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Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Psychiatry

Oxford Textbook of Psychopathology (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition): Paul H. Blaney, Robert F. Krueger, Theodore Millon Oxford Textbook of Psychopathology (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition)
Paul H. Blaney, Robert F. Krueger, Theodore Millon
R4,831 Discovery Miles 48 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

While most abnormal psychology texts seem to aim solely for breadth, the acclaimed Oxford Textbook of Psychopathology aims for depth, with a focus on adult disorders and special attention given to the personality disorders. Now in its third fully updated edition, it has established itself as an unparalleled guide for professionals and graduate students alike. Esteemed editors Paul H. Blaney, Robert F. Krueger, and the late Theodore Millon selected the most eminent researchers in abnormal psychology to cover all the major mental disorders, allowing them to discuss notable issues in the various pathologies which are their expertise. This third edition of the Oxford Textbook of Psychopathology is fully updated according to the DSM-5 and also reflects alternative, emerging perspectives in the field (e.g., the NIMH's Research Domain Criteria Initiative; RDoC). The Textbook exposes readers to exceptional scholarship, a history of psychopathology, the logic of the best approaches to current disorders, and an expert outlook on what researchers and mental health professionals will be facing in the years to come. With extensive coverage of personality disorders and issues related to classification and differential diagnosis, exceptionally useful for all mental health workers, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, and as a textbook focused on understanding psychopathology in depth, as well as a valuable guide for graduate psychology students and psychiatric residents.

The Placebo Effect in Clinical Practice (Hardcover): Walter A. Brown The Placebo Effect in Clinical Practice (Hardcover)
Walter A. Brown
R1,864 Discovery Miles 18 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The role that placebos play in many treatments is clear: they not only play a complimentary role in various treatment options but they can sometimes be the only beneficial option for treatment. Brain imaging studies over the past decade have shown that placebo-treated patients undergo some of the same changes in brain activity as those treated with pharmacologically active substances. Yet this important component of healing is not yet harnessed in clinical settings. The Placebo Effect in Clinical Practice brings together what we know about the mechanisms behind the placebo response, as well as the procedures that promote these responses, in order to provide a focused and concise overview on how current knowledge can be applied in treatment settings. An introductory chapter documents the ubiquity and extent of the placebo response and discusses the history of the placebo response in relation to medical treatment. Several subsequent chapters focus on how placebos work and how the placebo effect can be enhanced. Expectation, conditioning and elements of the treatment situation are covered in separate chapters. The relationship between psychotherapy and placebo treatment is covered as is the ethics of deliberate use of the placebo effect. Because placebo effects are particularly prominent in some psychiatric conditions, particular attention is given to the role of the placebo response in psychiatric treatment. The final chapter summarizes what we currently know and offers concrete suggestions for how what we know of the placebo effect can be used to enhance the benefit of all treatments.

Electrophysiology and Psychophysiology in Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Veena Kumari, Petr Bob, Nash... Electrophysiology and Psychophysiology in Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Veena Kumari, Petr Bob, Nash N. Boutros
R5,073 R4,800 Discovery Miles 48 000 Save R273 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Psychophysiology is an ever expanding field. The application of psychophysiological investigations to psychiatric disorders is likewise expanding and has in fact shed much light on some of the neural processes contributing to the development of psychiatric symptoms and/or their amelioration following treatment. In the first part of this volume, we have selected a number of conditions where psychophysiological investigations have recently provided some insight into the pathophysiology of a particular manifestation (e.g., dissociation) or a disorder. Although this volume has a main focus on electrophysiological investigative modalities where neuroimaging was complimentary this added insight was included. The second part of the volume focuses on novel uses of psychophysiological measures, combining it with neuropsychology and imaging where possible, in the context of neuropsychiatric research and describes advanced analytical tools. Both basic and clinical investigators in this field should find the reviews and interpretations provided clear and informative. Clinicians will find this volume easy to assimilate. While direct clinical applications may be down the road, the insights provided should help the practicing clinicians to have firmer understanding of the complexity of the disorder they manage in everyday practice.

