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Book SynopsisDrawing from its intellectual resources, the World Psychiatric Association established a multidisciplinary and international workgroup of scholars, clinicians, and researchers to develop the Educational Program on Sexual Health. This volume is a result of this collaboration.
Trade ReviewDoctors Mezzich and Hernandez have produced a comprehensive, progressive, and readable volume on a difficult and important topic. The pair headed a work group of international scholars, clinicians, and researchers to develop the Educational Program on Sexual Health. This book is the result of that collaboration. Thorough and weighty, it is neither dull nor deferential to conservative pressure. Recommended for larger academic and public libraries. * Library Journal *
...the book offers an excellent summary of what is known about sexual health worldwide. Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty, and professionals. * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Conceptual Bases of Sexual Health Chapter 2 Comprehensive Definition of Sexual Health Chapter 3 Life Cycle and Sexual Health Chapter 4 Policy and Human Rights Considerations Chapter 5 Communication and Sexual Health Chapter 6 Educational Considerations Chapter 7 Scientific Research Chapter 8 Epidemiological and Public Health Considerations Part 9 Comprehensive Diagnosis of Persons with Sexual Disorders Chapter 10 General Considerations Chapter 11 Multiaxial Diagnostic Formulation Chapter 12 Idiographic Diagnostic Formulation Chapter 13 Format for Comprehensive Diagnostic Formulation Part 14 Comprehensive Treatment and Health Promotion of Persons with Sexual Disorders Chapter 15 Introduction to Treatment and Health Promotion Chapter 16 Biological Treatment Chapter 17 Psychological Treatment Chapter 18 Integrative Approaches to Care Chapter 19 Comprehensive Treatment of Specific Sexual Disorders Chapter 20 Comprehensive Treatment of Complex and Special Situations Chapter 21 Health Promotion Part 22 References Part 23 Appendices Chapter 24 Illustrative Clinical Case with Comprehensive Diagnostic Formulation and Treatment Plan Chapter 25 WPA International Survey on Human Sexuality and Sexual Disorders: Synoptic Report Chapter 26 World Health Organization's Statement on Sexual Health (2002) Chapter 27 World Association for Sexology's Declaration of Sexual Rights (1997/1999) Chapter 28 World Association for Sexual Health's Montreal Declaration
