J. Kennedy Cruickshank Diagnostic principles 43 Diagnosis 44 Management 45 References 48 Chapter 6 Postural Hypotension 51Toby Pillinger, Ian Osborne, Thomas Ernst, J. Kennedy Cruickshank Diagnostic principles 53 Management 54 References 58 Chapter 7 Peripheral Oedema 59Thomas Whitehurst, Theresa McDonagh Diagnostic principles 60 Management 66 References 67 Chapter 8 Myocarditis 71Thomas Whitehurst, Theresa McDonagh Diagnostic principles 71 Management 75 Clozapine‐induced myocarditis 75 References 77 Chapter 9 Hypercholesterolaemia 79Dipen Patel, Toby Pillinger, Narbeh Melikian Diagnostic principles 80 Diagnostic criteria 81 Management 81 References 84 Chapter 10 Physical Activity 85Garcia Ashdown-Franks, Brendon Stubbs Physical activity and serious mental illness 85 How much physical activity and exercise should people be doing? 86 Practical tips 87 Messages to include in discussions with patients 87 References 88 Part 2 Endocrinology 91 Chapter 11 Diabetes Mellitus 93Yuya Mizuno, Toby Pillinger, Dan Siskind, Sophie Harris Diagnostic principles 93 Management 97 References 102 Chapter 12 Thyroid Disease 105Harriet Quigley, Jackie Gilbert Hypothyroidism 105 Diagnostic principles 107 Management 110 Hyperthyroidism 111 Diagnostic principles 112 Management 113 References 114 Chapter 13 Hyperprolactinaemia 117John Lally, Toby Pillinger, Olubanke Dzahini, Sophie Harris Diagnostic principles 119 Management and when to refer to a specialist 121 Hyperprolactinaemia and osteoporosis risk in serious mental illness 122 Hyperprolactinaemia and cancer risk 123 References 123 Chapter 14 Obesity 125Yuya Mizuno, Toby Pillinger, Dan Siskind, Ian Osborne, Kate Moffat, Donal O’Shea Monitoring 127 Prevention and treatment of weight gain 129 References 134 Part 3 Haematology 137 Chapter 15 Anaemia 139Sanjena Mithra, Aleksander Mijovic Diagnostic principles 140 Management and referral pathways 143 References 145 Chapter 16 Neutropenia 147John Lally, Toby Pillinger, Aleksander Mijovic Drug‐induced neutropenia and agranulocytosis 149 Diagnostic principles 150 Management 151 References 153 Chapter 17 Thrombocytopenia 155Sanjena Mithra, Aleksander Mijovic Diagnostic principles 156 Management and when to refer 158 References 158 Chapter 18 Venous Thromboembolism and Anticoagulation 159Helen Doolittle, Lara Roberts, Roopen Arya Risk factors 159 Prophylaxis 161 Diagnosis 162 Management 164 References 168 Part 4 Gastroenterology 169 Chapter 19 Gastro‐oesophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Disease 171Luke Vano, Seema Varma, John O’Donohue Gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease 171 Peptic ulcer disease 176 References 178 Chapter 20 Gastrointestinal Bleeding 181Douglas Corrigall, David Dewar Diagnostic principles 183 Management 185 References 188 Chapter 21 Nausea and Vomiting 191Mary Denholm, Matthew Cheetham Diagnostic principles 193 Management 195 References 198 Chapter 22 Dysphagia 199Mary Denholm, Jason Dunn Causes of dysphagia in the general population 199 Diagnostic principles 200 Management 203 Oesophageal cancer in psychiatric populations 203 Dysphagia in the elderly 204 References 204 Chapter 23 Deranged Liver Function Tests 207John Lally, Aisling Considine, Kosh Agarwal Diagnostic principles 207 Management 212 References 213 Chapter 24 Alcohol and Physical Health 215Musa Sami, Joseph Cooney, Michael Heneghan What is harmful use? 215 Physical complications of alcohol use 216 Approach to the patient with suspected alcohol misuse 217 Management 220 References 222 Chapter 25 Unintentional Weight Loss 223Mary Denholm, John O’Donohue Diagnostic principles 225 Management 227 References 227 Chapter 26 Dry Mouth 229Enrico D’Ambrosio, Andrea Falsetti, Stephen Challacombe Diagnostic principles 231 Management 231 References 232 Chapter 27 Hypersalivation 235Enrico D’Ambrosio, Andrea Falsetti, Toby Pillinger, Stephen Challacombe Diagnostic principles 235 Management 236 References 239 Chapter 28 Constipation 241John Lally, Toby Pillinger, Kalliopi Vallianatou, Immo Weichert Diagnostic principles 243 Management 244 References 249 Part 5 Renal and Urology 251 Chapter 29 Urinary Retention 253Atheeshaan Arumuham, Vimoshan Arumuham Urinary retention and serious mental illness 253 Diagnostic principles 254 Management 256 References 256 Chapter 30 Urinary Incontinence 259Atheeshaan Arumuham, Vimoshan Arumuham Diagnostic principles 261 Management 262 References 264 Chapter 31 Polyuria 267Atheeshaan Arumuham, Toby Pillinger, Benjamin Whitelaw Diagnostic principles 268 Management 269 References 271 Chapter 32 Sodium Derangement 273Atheeshaan Arumuham, Peter Conlon Diagnostic principles 274 Management 276 References 277 Chapter 33 Potassium Derangement 279Ellis Onwordi, Peter Conlon Hyperkalaemia 279 Hypokalaemia 282 References 285 Chapter 34 Chronic Kidney Disease 287Ellis Onwordi, Toby Pillinger, Anne Connolly, Peter Conlon Diagnostic principles 289 Management 291 References 295 Part 6 Sexual and Reproductive Health 297 Chapter 35 Sexual Dysfunction 299Rudiger Pittrof Assessment of a patient with sexual dysfunction 299 Management 301 References 304 Chapter 36 Contraception 307Neha Pathak, Usha Kumar Clinical approach 308 Contraceptive options 308 Ethical and legal considerations 312 When to refer 313 Special considerations in patients with serious mental illness 313 References 314 Chapter 37 Infertility 317Rudiger Pittrof Addressing infertility in psychiatric practice 317 Onward referral and further tests for infertility 318 Infertility treatments 318 References 318 Chapter 38 Sexually Transmitted Infection 319Harriet Le Voir, Rudiger Pittrof History 319 STI testing in psychiatry 320 Determining urgency of clinical action/referral 321 Referral to sexual health services 322 References 324 Part 7 Infectious Diseases 325 Chapter 39 Pneumonia 327Emma McGuire, Loren Bailey, Peter Saunders, Meera Chand Pneumonia and serious mental illness 329 Diagnostic principles 329 Management 332 References 335 Chapter 40 Influenza 337Anna Riddell, Eithne MacMahon Diagnostic principles 338 Management 339 Preventing spread of influenza 341 References 342 Chapter 41 Urinary Tract Infection 343Sian Cooper, Conor Maguire Urinary tract infection and serious mental illness 344 Diagnostic principles 344 Management 347 References 350 Chapter 42 Gastroenteritis 351Maria Krutikov, Luke Snell Diagnostic principles 351 Management 354 References 356 Chapter 43 Viral Hepatitis 357Klara Doherty, Aisling Considine, Kosh Agarwal Hepatitis B 357 Hepatitis C 361 References 364 Chapter 44 Tuberculosis 365Sakib Rokadiya, Adrian R. Martineau Diagnostic principles 366 Management 369 References 371 Chapter 45 Human Immunodeficiency Virus 373Rebecca Marcus, Jessica Gaddie, Toby Pillinger, Ben Spencer, Kalliopi Vallianatou, Rudiger Pittrof Testing for HIV 374 HIV and the central nervous system 374 Antiretroviral therapy 375 References 380 Part 8 Respiratory 383 Chapter 46 Smoking Cessation 385Harriet Quigley, Mary Yates, John Moxham Identifying those who want to stop smoking and degree of nicotine dependence 385 Approaches to smoking cessation 387 References 392 Chapter 47 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 395Mary Docherty, Jenny Docherty, Peter Saunders Common causes of COPD in the general population and patients with serious mental illness 395 The asthma–COPD overlap 396 Diagnostic principles 397 Management 400 References 403 Chapter 48 Asthma 405Mary Docherty, Jenny Docherty, Peter Saunders