The Handbook of Neuropsychiatric Biomarkers, Endophenotypes and Genes - Volume IV: Molecular Genetic and Genomic Markers... The Handbook of Neuropsychiatric Biomarkers, Endophenotypes and Genes - Volume IV: Molecular Genetic and Genomic Markers (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Michael S. Ritsner
R3,847 Discovery Miles 38 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, Alzheimer s disease, epilepsy, alcoholism, substance abuse and others are one of the most debilitating illnesses worldwide characterizing by the complexity of the causes, and lacking the laboratory tests that may promote diagnostic and prognostic procedures. Recent advances in neuroscience, genomic, genetic, proteomic and metabolomic knowledge and technologies have opened the way to searching biomarkers and endophenotypes, which may offer powerful and exciting opportunity to understand the etiology and the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of neuropsychiatric disorders. The challenge now is to translate these advances into meaningful diagnostic and therapeutic advances. This book offers a broad synthesis of the current knowledge about diverse topics of the biomarker and endophenotype strategies in neuropsychiatry.

The book is organized into four interconnected volumes: Neuropsychological Endophenotypes and Biomarkers (with overview of methodological issues of the biomarker and endophenotype approaches in neuropsychiatry and some technological advances), Neuroanatomical and Neuroimaging Endophenotypes and Biomarkers, Metabolic and Peripheral Biomarkers and Molecular Genetic and Genomic Markers . The contributors are internationally and nationally recognized researchers and experts from 16 countries. This four-volume handbook is intended for a broad spectrum of readers including neuroscientists, psychiatrists, neurologists, endocrinologists, pharmacologists, clinical psychologists, general practitioners, geriatricians, health care providers in the field of neurology and mental health interested in trends that have crystallized in the last decade, and trends that can be expected to further evolve in the coming years. It is hoped that this book will also be a useful resource for the teaching of psychiatry, neurology, psychology and mental health. "

Monstrous Crimes and the Failure of Forensic Psychiatry (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): John Douard, Pamela D. Schultz Monstrous Crimes and the Failure of Forensic Psychiatry (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
John Douard, Pamela D. Schultz
R4,924 Discovery Miles 49 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The metaphor of the monster or predator-usually a sexual predator, drug dealer in areas frequented by children, or psychopathic murderer-is a powerful framing device in public discourse about how the criminal justice system should respond to serious violent crimes. The cultural history of the monster reveals significant features of the metaphor that raise questions about the extent to which justice can be achieved in both the punishment of what are regarded as "monstrous crimes" and the treatment of those who commit such crimes.

This book is the first to address the connections between the history of the monster metaphor, the 19th century idea of the criminal as monster, and the 20th century conception of the psychopath: the new monster. The book addresses, in particular, the ways in which the metaphor is used to scapegoat certain categories of crimes and criminals for anxieties about our own potential for deviant, and, indeed, dangerous interests. These interests have long been found to be associated with the fascination people have for monsters in most cultures, including the West.

The book outlines an alternative public health approach to sex offending, and crime in general, that can incorporate what we know about illness prevention while protecting the rights, and humanity, of offenders.

The book concludes with an analysis of the role of forensic psychiatrists and psychologists in representing criminal defendants as psychopaths, or persons with certain personality disorders. As psychiatry and psychology have transformed bad behavior into mad behavior, these institutions have taken on the legal role of helping to sort out the most dangerous among us for preventive "treatment" rather than carceral "punishment."

Psychiatric and Physical Comorbidity in Schizophrenia, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics, Volume 32-4 (Hardcover): Michael Hwang,... Psychiatric and Physical Comorbidity in Schizophrenia, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics, Volume 32-4 (Hardcover)
Michael Hwang, Henry A. Nasrallah
R1,710 Discovery Miles 17 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This issue is divided into two sections. The topics are Section 1 is on schizophrenia with psychiatric comorbidities: Management of Depression in Schizophrenia, Mangement of Schizophrenia with Comorbid Anxiety Disorders (OCD & Social Anxiety), Schizophrenia with Impulsive and Aggressive Behaviors, Management of Schizophrenia with Suicide Risks, Management of schizophrenia with eating disorders, Schizophrenia with Substance Abuse disorders. Section 2 is on Management of Schizophrenia with Physical Comorbidities: Management of Schizophrenia with Obesity, Metabolic, and Endocrinological disorders, Schizophrenia with Medical disorders (Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal), Schizophrenia with Auto-immune disorders, Schizophrenia with Neurological and Movement disorders, Treatment issues in Schizophrenia with Comorbid disorders.

