Psychiatry category: 2250 books
Autism and Joint Attention
Development, Neuroscience, and Clinical Fundamentals
Language: English
Release Date: January 13, 2016
From a preeminent researcher, this book looks at the key role of joint attention in both typical and atypical development. Peter C. Mundy shows that no other symptom dimension is more strongly linked to early identification and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He synthesizes a wealth of...
by John Watkins
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2008
THE INFORMATION IN THIS book is based on the authors personal research and opinions and is intended to assist readers in their journey of healing and recovery. It is provided for educational purposes only and cannot replace competent medical diagnosis and treatment. People with a psychiatric condition...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2010
Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is characterised by episodes of pathological mood states. The two poles are mania (with a predominant elated or irritable mood) and depression (with feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt or hopelessness) but mixed states frequently occur. Episodes can last for...
Bipolar Disorder E-book
Your Questions Answered
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2011
In the popular Q and A format of the Your Questions Answered series, this book provides succinct, expert information on bipolar disorder and its management in primary care. With an emphasis on evidence-based, up-to-date knowledge, the author discusses all aspects of this condition, including how to...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2012
The second edition of The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Suicide Assessment and Management has been extensively updated and expanded to more thoroughly reflect the challenges clinicians face in assessing and managing suicide risk -- and ultimately in preventing tragedy. The number of...
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Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2011
Widely regarded as a premier clinical reference, this book provides state-of-the-science tools for conducting effective assessments and using the results to plan and monitor evidence-based interventions. Leading authorities present proven approaches to screening and assessment for specific psychological...
Dimensional Models of Personality Disorders
Refining the Research Agenda for DSM-V
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2007
DSM-IV and ICD-10 both diagnose personality disorders categorically, yet studies indicate that many patients meet criteria for an excessive number of diagnoses, raising the question of whether personality disorders are discrete conditions or rather distinctions along dimensions of general personality...
Vulnerability to Psychopathology, Second Edition
Risk across the Lifespan
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2009
This state-of-the-art work has been highly praised for bridging the divide between adult and developmental psychopathology. The volume illuminates the interplay of biological, cognitive, affective, and social-environmental factors that place individuals at risk for psychological disturbance throughout...
Vulnerability to Depression
From Cognitive Neuroscience to Prevention and Treatment
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2011
Providing a cutting-edge examination of the mechanisms underlying depression, this volume integrates important areas of research that have largely remained separate. The authors explore both the cognitive and neurological processes that make some people more vulnerable than others to developing depression...
Anxiety and Its Disorders, Second Edition
The Nature and Treatment of Anxiety and Panic
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2013
This landmark work is indispensable for anyone studying anxiety or seeking to deliver effective psychological and pharmacological treatments. David H. Barlow comprehensively examines the phenomena of anxiety and panic, their origins, and the roles that each plays in normal and pathological functioning....
Brain Injury Medicine, 2nd Edition
Principles and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2012
Brain Injury Medicine - which includes free ebook access with every print purchase - is a clear and comprehensive guide to all aspects of the management of traumatic brain injury-from early diagnosis and evaluation through the post-acute period and rehabilitation. An essential reference for physicians...
The Activity Kit for Babies and Toddlers at Risk
How to Use Everyday Routines to Build Social and Communication Skills
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2015
Suspecting that your baby or toddler may have autism spectrum disorder or another developmental delay can be scary and overwhelming. But there is a lot you can do to help, even while waiting for an evaluation or early intervention. With the right tools, everyday tasks can be terrific opportunities...
by Roger Freeman
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
Unlike much of the literature on Tourette syndrome disorders, this book moves away from focusing on the tics and acknowledges that sometimes it is the disorder, such as ADHD, DCD, and OCD, that is the most pressing problem. Roger Freeman, considered a world expert in developmental neurology, shares...
Got Bipolar?
An Insider's Guide to Managing Life Effectively
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2018
Marshal the Skills and Resources You Need to Live Your Best Life!
This book is about how to recover from bipolar disorder, or at least how to attempt to recover from it. Sufferers will be briefly introduced to new coping skills including: emotional regulation, method acting, empathy development...