Causes in the general population and people with serious mental illness 405 Diagnostic principles 406 Management 409 References 412 Chapter 49 Obstructive Sleep Apnoea 413Nicholas Meyer, Hugh Selsick, Kai Lee Diagnostic principles 414 Management 415 References 416 Part 9 Neurology 419 Chapter 50 Delirium 421Luke Jelen, Sean Cross Diagnostic principles 421 Management 426 References 429 Chapter 51 Autoimmune Encephalitis 431Adam Al-Diwani, Julia Thompson, Sarosh Irani Autoimmune disease mechanisms 431 Clinical approach 432 Management 437 References 439 Chapter 52 Catatonia 441Jonathan P. Rogers, Ali Amad Diagnostic principles 442 Management 444 References 448 Chapter 53 Seizure Disorders 451Emanuele F. Osimo, Brian Sweeney Acute seizure 452 Psychiatric comorbidity in people with epilepsy 455 Psychiatric side effects of antiepileptic drugs 457 Psychiatric drug therapy in people with epilepsy 457 Psychogenic non‐epileptic seizures 458 Epilepsy surgery 459 Epilepsy and learning disability 459 References 459 Chapter 54 Headache 461Ines Carreira Figueiredo, Nazia Karsan, Peter Goadsby Diagnostic principles 463 Management 466 References 468 Chapter 55 Disorders of Sleep and Circadian Rhythm 471Nicholas Meyer, Hugh Selsick Definitions of common sleep disorders in psychiatric populations 471 Diagnostic principles 474 Management 476 References 477 Chapter 56 Extrapyramidal Side Effects 479Graham Blackman, R. John Dobbs, Sylvia Dobbs Clinical approach 480 Management 482 References 483 Chapter 57 Tardive Dyskinesia 485Graham Blackman, Toby Pillinger, R. John Dobbs, Sylvia Dobbs Clinical approach 486 Management 487 References 489 Chapter 58 Tremor 491Graham Blackman, R. John Dobbs, Sylvia Dobbs Clinical approach 491 Management 494 References 496 Part 10 Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Health 497 Chapter 59 Low Back Pain 499Jennifer Ireland, Matthew Cheetham Diagnostic principles 500 Management 502 References 503 Chapter 60 Arthritis 505Sarah Griffin, Joseph Nathan, Richard Campbell Clinical approach 510 Management 512 References 512 Part 11 Ophthalmology 515 Chapter 61 Eye Disease 517Ernest Iakovlev, Radwan Almousa Clinical approach to a patient with visual disturbance or orbital/periorbital disorders 517 Disorders of the eyelids 522 Disorders of the conjunctiva 526 Disorders of the cornea 529 References 533 Part 12 Obstetrics and Gynaecology 535 Chapter 62 Pregnancy 537Katherine Beck, Ruth Cochrane, Louise M. Howard The pre‐conception period 538 During pregnancy 539 Psychiatric medication in pregnancy 543 Postpartum psychosis 547 Electroconvulsive therapy in pregnancy 547 References 548 Chapter 63 Menopause 551Deirdre Lundy Physiology and symptoms of perimenopause 551 Clinical approach 552 Treatment 553 References 556 Part 13 Dermatology 559 Chapter 64 General Dermatology 561Jonathan Kentley, Ruth Taylor, Anthony Bewley Infectious skin disease 561 Non‐infectious skin disease 564 References 566 Chapter 65 Psychodermatology 569Jonathan Kentley, Ruth Taylor, Anthony Bewley Psychiatric disorders with skin manifestations 569 Psychophysiological conditions 571 Secondary psychological disorders 571 Cutaneous sensory disorders 572 References 572 Part 14 Electroconvulsive Therapy 573 Chapter 66 Electroconvulsive Therapy 575James Kelly, Mariese Cooper, Mario Juruena Indications and contraindications 575 The ECT procedure 576 Physiological effects of ECT 576 Pre‐ECT assessment 578 Safety of ECT 579 ECT prescribing 579 Guidance for the doctor administering ECT 579 Side effects of ECT 580 Special patient groups 581 References 581 Part 15 Emergencies 583 Chapter 67 Chest Pain 585Luke Vano, Immo Weichert Diagnostic principles 586 Management 590 Information to provide in a ‘chest pain’ referral to medical services 591 References 591 Chapter 68 Acute Shortness of Breath 593Martin Osugo, Toby Pillinger, Vivek Srivastava Diagnostic principles 593 Management 595 References 596 Chapter 69 Acute Coronary Syndrome 597Laura O’Sullivan, Narbeh Melikian Diagnostic principles 598 Management 602 References 603 Chapter 70 Arrhythmia 605Martin Osugo, Nicholas Gall Tachycardia 605 Bradycardia 605 Reference 608 Chapter 71 Hypertensive Crisis 609Luke Vano, J. Kennedy Cruickshank Diagnostic principles 609 Management 610 References 611 Chapter 72 Sepsis 613Laura O’Sullivan, Immo Weichert When to think sepsis 613 Septic shock 614 Management 614 Post‐sepsis syndrome 615 References 616 Chapter 73 Acute Kidney Injury 617Phillipa Brothwood, Toby Pillinger, Anne Connolly, Peter Conlon Categorisation of acute kidney injury 617 Diagnostic principles 620 Management 622 Psychiatric medication and acute kidney injury 622 References 623 Chapter 74 Diabetic Emergencies 625Toby Pillinger, Yuya Mizuno, Sophie Harris Hypoglycaemia 625 Diabetic ketoacidosis 626 Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state 627 References 627 Chapter 75 Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding 629Douglas Corrigall, David Dewar Signs of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding 629 Waiting for transfer 629 Handing over to the acute medical team 630 Chapter 76 Status Epilepticus 631Emanuele F. Osimo, Brian Sweeney Chapter 77 Anaphylaxis 633James Kelly, Immo Weichert Management 633 References 636 Chapter 78 Reduced Consciousness and Coma 637James Kelly, Immo Weichert Clinical approach 637 References 640 Chapter 79 Thyroid Emergencies 641Harriet Quigley, Jackie Gilbert Hypothyroid crisis/myxoedema coma 641 Hyperthyroid crisis/thyroid storm 642 References 643 Chapter 80 Head Injury 645Susie Bradwell, Sophie Williams, Joanna Manson Clinical approach 645 Types of intracranial haemorrhage 649 References 650 Chapter 81 Acute Meningitis and Infective Encephalitis 651Hina Khan, Brian Sweeney Meningitis 651 Infective encephalitis 653 References 655 Chapter 82 Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack 657Toby Pillinger, James Teo Stroke 657 Diagnostic principles 658 Management 659 Transient Ischaemic Attack 660 Diagnostic principles 660 Management 661 References 661 Chapter 83 Overdose 663Stephen Kaar, Immo Weichert General principles 663 Information gathering 664 Emergency assessment and management 664 Specific scenarios 667 Management of a person who refuses admission to hospital after an overdose 670 References 670 Chapter 84 Acute Dystonia 673Jonathan P. Rogers, R. John Dobbs, Sylvia Dobbs Diagnostic principles 673 Management 675 References 677 Chapter 85 Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome 679Robert A. McCutcheon, James Kelly, Toby Pillinger Diagnostic principles 679 Management 680 References 681 Chapter 86 Serotonin Syndrome 683Robert A. McCutcheon, James Kelly, Toby Pillinger Diagnostic principles 683 Management 684 References 685 Chapter 87 Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 687Hanine Fourie, Ruth Cochrane Maternal collapse 689 Pre‐eclampsia 689 Major obstetric haemorrhage 691 Amniotic fluid embolism 691 Ectopic pregnancy 691 Miscarriage 693 Hyperemesis gravidarum 694 Ovarian cyst accidents 695 Pelvic inflammatory disease 697 References 697 Chapter 88 The Acute Abdomen 699Sophie Williams, Joanna Manson History 699 Causes of the acute abdomen based on pain location 702 Examination 705 Investigations 706 Onward referral 706 References 707 Chapter 89 The ABCDE Approach 709Toby Pillinger, Immo Weichert First steps 709 Airway (A) 711 Breathing (B) 711 Circulation (C) 711 Disability (D) 711 Exposure (E) 712 References 712 Index 713