If Your Adolescent Has an Anxiety Disorder - An Essential Resource for Parents (Hardcover): Edna B. Foa, Linda Wasmer Andrews If Your Adolescent Has an Anxiety Disorder - An Essential Resource for Parents (Hardcover)
Edna B. Foa, Linda Wasmer Andrews
R615 Discovery Miles 6 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An in-depth look at prevalent anxiety disorders in adolescents, this book is designed for parents of teens who have recently been diagnosed with or who are at risk for developing such a disorder. It is also for other adults, such as teachers and guidance counsellors, who are regularly in contact with at-risk adolescents. The book combines scientific expertise - including information about available treatments and up-to-date research findings on anxiety disorders-with the practical wisdom of parents who have raised teenagers with these illnesses. In clear and accessible language, Dr Edna B. Foa and Linda Wasmer Andrews explain in detail each of the four major anxiety disorders (social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder). The book includes tips on how to go about getting a diagnosis, what a diagnosis means, when and where to get treatment, and how to navigate the health care system. There is also advice on how to handle everyday life - both at home and at school - once the teen is diagnosed. Pointers on red flags to look out for and about the dangers of doing nothing are included as well to help parents and other adults deal effectively with adolescent anxiety disorders before they become debilitating.

A Memoir of John Conolly, M. D., D. C. L., Comprising a Sketch of the Treatment of Insane in Europe and America (Hardcover):... A Memoir of John Conolly, M. D., D. C. L., Comprising a Sketch of the Treatment of Insane in Europe and America (Hardcover)
James Clark
R919 Discovery Miles 9 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Positive Disintegration (Hardcover): Kazimierz Dabrowski Positive Disintegration (Hardcover)
Kazimierz Dabrowski; Foreword by M Sc William Tillier
R2,217 Discovery Miles 22 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
From the Other Side of the Couch - Candid Conversations with Psychiatrists and Psychologists (Hardcover, New): Chris E. Stout From the Other Side of the Couch - Candid Conversations with Psychiatrists and Psychologists (Hardcover, New)
Chris E. Stout
R2,048 Discovery Miles 20 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

What is it like to be a psychologist or a psychiatrist today? Professionals with different kinds of practices and training from around the country talk candidly about their work, the effect that clients have upon them, and the various professional problems they face. They discuss how they have been trained, how they handle ethical questions, and how they feel about the profession. This short collection of interview material, based upon a national survey, provides a revealing and honest insider's view for clinicians, counselors, educators, and all those interested or touched by the mental health profession.

Analyzing Psychotherapy - A Social Role Interpretation (Hardcover, New): Melvyn L. Fein Analyzing Psychotherapy - A Social Role Interpretation (Hardcover, New)
Melvyn L. Fein
R2,563 Discovery Miles 25 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book reinterprets psychotherapy from a social role perspective, permitting a grand synthesis that explains many of the apparent contradictions in contemporary therapy, and challenging the usual definitions of therapy in terms of personality, behavior, and mental illness. Dr. Fein surveys all major therapies, placing them in a role-change context. He documents how each approach specializes in different aspects of role change, and shows that therapies differ only in their level of intervention, phase of resocialization addressed, or barrier to change tackled. All therapies, Fein argues, are inherently psychosocial.

In the work's early chapters, Fein demonstrates that a sociological role perspective offers a full account of what therapy is and how it works; summarizes the resocialization paradigm; and discusses the different levels of intervention (support, socialization, and resocialization). Chapter 3 shows how ostensibly different forms of therapy compare in the aspects of role change in which they specialize, and begins the translation of psychotherapeutic jargon into role-change language by giving a brief overview of how prominent therapies fit into the classifications. In Chapter 4, after presenting a succinct history of Freud's contributions to psychoanalysis, Fein relates particular parts of Freud's work to resocialization. Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8 discuss various therapy styles and their relation to the author's resocialization approach, including the ecological therapies (family and community), the Romantics (Jungian, Gestalt, Primal Scream, Existential) and the Academics (Behavior Modification, Cognitive, and Stress Management). Chapter 9 asserts that some therapies are actually nontherapeutic because they encourage non-role-change solutions. In his conclusion, Fein emphasizes the ubiquity of resocialization interventions and reiterates the place of sociology in this scheme. This book is excellent reading and analysis for scholars and practitioners in sociology, psychology, and psychotherapy, as well as for anyone interested in understanding how psychotherapy actually works.

