Psychiatric category: 131 books

DSM-5® Guía para el diagnóstico clínico es una obra que describe de manera sencilla y de fácil comprensión los trastornos en la versión más reciente del Manual Diagnóstico y Estadístico de los Trastornos Mentales, DSM-5®. Su autor, el Dr. James Morrison, describe a la perfección las características...

Effective communication with clients, families, and professional colleagues starts here! With Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 7th Edition, you’ll see how good communication skills can lead to achieving treatment goals in health care. Clear guidelines show...

Textbook of Mental Health Nursing, Vol- I

This is concise, quick-access guide to the full continuum of care for all major health care professionals working with individuals suffering from PTSD. The most comprehensive book available about caring for this population, it encompasses the history of PTSD, its theoretical underpinnings, and complete...

This book provides and overview of all psychotropic drugs, their uses, side effects, contraindictions as well as an overview of related issues and relevant information and resources. Each chapter incorporates the realated physiological information to assist the student to understand the actions and side effects of the drugs along with detailed information on each drug and/or drug type.

'This is an exciting and timely contribution to the resources available for policy makers, and practitioners wishing to improve standards and health and social outcomes in inpatient care within the context of community oriented comprehensive care for people with mental illness' - Professor Rachel...

Fully 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...

The most thorough and up-to-date review available for the Certified Emergency Nurse Exam Emergency Nursing Certification is a complete step-by-step guide that thoroughly covers everything you need to know to pass the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) examination. Presented in short, easy-to-read...

What are the limits of sympathy in dealing with another person's troubles? Where do we draw the line between caring for a loved one, and being swallowed up emotionally by the obligation to do so? Quite simply, what do we owe each other? In this vivid and thoughtful study, David Karp chronicles the...

"Mental Health Practice: a guide to compassionate care" examines the relationship between mental health professionals and people using services during the recovery process. The disabling distress experienced by many people with mental health problems is viewed from a holistic, person-centred...

Community Mental Health for Older People is the perfect resource for mental health workers as it discuses the ageing population, within the context of community mental health. It provides a comprehensive overview of the important issues and clinical practices that influence mental health care for...

Worried about your Mental Health placement? Will you fit in? Will you have the right skills? What do you need to learn for practice assessments? This book will help you with all these concerns. It will tell you what to expect from the placement, what you can learn, how to link theory and practice,...

Quickly and correctly diagnose disorders using this easy reference. The DSM-5 is a quick study guide includes basic definitions as well as signs and symptoms of phobias, anxiety attacks and anxiety disorders. The disorders are listed in order for fast retrieval of information. Perfect for both professionals and students, this study guide is a must-have.

Geestesziekten zijn van alle tijden. Een van de oudste medische documenten, het Egyptische Ebers Papyrus,gewaagt bijvoorbeeld al van vormen van waanzin die wij tegenwoordig depressie en psychose zouden noemen. Geestesziekten zijn bovendien overerfbaar. Dat wil zeggen dat onze genen op een of andere...