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Book SynopsisMedard Boss and the Promise of Psychotherapy reacquaints counselors, psychotherapists and psychiatrists practicing today with the ideas of this remarkable figure in the history of twentieth-century clinical psychology who quietly but radically deviated from the mainstream of standard thinking and practice of his time. It presents an appreciation of Boss the man as essential for understanding what psychotherapy has become and envisioning its original purpose. This study revisits certain events in Boss’s life that have not been sufficiently appreciated but deeply affected the development of his psychoanalysis without the psyche: da-seinanalysis (Daseinsanalyse). The book attempts to establish a terminology for therapy that is clear and consistent with Heidegger’s thought. It provides a rich range of materials for study—texts in translations, a glossary of key terms, and a comprehensive international bibliography—that will be of use in developing an approach to therapy as Boss envisioned it. Medard Boss and the Promise of Psychotherapy concludes with some hints at just what such therapy might look like, one that is based on the author’s own practice. It reflects what can be learned from Boss, both what he said and published and, perhaps more important, what was left unsaid. The book is written for advanced students as much as for established therapists and scholars.

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Book SynopsisThe nineteenth century seems to have been full of hysterical women - or so they were diagnosed. Where are they now? The very disease no longer exists. In this fascinating account, Andrew Scull tells the story of Hysteria - an illness that disappeared not through medical endeavour, but through growing understanding and cultural change. More generally, it raises the question of how diseases are framed, and how conceptions of a disease change through history.The lurid history of hysteria makes fascinating reading. Charcot''s clinics showed off flamboyantly ''hysterical'' patients taking on sexualized poses, and among the visiting professionals was one Sigmund Freud. Scull discusses the origins of the idea of hysteria, the development of a neurological approach by John Sydenham and others, hysteria as a fashionable condition, and its growth from the 17th century. Some regarded it as a peculiarly English malady, ''the natural concomitant of England''s greater civilization and refinement''. Women were the majority of patients, and the illness became associated with female biology, resulting in some gruesome ''treatments''. Charcot and Freud were key practitioners defining the nature of the illness. But curiously, the illness seemed to swap gender during the First World War when male hysterics frequently suffering from shell shock were also subjected to brutal ''treatments''. Subsequently, the ''disease'' declined and eventually disappeared, at least in professional circles, though attenuated elements remain, reclassified for instance as post-traumatic stress disorder.Hysteria: the biography is part of the Oxford series, Biographies of Diseases, edited by William and Helen Bynum. In each individual volume an expert historian or clinician tells the story of a particular disease or condition throughout history - not only in terms of growing medical understanding of its nature and cure, but also shifting social and cultural attitudes, and changes in the meaning of the name of the disease itself.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition Elegantly constructed book...Skull is otherwise exemplary on the whole historical curve. * George Rousseau, TLS *The stories they tell are often fascinating and alarming - pitched somewhere between farce, genius, horror and a lab report. * The Scotsman *These four 'biographies' of diseases go far beyond questions of biology or medical practice; they talk politics, sex and class, faith. * The Scotsman *The notion of an ailment having a birth, a lifespan, and - ideally - a demise...is an illuminating and useful concept. * Wendy Moore, British Medical Journal *Andrew Scull's exploration...provides an utterly enthralling study of medical ideology and sociology. * Wendy Moore, British Medical Journal *Should be required reading for all students of medicine. * Wendy Moore, British Medical Journal *Table of ContentsPrologue: Suffocation of the mother ; 1. Mysteria ; 2. Neurologie ; 3. An English malady? ; 4. Reflexly mad ; 5. American Nervousness ; 6. A hysterical circus ; 7. Freudian hysterics ; 8. The wounds of war ; 9. L'hysterie morte? ; Further reading