Anxiety Disorders, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics, Volume 32-3 (Hardcover, New): Uli Wittchen, Andrew Gloster Anxiety Disorders, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics, Volume 32-3 (Hardcover, New)
Uli Wittchen, Andrew Gloster
R1,666 Discovery Miles 16 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Topics include: The size and burden of Anxiety worldwide: An update, Patterns of comorbidity and the structure of anxiety and mental disorders revisited: Lumping or splitting?, Anxiety and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents: Developmental issues, precursor conditions, etc., Anxiety disorder - all the same? Anxiety as fear circuitry disorders Anxiety disorders - all the same? Genetic and psychoneuroendocrinological mechanisms, First line treatment: A critical appraisal of CBT developments and alternatives, Panic/ Agoraphobia, GAD, Social Phobia, Specific phobias, stress-related disorders and PTSD, OCD and related disorders, Public Health Perspective: Why did we fail?

The Man Who Crucified Himself - Readings of a Medical Case in Nineteenth-Century Europe (Hardcover): Maria Boehmer The Man Who Crucified Himself - Readings of a Medical Case in Nineteenth-Century Europe (Hardcover)
Maria Boehmer
R4,539 Discovery Miles 45 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Man Who Crucified Himself is the history of a sensational nineteenth-century medical case. In 1805 a shoemaker called Mattio Lovat attempted to crucify himself in Venice. His act raised a furore, and the story spread across Europe. For the rest of the century Lovat's case fuelled scientific and popular debates on medicine, madness, suicide and religion. Drawing on Italian, German, English and French sources, Maria Boehmer traces the multiple readings of the case and identifies various 'interpretive communities'. Her meticulously researched study sheds new light on Lovat's case and offers fresh insights on the case narrative as a genre - both epistemic and literary.

The Neurobiology and Genetics of Nicotine and Tobacco (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): David J. K. Balfour, Marcus R. Munafo The Neurobiology and Genetics of Nicotine and Tobacco (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
David J. K. Balfour, Marcus R. Munafo
R4,408 R3,337 Discovery Miles 33 370 Save R1,071 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The primary purpose of this book and its companion volume The Neuropharmacology of Nicotine Dependence is to explore the ways in which recent studies on nicotine and its role in tobacco addiction have opened our eyes to the psychopharmacological properties of this unique and fascinating drug. While the present volume considers the molecular and genetic factors which influence behavioral responses to nicotine and how these may impact on the role of nicotine in tobacco dependence, the book The Neuropharmacology of Nicotine Dependence focuses on the complex neural and psychological mechanisms that mediate nicotine dependence in experimental animal models and their relationship to tobacco addiction in humans. These volumes will provide readers with a contemporary overview of current research on nicotine psychopharmacology and its role in tobacco dependence from leaders in this field of research and will hopefully prove valuable to those who are developing their own research programmes in this important topic.

Neuroimaging and Psychosocial Addiction Treatment - An Integrative Guide for Researchers and Clinicians (Hardcover, 1st ed.... Neuroimaging and Psychosocial Addiction Treatment - An Integrative Guide for Researchers and Clinicians (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015)
Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing, Katie Witkiewitz, Francesca M. Filbey
R3,328 Discovery Miles 33 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Using an innovative translational approach between the work of experimental scientists and clinical practitioners this book addresses the current, modest, understanding of how and why addiction treatment works. Through bridging this gap it provides a critical insight into why people react as they do in the context of addiction treatment.

Understanding Troubled Minds - A Guide to Mental Illness and its Treatment (Hardcover): Bruce S. Singh Understanding Troubled Minds - A Guide to Mental Illness and its Treatment (Hardcover)
Bruce S. Singh
R2,908 Discovery Miles 29 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Most of us take our mental health for granted. But when confronted by mental illness in our family, our friends, or ourselves, even the most competent among us is likely to become bewildered.

Understanding Troubled Minds provides a calm and authoritative guide to the full range of specific mental illnesses and available treatments. It deals with particular patterns of illness in women, children, and the elderly. It stresses the value of partnership among psychiatrists, patients, and their families. And it places this knowledge within the framework of modern psychiatry-from the history of the profession to just what it is that psychiatrists and fellow health-workers do, and how they can help.

A sense of hope and optimism prevails within these pages. The authors, both eminent psychiatrists with long practical experience, stress that great strides are being made in the treatment of mental illness. But they also warn against the lure of the instant cure. Acknowledging the complexity of human nature, they weave the stories of real people and the insights of many writers throughout their text.