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Book SynopsisCHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TIMES AND DAILY TELEGRAPHSHORTLISTED FOR THE HUGHES PRIZE''A riveting chronicle of faulty science, false promises, arrogance, greed, and shocking disregard for the wellbeing of patients suffering from mental disorders. An eloquent, meticulously documented, clear-eyed call for change'' Dirk WittenbornIn this masterful work, Andrew Scull, one of the most provocative thinkers writing about psychiatry, sheds light on its troubled historyFor more than two hundred years, disturbances of reason, cognition and emotion - the sort of things that were once called ''madness'' - have been described and treated by the medical profession. Mental illness, it is said, is an illness like any other - a disorder that can treated by doctors, whose suffering can be eased, and from which patients can return. And yet serious mental illness remains a profound mystery that is in some ways no closer to being solved than it was at the start of the twentieth century.In this clear-sighted and provocative exploration of psychiatry, acclaimed sociologist Andrew Scull traces the history of its attempts to understand and mitigate mental illness: from the age of the asylum and surgical and chemical interventions, through the rise and fall of Freud and the talking cure, and on to our own time of drug companies and antidepressants. Through it all, Scull argues, the often vain and rash attempts to come to terms with the enigma of mental disorder have frequently resulted in dire consequences for the patient.Deeply researched and lucidly conveyed, Desperate Remedies masterfully illustrates the assumptions and theory behind the therapy, providing a definitive new account of psychiatry''s and society''s battle with mental illness.Trade ReviewThis fascinating picture of psychiatry since 1900 is absolutely essential, deeply felt and absorbing -- David Aaronovitch * The Times *An erudite, precise and impassioned history of 200 years of psychiatry ... five stars -- Simon Ings * The Sunday Telegraph *The chilling truth about mental illness: opportunists, asylums and big pharma - there are few heroes in this enraging study of a great failing. Fascinating -- Sebastian Faulks * The Sunday Times *Desperate Remedies, which tells the story of mental illness over the past two centuries, is meticulously researched and beautifully written, and even funny at times, despite the serious content * Guardian *A vital rallying cry. Scull convincingly conveys the long search for a better take on mental disorder * TLS *A blistering critique. Scull's arguments are passionately delivered and while some might sound radical, they also have common sense * New Statesman *An indisputable masterpiece...a comprehensive, fascinating, and persuasive narrative of the past 200 years of psychiatry. Scull is unsparing in his critiques when motives of money, power, and fame have tempted psychiatrists to disregard the welfare of those under their care * Wall Street Journal *I would recommend this fascinating, alarming and alerting book to anybody. For anyone referred to a psychiatrist it is surely essential -- Horatio Clare * The Spectator *Brimming with wisdom and brio, this masterful work spans the history of modern psychiatric practice, from the abject horrors of Victorian asylums to the complexities surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness to this day. Exceedingly well-researched, wide-ranging, provocative in its conclusions, and magically compact, it is riveting from start to finish. Mark my words, Desperate Remedies will soon be a classic -- Susannah Cahalan, author of Brain on Fire and The Great PretenderDesperate Remedies is a harrowing, heart-pounding history that will leave you gasping. Andrew Scull vividly transports us to the dismal asylums and experimental operating rooms that haunt psychiatry's past and then links that tragic era with our prescription-happy present. Dryly witty, but always compassionate, he shines a light on a century of medical mayhem and the horror it inflicted on the innocent. This is a riveting, powerful and utterly astonishing read -- Simon Rich, author of Hits and MissesAndrew Scull weighs American psychiatry in the balance and finds it seriously wanting. So this may not be the best introductory text for an aspiring medical student. But it is required reading for anyone who appreciates great writing, insight and outstanding scholarship - just the kind of people we want doing psychiatry -- Professor Sir Simon Wessely, Regius Professor of Psychiatry, King’s College LondonA riveting chronicle of faulty science, false promises, arrogance, greed, and shocking disregard for the wellbeing of patients suffering from mental disorders. An eloquent, meticulously documented, clear-eyed call for change -- Dirk Wittenborn, author of PharmakonAn immensely engaging - if often dismaying - account of American psychiatry. Scull impressively balances the social reality that constitutes 'mental illness' with the ever-shifting rationales used to explain such unsettling behaviors and emotions and justify the social function of those who manage these elusive ills. Desperate Remedies is an important contribution to our understanding of a fundamental and still-contested aspect of human experience -- Charles Rosenberg, author of The Care of StrangersAn important plea for psychiatrists not to be seduced into offering a cure that is worse than the disease...Scull's engaging account of the development of psychiatry and psychiatric treatments since the 19th century shows history repeating itself many times over...The grisly part of Scull's story is not gratuitous. It is the context from which modern drugs such as antidepressants and antipsychotics emerged...Desperate Remedies is a reminder of the tragic and barbarous measures that have often been inflicted on people in the name of curing mental disturbance * Literary Review *A provocative and often persuasive analysis of psychiatry...A must-read for those who have been - or fear they will be - touched by mental illness. If psychiatry is to survive, Scull concludes, psychiatrists must be more candid about the limits of their knowledge * Psychology Today *Scull is well aware that psychiatry has vacillated between treating 'the mind' with therapeutic dialogue and treating 'the body' with surgery and psychotropic drugs...The medical discipline has never known and still does not know what it is treating. Scull directs the reader's attention to the fact that after decades of research and billions of dollars spent, not a single biomarker for psychiatric sickness has been discovered * Washington Post *An intensely skeptical history and analysis of psychiatry. The gist of his argument is: although there have been undeniable advancements, mental illness remains baffling, and no discipline has done a great job of treating symptoms and understanding causes. Scull has written the best kind of 'feel-bad' book, lashing offenders left and right with his whip of evidence * New York Times *For me the greatest value of Desperate Remedies is the brilliant spotlight that Scull shines on historical and current truths about psychiatry. There is an implicit plea that is interwoven throughout the book for a measure of relief from the 'devastating tragedy' that envelops people with mental illness. Medical students intending to train in psychiatry would be well served by the masterful perspective Scull provides and the penetrating questions he raises for the profession * The Lancet *Scull delivers a remarkable history of psychiatry. The final section is a devastatingly effective chronicle of the rise of psychopharmacology and its tendency to regard all mental illnesses as potentially treatable with the right medication. This sweeping and comprehensive survey is an impressive feat * Publishers Weekly *A carefully researched history of psychiatry, it provides a critical assessment of the psychiatric enterprise. In the rush to find cures for psychiatric illnesses, Scull believes that there has been a disappointing lack of focus on patients * Psychiatric News *

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Book SynopsisRethinking Suicide presents a discussion and critical evaluation of conventional wisdom and traditional assumptions about suicide, arguing that suicide prevention efforts have largely failed because they disproportionately emphasize mental health-focused solutions, especially access to treatment and crisis services.Trade ReviewDr. Bryan offers a much-needed rebuke of the status quo. It will challenge you to rethink suicide prevention at every level, from clinical care to public health campaigns. But most importantly, it provides a roadmap for how to innovate, make use of the latest science in clinical practice and public health, and make changes that will help save lives. * M. David Rudd, PhD, ABPP, President and Distinguished Professor of Psychology, The University of Memphis *Dr. Bryan brings tremendous expertise as both an accomplished scientist and an empathic clinician. He describes a complex and sensitive topic – suicide prevention – in a way that will connect with readers from all backgrounds. * Michael Anestis, PhD, Executive Director of the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center and Associate Professor of Urban-Global Public Health at Rutgers University *A veteran, a seasoned clinician, an esteemed scholar, and an expert on suicide and its prevention, Craig J. Bryan has provided a lucid and thought-provoking book, with significant potential to help right a wrong: Namely, that American losses to suicide approach 50,000 per year, and we need to do better with more understanding, and with more ways forward. * Thomas Joiner, PhD, The Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Florida State University; Author, Mindlessness: The Corruption of Mindfulness in a Culture of Narcissism *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: On the Merits of (Productive) Stupidity Chapter 2: The 90% Statistic Chapter 3: Balance Beams and Suicide Risk Screening Chapter 4: Performance Escapes and Catastrophes Chapter 5: Marshmallows and Braking Systems Chapter 6: Handwashing and Changing the Status Quo Chapter 7: Seat Belts and Second Chances Chapter 8: Creating Lives Worth Living

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Book SynopsisImagery is one of the new, exciting frontiers in cognitive therapy. From the outset of cognitive therapy, its founder Dr. Aaron T. Beck recognised the importance of imagery in the understanding and treatment of patient''s problems. However, despite Beck''s prescience, clinical research on imagery, and the integration of imagery interventions into clinical practice, developed slowly. It is only in the past 10 years that most writing and research on imagery in cognitive therapy has been conducted. The Oxford Guide to Imagery in Cognitive Therapy is a landmark book, which will play an important role in the next phase of cognitive therapy''s development. Clinicians and researchers are starting to recognise the centrality of imagery in the development, maintenance and treatment of psychological disorders - for example, in social phobia, agoraphobia, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, childhood trauma, and personality disorder. In the fields of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience, researchers are identifying the key role that imagery plays in emotion, cognition and psychopathology.The Oxford Guide to Imagery in Cognitive Therapy has been written both for clinicians and researchers. For clinicians, it is a user-friendly, practical guide to imagery, which will enable therapists to understand imagery phenomenology, and to integrate imagery-based interventions into their cognitive therapy practice. For researchers, it provides a state-of-the-art summary of imagery research, and points the way to future studies. Written by three well-respected CBT researcher-clinicians, it is essential reading for all cognitive therapists, who have recognised the limitations of purely ''verbal'' CBT techniques, and want to find new ways to work with clients with psychological disorders.Trade ReviewThis volume is a timely addition to the cognitive therapy field and one which will be consulted for many years to come. * The Journal of Behaviour Change, 2012 *Table of ContentsPART ONE: IMAGERY IN CONTEXT; PART TWO: PREPARATION FOR IMAGERY INTERVENTIONS; PART THREE: IMAGERY INTERVENTIONS: REMOVING AND TRANSFORMING NEGATIVE IMAGERY; PART FOUR: IMAGERY INTERVENTIONS: CREATING POSITIVE IMAGERY; PART 5: CONCLUDING COMMENTS

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide for occupational therapists introduces a tried and tested method for moving from assessment to intervention, by formulating plans and measurable goals using the influential Model of Human occupation (MOHO). Section 1 introduces the concept of formulation â where it comes from, what it involves, why it is important, and how assessment information can be guided by theoretical frameworks and organised into a flowing narrative. Section 2 provides specific instructions for constructing occupational formulations using the Model of Human Occupation. In addition, a radically new way for creating aspirational goals is introduced - based on a simple acronym - which will enable occupational therapists to measure sustained changes rather than single actions. Section 3 presents 20 example occupational formulations and goals, from a wide range of mental health, physical health and learning disability settings, as well as a prison service, and services for homeless peopTable of ContentsSection 1:Understanding the Concept of a Formulation 1.Where does the idea of formualtion come from? 2.What is a formulation? 3.Why Create a Formulation? 4.How are formulations compiled? Part 2:Constructing Occupational Formulations and Goals 5.Structuring the Occupational Identity 6.Structuring the Occupational Competence section 7.Determining the key issues for Occupational Adaptaion. 8.Wrapping up the Formulation 9.Negotiating measurable occupational goals Part 3:Example Occupational Formulations and Goals I.Paediatric Service II.Children's Mental Health Service III.Adolescent Mental Health Service. IV.Perinatal Mental Health Service V.Acute Mental Health Service VI.Primary Care Service VII.Community Mental Health Service VIII.Mental Health Rehabilitation Service IX.Secure Mental Health Service X.Prison Service XI.Serivce for Homeless People XII.Traumatic Stress Service XIII.Independent Vocational Service XI.Acute Physical Service XV.Community Reablement Service XVI.Adult Social Care Service XVII.Intermediate Care Service XVIII.Care Home Liason Service XIX.Learning Disability Day Service XX.Community Learning Disability Service