Balanced, up-to-date, thoroughly readable, and humanistic, this book will both increase our practical knowledge and deepen our understanding of mental illness.

Play Diagnosis and Assessment (Hardcover, 2nd Edition): Karen Gitlin-Weiner, Alice Sandgrund, Charles E. Schaefer Play Diagnosis and Assessment (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)
Karen Gitlin-Weiner, Alice Sandgrund, Charles E. Schaefer
R6,048 Discovery Miles 60 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The leading resource on identifying children’s problems through play therapy—completely revised The first edition of Play Diagnosis and Assessment was the first volume of its kind to provide a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and assessment of children through play. Over the past several years, numerous changes within the field have encouraged the development of improved techniques that surpass traditional assessment protocols and methods, such as new scales, more focused procedures, and instruments with higher levels of reliability and validity than have been previously established. Now, this classic book has been updated to address and reflect these ongoing changes. Focusing on the needs of the clinician, this new edition presents empirically tested diagnostic tools and describes improvements to existing play therapy assessment instruments, such as new testing instruments for time-limited therapy and early intervention assessment tools for young children. The book is divided into six sections:

  • Developmental Play Assessments
  • Diagnostic Play Assessments
  • Parent-Child Interaction Play Assessments
  • Family Play Assessments
  • Peer Interaction Play Assessments
  • Projective Play Assessments
The procedures described in each section target a variety of ages and populations, representing some of the most valuable, informative, and sensitive contributions to the field. Integrating formal research with clinical methods, Play Diagnosis and Assessment, Second Edition is the definitive resource for clinicians dedicated to the identification of children’s problems and the best ways to intervene through the lighthearted and productive use of play therapy.
Alzheimer's Turning Point - A Vascular Approach to Clinical Prevention (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Jack C.De La Torre Alzheimer's Turning Point - A Vascular Approach to Clinical Prevention (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Jack C.De La Torre
R3,045 Discovery Miles 30 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This compelling text provides an overview of the available technology for early detection and therapeutic management of vascular risk factors to Alzheimer's before severe cognitive impairment symptoms appear. Chapters bring the reader from the trackless clinical research that has characterized Alzheimer's progress for the last 20 years, to a nexus of new ideas and concepts that can change our outlook of this dementia. In-depth examinations of various hypotheses, preventive measures, current and prospective treatments are openly and clearly explored. The author discusses in depth his proposal of the vascular hypothesis of Alzheimer's disease which has become a mother-lode for basic and clinical studies and a key approach to the prevention of this dementia.Alzheimer's Turning Point offers professionals, students and those looking to learn more about this disorder a fresh clinical perspective of this devastating disease.

Cook County and the Mentally Handicapped - a Study of the Provisions for Dealing With Mental Problems in Cook County, Illinois:... Cook County and the Mentally Handicapped - a Study of the Provisions for Dealing With Mental Problems in Cook County, Illinois: Report of Survey 1916-1917 (Hardcover)
Herman M. Adler; Created by Walter E Fernald State School Howe
R839 Discovery Miles 8 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Evidence-Based Practice with Emotionally Troubled Children and Adolescents (Hardcover, New): Morley D. Glicken Evidence-Based Practice with Emotionally Troubled Children and Adolescents (Hardcover, New)
Morley D. Glicken
R1,545 Discovery Miles 15 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book on evidence-based practice with children and adolescents focuses on best evidence regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents with a range of emotional problems including ADHD; Bi-Polar Disorder; anxiety and depression; eating disorders; Autism; Asperger s Syndrome; substance abuse; loneliness and social isolation; school related problems including underachievement; sexual acting out; Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorders; Childhood Schizophrenia; gender issues; prolonged grief; school violence; cyber bullying; gang involvement, and a number of other problems experienced by children and adolescents.