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Book SynopsisMind Fixers tells the history of psychiatry’s quest to understand the biological basis of mental illness and asks where we need to go from here.Trade Review"Rosenhan’s study exemplifies much of what went wrong in twentieth-century psychiatry, as biologists, psychoanalysts and sociologists struggled for supremacy. Science historian Anne Harrington takes us through the painful history of that struggle in the enthralling Mind Fixers, which focuses particularly on the United States." -- Nature"…often shocking but admirably fair and level-headed history…" -- Simon Ings - New Scientist"Superb… nuanced… In Mind Fixers, Anne Harrington has written an excellent, engaging guide to what biological psychiatry has accomplished—and not accomplished—so far." -- Richard J. McNally - The Wall Street Journal"The story Harrington tells is one of push-and-pull, back-and-forth… Intricate and winding, though her prose remains clear and crisp." -- Jennifer Szalai - The New York Times"A laudable venture, in which Harrington’s intellectual precision and exacting research cannot be faulted." -- Helen Thompson - The New York Times Book Review"By charting our fluctuating beliefs about our own minds, Harrington effectively tells a story about the twentieth century itself." -- The New Yorker"A tale of promising roads that turned out to be dead ends, of treatments that seemed miraculous in their day but barbaric in retrospect, of public-health policies that were born in hope but destined for disaster... Of value to historians of medicine." -- The Atlantic"Masterful… Harrington’s grasp of this story and the clarity with which, with limited moralism, she delivers a tale about the ‘big picture’ of psychiatry and neurology is emblematic of the historian’s craft." -- Stephen T. Casper - Science

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2013 Sigourney Award!Psychoanalysis seen through Bion''s eyes is a radical departure from all conceptualizations which preceded him. In this major contribution to the series Makers of Modern Psychotherapy, Joan and Neville Symington concentrate on understanding Bion''s concepts in relation to clinical practice, but their book is also accessible to the educated reader who wishes to understand the main contours of Bion''s thinking. Rather than following the chronological development of Bion''s ideas, each chapter looks in depth at an important theme in his thinking and describes how this contributes to his revolutionary model of the mind.Trade Review'An impressively clear and thoughtful description of Bion's clinical thinking ... I think that the clinician will find much that is helpful here; very important concepts such as the emotional links, K, L and H and their negative aspects are given clarity by clinical examples ... I recommend this book very strongly.' - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy'This book takes the reader through Bion's mature thinking, linking it to his Grid...the Grid is an extraordinarily original and useful idea. Bion developed it as a way to understand the development and transformation of thought, both within and between the two individuals engaged in the therapeutic relationship...This book is strongly recommended to counsellors who feel they rely too much on theory, but especially to counsellors unaware of how much they place their theory between themselves and their clients.' - CounsellingTable of Contents1. Disjunction Between Bion's Analysis and Freudian Theory 2. Bion the Man 3. The Emotional Catalyst 4. The Grid 5. The Myth and the Grid 5. Container/Contained 6. Alpha Function 7. A Diagnosis of Thought 8. Psychic Reality 9. The Growth of Thought 10. Transformations 11. The Study of Groups 12. The Phenomenology of Psychosis 13. Without Memory or Desire 14. Ultimate Reality 15. The Mystic and the Establishment

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Book SynopsisArt, Psychotherapy and Psychosis reveals the unique role of art therapy in the treatment of psychosis. Illustrating their contributions with clinical material and artwork created by clients, experienced practitioners describe their work in a variety of settings. Writing from different theoretical standpoints they reflect the current creative diversity within the profession and its links with psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, analytical psychology and psychiatry.In part I specific issues involved in working with psychosis are explored. These include discussion of the therapeutic relationship, the process of symbolisation, the nature and meaning of art made by psychotic patients and the interplay between words and pictures. Part II recounts the history of art therapy and psychosis, tracing its origins in art, to its present-day role as a respected treatment in psychiatric, community and therapeutic settings.Art, Psychotherapy and Psychosis extends the existing theoTable of ContentsPart I Art, psychotherapy and psychosis 1 Transference and transactional objects in the treatment of psychosis 2 Unintegration and containment in acute psychosis 3 Fear of three dimensionality: clay and plasticine as experimental bodies 4 Masturbation and painting 5 Four views of the image 6 Psychosis and the maturing ego Part II Context and history 7 Has 'psychotic art' become extinct? 8 The history of art therapy and psychosis 1938-95, 9 Art, madness and anti-psychiatry: a memoir 10 The forgotten people 11 Where words fail: a meeting place 12 Art psychotherapy and psychiatric rehabilitation

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Book SynopsisThe 'anti-group' is a major conceptual addition to the theory and practice of group psychotherapy. It comprises the negative, disruptive elements, which threaten to undermine and even destroy the group, but when contained, have the potential to mobilise the group's creative processes. Understanding the 'anti-group' gives therapists new perspectives on the nature of relationships and alternative strategies for managing destructive behaviour.Trade Review'Nitsun has written a superb, at times, brilliant book that is lodged in the group analytic perspective but which integrates in an extremely sophisticated manner, individual psychoanalytic theory from a variety of perspectives, as well as other approaches like systems theory and social psychology.' - Psychoanalytic Books'This scholarly and highly intelligible volume integrates history, theory, dynamics, and clinical material ... If Dr. Nitsun's masterful effort can encourage more writing and dialogue of failed experiences with and in groups, we will be closer to a coherent theoretical template for our field. The Anti-Group has made a stunning leap in this direction.' - Group Vol 20 No 4 1996'Anyone who reads this book will find a way of looking at micro-social processes that makes the standard interactionist accounts look shallow and poverty-stricken.' - Sociology'I would highly recommend the book to anyone interested n groups, especially therapeutic ones, and particularly their nature, evolution and process.' - Therapeutic CommunitiesTable of ContentsIntroduction; Foulkes’ contribution; The concept of the anti-group; Clinical illustrations of the anti-group; Determinants of the anti-group I; Determinants of the anti-group II; Technical considerations in dealing with the anti-group; The role of the conductor; The transformational potential of the anti-group; ‘Nippets and Imps’; The anti-group in the wider social sphere; Conclusion;

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Book SynopsisDesigned for psychotherapists and counsellors in training, An Introduction to the Therapeutic Frame clarifies the concept of the frame - the way of working set out in the first meeting between therapist and client. This Classic Edition of the book includes a brand new introduction by the author.Anne Gray, an experienced psychotherapist and teacher, uses lively and extensive case material to show how the frame can both contain feelings and further understanding within the therapeutic relationship. She takes the reader through each stage of therapeutic work, from the first meeting to the final contact, and looks at those aspects of management that beginners often find difficult, such as fee payment, letters and telephone calls, supervision and evaluation. Her practical advice on how to handle these situations will be invaluable to trainees as well as to those involved in their training.Trade Review"It has been a pleasure to re-read Anne Gray's book. It is beautifully written, admirably clear and exquisitely thoughtful. Gray's purpose is to demonstrate the value of containment of anxiety provided by the therapeutic frame and to illustrate, by a striking series of case studies, the values of the frame and the consequences of a failure to maintain it. With remarkable humility she describes mistakes she has made and their consequences. Absolutely the most engaging aspect of the book is Gray's authorial voice, which is not dogmatic or prescriptive, but on the contrary authoritative and facilitative. This is a book which has plenty of life left in it yet."Julia Buckroyd, Emeritus Professor of Counselling, University of Herfordshire and Fellow of BACP.'This is a rewarding and wise book offering a thoughtful approach to the everyday challenge of managing patient related correspondence, telephone calls, initial consultations, fees and endings whilst remaining vigilantly anchored in the transference when it comes to understanding what these activities might also mean to the troubled mind in search of competent help."Anthony Cantle, Psychoanalyst and Fellow of the Institute of Psycho-Analysis, London."This is an essential textbook for trainee therapists and experienced practitioners alike. Anne Gray conveys in accessible and human terms the fundamental significance of the frame in all our therapeutic endeavours. I wholeheartedly recommend this book." Dr Gill Popple, Professional Lead for Counselling Training Programmes, University of Hertfordshire.Table of ContentsThe Frame. Transference, Countertransference and Interpretation. The First Contact. First Meetings. Letters and Telephone Calls. Third-Party Communications. Ongoing Work. Money Matters. A Brief Intervention. Supervision. Ending and Evaluation.

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Book SynopsisDiversity-Sensitive Personality Assessment is a comprehensive guide for clinicians to consider how various aspects of client diversityâethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, religion, regionalism, socioeconomic status, and disability statusâcan impact assessment results, interpretation, and feedback. Chapters co-written by leading experts in the fields of diversity and personality assessment examine the influence of clinician, client, interpersonal, and professional factors within the assessment context. This richly informed and clinically useful volume encourages clinicians to delve into the complex ways in which individualsâ personal characteristics, backgrounds, and viewpoints intersect. This book fills an important gap in the personality assessment literature and is an essential resource for clinicians looking to move beyond surface-level understandings of diversity in assessment.Trade Review"Diversity-Sensitive Personality Assessment should quickly become the primary reference for clinicians that want an in-depth discussion of diversity and personality assessment that goes beyond simplistic answers to the complex issues in this crucial area. Smith and Krishnamurthy have assembled an outstanding group of chapter contributors to explore diversity issues that include race, gender, and ethnicity, but also extend to explorations of the important aspects of diversity related to religion, age, disability status, socio-economic status, nationality and regional identification. This insightful and comprehensive text will be an invaluable resource to clinicians seeking to understand and integrate diversity considerations into their assessment practice."—Robert P. Archer, PhD, Frank Harrell Redwood Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolTable of ContentsForeword I. Clinician Contexts 1. The Role of Self-Reflection and Self-Assessment in the Psychological Assessment Process, Louise Baca and Steven R. Smith II. Client Contexts 2. Asking Difficult Questions: Client Definitions, David M. Cimbora and Radhika Krishnamurthy 3. The Importance of Client Context, David M. Cimbora and Radhika Krishnamurthy 4. Ethnicity and Personality Assessment, Joyce Chu, Lamisha Syeda Muquit, Vedant Agrawal, and Radhika Krishnamurthy 5. Gender and Personality Assessment, Kathleen Malloy and Radhika Krishnamurthy 6. Queering Personality Assessment: Intersections between Personality Assessment, Sexual Orientations, and Gender Identity, Theodore R. Burnes and Steven R. Smith 7. Religion and Personality Assessment, Tania Abouezzeddine, Peter C. Hill, Clark D. Campbell, Steven R. Smith 8. Cognitive or Physical Disabilities and Personality Assessment, Merith Cosden, Sara Communale, Lindsey Liles, Steven R. Smith 9. Nationality and Personality Assessment, Gargi Roysircar and Radhika Krishnamurthy 10. Regionalism and Personality Assessment: A Matter of Place, Shannon McClain, Collette Chapman-Hilliard, and Steven R. Smith 11. Age as Diversity in Psychological Assessment, Verónica Portillo Reyes, Radhika Krishnamurthy, and Antonio Puente 12. Socio-Economic Considerations in Personality Assessment, Claudia Porras Pyland, Sally D. Stabb, and Steven R. Smith III. Interpersonal Contexts 13. Assessment Contexts, Matthew R. Baity, Alexander L. Hsieh, and Samantha M. Swanson 14. The Interpersonal Context of Assessment, Aaron Estrada 15. Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment and Diversity: The Complexity of Being Human, Hale Martin 16. Culturally-Responsive Personality Assessment: Blending Competence with Humility, Hadas Pade IV. Professional Contexts 17. Writing for an N of 1: Cultural Competence in Personality Assessment Report Writing, Collette Chapman-Hilliard, Shannon McClain, Alissa Sherry, Susan Broyles, and Stacey Jackson 18. Ethics in Diversity-Sensitive Assessment, Virginia Brabender 19. Supervision and Training of Personality Assessment with Multicultural and Diverse Clients, Jed Yalof 20. Evidence-Based Practice in Diversity-Sensitive Personality Assessment, Steven R. Smith and Radhika Krishnamurthy

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is a beautifully presented, easy-to-read, up to date, evidence-based, practical guide to communication skills. This can be a difficult subject to convey - and engage the reader - on paper but the subject is alive on these pages. To be recommended to anyone who communicates! BMA Book AwardsTable of ContentsIntroduction Core skills in clinical communication Gathering information Discussing sensitive topics Sharing information Shared decision making Breaking bad news Communicating with a patient's family Communicating with children and young people Communicating with people from different cultural backgrounds Diversity in communication Communicating about medical error