The psychosocial interventions discussed in the book provide practitioners and educators with a range of effective treatments that serve as an alternative to the use of unproven medications with unknown but potentially harmful side effects. Interesting case studies demonstrating the use of evidence-based practice with a number of common childhood disorders and integrative questions at the end of each chapter make this book uniquely helpful to graduate and undergraduate courses in social work, counseling, psychology, guidance, behavioral classroom teaching, and psychiatric nursing.
Fully covers assessment, diagnosis & treatment of children and adolescents, focusing on evidence-based practicesOffers detailed how-to explanation of practical evidence-based treatment techniquesCites numerous case studies and provides integrative questions at the end of each chapterMaterial related to diversity (including race, ethnicity, gender and social class) integrated into each chapter"

Biomarkers in Psychiatry (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Judith Pratt, Jeremy Hall Biomarkers in Psychiatry (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Judith Pratt, Jeremy Hall
R4,759 Discovery Miles 47 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume addresses one of the Holy Grails in Psychiatry, namely the evidence for and potential to adopt 'Biomarkers' for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment responses in mental health conditions. It meshes together state of the art research from international renowned pre-clinical and clinical scientists to illustrate how the fields of anxiety disorders, depression, psychotic disorders, and autism spectrum disorder have advanced in recent years.

Handbook on Psychopathy and Law (Hardcover): Kent A. Kiehl, Walter P. Sinnott-Armstrong Handbook on Psychopathy and Law (Hardcover)
Kent A. Kiehl, Walter P. Sinnott-Armstrong
R4,146 Discovery Miles 41 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Psychopaths constitute less than 1% of the general population but over 20% of prison populations. They commit a disproportionate amount of crime and violence in society. Given that the economic burden of crime in the United States is estimated to be over $2.3 trillion per year, psychopaths likely constitute one of the most expensive mental health conditions known today. This volume chronicles the latest science of psychopathy and the various ways the condition intersects with the criminal justice system. From the modern techniques to assess the symptoms, to its utility in predicting violent recidivism, to the latest neuroscience youth and adults, and the most promising avenues for treatment, this volume captures the modern science of the condition and discusses ethical and legal issues surrounding psychopaths.

A Multicultural/Multimodal/Multisystems Approach to Working with Culturally Different Families (Hardcover): Sharon-Ann... A Multicultural/Multimodal/Multisystems Approach to Working with Culturally Different Families (Hardcover)
Sharon-Ann Gopaul-McNicol
R2,546 Discovery Miles 25 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With the growing interest in the great number of culturally, linguistically, and ethnically different families entering the United States, it is essential for researchers and mental health practitioners to acquire a working knowledge that can aid in a healthier adjustment of these families. Although it is impossible for any therapist to understand the traditions, values, and languages of all immigrant groups, a therapist may be guided by a conceptual operational principle that can be implemented across diverse groups and circumstances. Dr. Gopaul-McNicol introduces a model for assessment; the techniques and strategies proposed by this model range from cognitive behavioral interventions to multimodal and multisystems approaches to treatment.

The book covers historical and contemporary perspectives of the influence of culture on an individual's functioning. Assessment issues include intellectual, educational and visual motor assessment and its applicability with culturally diverse clients. The author also highlights ways of misassessing the personality of culturally different individuals and examines the major treatment approaches in counseling the culturally different.

Only for a Fortnight (Hardcover): Sue Read Only for a Fortnight (Hardcover)
Sue Read
R760 Discovery Miles 7 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An intensely moving, frequently shocking account of a child's life in an adult mental hospital.

The DSM-5 in Perspective - Philosophical Reflections on the Psychiatric Babel (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Steeves Demazeux, Patrick... The DSM-5 in Perspective - Philosophical Reflections on the Psychiatric Babel (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Steeves Demazeux, Patrick Singy
R4,008 Discovery Miles 40 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since its third edition in 1980, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association has acquired a hegemonic role in the health care professions and has had a broad impact on the lay public. The publication in May 2013 of its fifth edition, the DSM-5, marked the latest milestone in the history of the DSM and of American psychiatry. In The DSM-5 in Perspective: Philosophical Reflections on the Psychiatric Babel, experts in the philosophy of psychiatry propose original essays that explore the main issues related to the DSM-5, such as the still weak validity and reliability of the classification, the scientific status of its revision process, the several cultural, gender and sexist biases that are apparent in the criteria, the comorbidity issue and the categorical vs. dimensional debate. For several decades the DSM has been nicknamed "The Psychiatric Bible." This volume would like to suggest another biblical metaphor: the Tower of Babel. Altogether, the essays in this volume describe the DSM as an imperfect and unachievable monument - a monument that was originally built to celebrate the new unity of clinical psychiatric discourse, but that ended up creating, as a result of its hubris, ever more profound practical divisions and theoretical difficulties.

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