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1 Management of the psychoses 2 The antipsychotics 3 Antipsychotic side effects and their management References Section 2 Management of depression 4 The antidepressants 5 Side effects of antidepressants References Section 3 Management of bipolar disorders 6 Management of acute bipolar disorder 7 Mood-stabilisers References Section 4 Stimulants & Drugs for children 8 Stimulants & Drugs for children References Section 5 Management of anxiety 8 The anxiety disorders 10 Benzodiazepine anxiolytics 11 Anxiolysis and the serotonin system 12 Beta-blockers and anxiety References Section 6 Management of sleep disorders and insomnia 13 Sleep disorders and insomnia 14 Non-pharmacological management of insomnia 15 Hypnotics 16 Sedatives References Section 7 Management of cognitive impairment 17 Cognitive enhancement and the dementias 18 Cognitive enhancement and neuroprotection References Section 8 Management of sexual difficulties 19 The range of sexual difficulties 20 Effects of drugs on aspects of sexual functioning Appendix 20.1 Male sexual functioning questionnaire Appendix 20.2 Female sexual functioning questionnaire References Section 9 Management of dependence and withdrawal 21 Dependence & Withdrawal 22 Dependence & Craving 23 Dependence & Protracted Withdrawal References Section 10 Consent, abuse and liability 24 Consent 25 Pharmacological abuse References Section 11 The marketing of tranquillity 26 The ethical industry 27 Evidence-biased care 28 Marketing & Risk 29 From healthcare to pharmageddon

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Nikolas Rose brings a remarkable wealth of scholarship and experience to seriously difficult questions about mental health - and his inspiring answers suggest original and enlightening solutions. Rose's brilliant analyses provide stunning revelations about practical ways mental distress can be alleviated. Everyone with any stake in psychiatry and mental health should read this book."—Emily Martin, New York University "In another landmark volume, Rose presents the culmination of decades of critical questioning about the reach of psychiatry's long arms into all our lives, whether we live with mental distress or not. His 'Seven Hard Questions' are ones we need to keep asking."—Sarah Carr, University of Birmingham "If you want a scholarly and thought-provoking critique of current psychiatry, then this is the book for you."—Tom Burns, Times Higher Education Supplement "Even-handed, meticulously researched, offering a wealth of historical detail explaining how psychiatry has got to where it is today."—The Psychologist "Rose's writing is logical and straightforward, and he is able to convey complex arguments and nebulous ideas in a way that will be clear to most readers."—Journal of Mental HealthTable of ContentsChapter One: What is psychiatry? Our psychiatric lives Everyone’s little helpers Many psychiatries Psychiatry defines the boundaries What mental disorder is Psychiatry as a political science The politics of psychiatry Critical psychiatry today OnwardsÉ Chapter Two: Is there really an ‘epidemic’ of mental disorder? ‘The burden of brain disorders’ Counting the costs Burden today From ‘mental’ disorders to ‘brain disorders’ So is there an ‘epidemic’? Chapter Three: Is it all the fault of neoliberal capitalism? Our unhappy present The factory of unhappiness Social capital Loneliness Stress So is it all the fault of neoliberal capitalism? Chapter Four: If mental disorders exist, how shall we know them? Diagnosis as a social phenomenon Solution One: Define the phenotype Solution Two: Find the biomarker Solution Three: Straight to the brain Solution Four: Beyond diagnosis From diagnosis to formulation Chapter Five: Are mental disorders ‘brain disorders’? Proven by psychopharmaceuticals? Discovered in the genes? Visible in the brain images? So are mental disorders brain disorders? Chapter Six: Does psychopharmacology have a future? How did we get here? The drugs don’t do nothing, but The pipeline is empty! Beyond psychopharmacology? Chapter Seven: Who needs global mental health? Grand challenge: no health without mental health? The debate Beyond the conflict? All our futures? Chapter Eight: Experts by experience? Mental patient movements From ‘on our own’ to ‘nothing about us without us’ The politics of recovery A new epistemology of mental distress Have we moved beyond the monologue? Chapter Nine: Is another psychiatry possible? Manifestoes for the future Seven answers to seven hard questions Another psychiatry, another biopolitics

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Book SynopsisDrs Grant and Chamberlain answer the questions you always wanted to ask about sex, with reliable information based on the latest scientific research. This go-to guide will help you understand common sexual issues, know when to worry (or not) about sexual behaviors, and give you practical tips for overcoming challenges.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Sex and Desire; 3. Development Issues Around Sex; 4. Healthy Sex; 5. Too Little Sex; 6. Too Much Sex; 7. Sex and Physical Health; 8. Drinking, Drugs, and Sex; 9. Relationship Problems; 10. Sex and Digital Technology; 11. Diverse Aspects of Sex; 12. Sex and Pandemics; Appendix – List of Resources; Index.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in the Psychobiology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms features international experts from the fields of psychobiology, sleep research and chronobiology to address and review cutting-edge scientific literature concerning recent advances in the psychobiology of sleep, sleep disorders, such as sleep apnoea and insomnia, and circadian rhythms, across the lifespan.In this illuminating volume, Melinda L. Jackson and Sean P.A. Drummond bring together leading international researchers to review cross-cutting issues in the field, including sleep and pain, sleep and dementia risk, and sleep issues in paediatric populations as well as the interaction between sleep and health conditions in different populations. The chapters offer coverage of the major explanatory models which underpin the empirical work as well as a discussion of the relevant theoretical and conceptual models on issues arising with specific psychiatric and medical disorders, including depression, dementia,Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Sleep and Post traumatic Stress Disorder 2. Sleep, Cognitive Decline & Dementia 3. The Role of Sleep Apnea in Depression: New insights 4. Local Sleep 5. Chronobiology and Light: Advances in understanding the human clock in health and disease 6. The Role of the Gut-Brain Axis in Sleep and Chronobiology 7. Sleep-related Memory Consolidation 8. Sleep and Pain 9. Mechanistic Role of Sleep in Hypertension/Diabetes/Chronic Health Conditions 10. Impact of Insufficient Sleep on Health and Cognition in Children and Adolescents 11. Health Disparities and Sleep 12. New Technologies to Assess and Understand the Neurobiology of Sleep

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