Psychiatry category: 2250 books
The Human Side of Cancer
Living with Hope, Coping with Uncertainty
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2009
For more than twenty years, Dr. Holland has pioneered the study of psychological problems of cancer patients and their families -- whom she calls "the real experts." In The Human Side of Cancer, she shares what she has learned from all of them about facing this life-threatening illness and...
The Complete Family Guide to Schizophrenia
Helping Your Loved One Get the Most Out of Life
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2006
Will the person you love ever get better? Chances are you've grappled with the question. With care and support from their families, people with schizophrenia can and do make vast improvements. Noted therapists Kim Mueser and Susan Gingerich deepen your understanding of the illness and cover a wide...
The Bipolar Teen
What You Can Do to Help Your Child and Your Family
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2007
If your teen has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder--or your child’s moods seem out of control--Dr. David Miklowitz can help. The bestselling author of The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide has tailored his proven treatment approach to meet the specific needs of teens and their families. The Bipolar...
A Parent's Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition
How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive
Language: English
Release Date: November 27, 2014
Over 100,000 parents have found the facts they need about high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including Asperger syndrome, in this indispensable guide. Leading experts show how you can work with your child's unique impairments--and harness his or her capabilities. Vivid stories and real-world...
What Works for Bipolar Kids
Help and Hope for Parents
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2008
It may be hard to believe your child will ever get better, but kids with bipolar disorder can and do lead healthy, stable lives. In this compassionate and optimistic book, expert clinician and renowned researcher Mani Pavuluri delivers information, advice, and proven strategies that empower you to...
The Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Updated and Expanded Edition
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
The Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy is the definitive, practical guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for clinicians and researchers. IPT is a well-researched, time-limited, and diagnosis-focused therapy. An update and expansion of the original 1984, 2000, and 2007 IPT manuals, this guide...
My Schizophrenic Life
The Road to Recovery From Mental Illness
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2012
Vancouver artist Sandra Yuen MacKay has an abnormality of the brain - a disease called schizophrenia. As she says, "my life is schizophrenic because I have schizophrenia. It will always be there". Much of her life has been a struggle to cope with the symptoms of her disease and the side...
by Ela Simon, Natasha Simon
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2016
The Bi-Polar Express – Natasha’s Ride
All my life I knew I was different, I didn’t fit in. I always felt I could do everything – but things never worked out for me, I’d either get depressed for no reason or be hyper-active.
As you read my book, you will follow the ups and downs,...
by Sigmund Freud, Charles River Editors
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2013
●Includes Charles River Editors original biography of Sigmund Freud●Includes Freuds most famous works including The Interpretation of Dreams, A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis and many more!“Only for the most select and most balanced minds does it seem possible to guard the perceived picture...
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Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2012
The second edition of this groundbreaking text represents a complete departure from the structure and format of its predecessor. Though still exhaustive in scope and designed to provide a knowledge base for a broad audience -- from the beginning student to the seasoned analyst or academician -- this...
DMT: The Spirit Molecule
A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2000
A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of DMT, one of the most powerful psychedelics known.
• A behind-the-scenes look at the cutting edge of psychedelic research.
• Provides a unique scientific explanation for the phenomenon of alien abduction experiences.
From 1990...
Dreams of Love and Fateful Encounters
The Power of Romantic Passion
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2007
This groundbreaking study has been widely hailed for its focus on a human emotion generally considered impervious to rational analysis: romantic, passionate love. Ethel Person views romantic love as a powerful agent of change, arguing that it is as central to human culture as it is to human existence....
by Speedy Publishing
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2015
More of the changes you should need to take notice as DSM shifted from 4 to 5 are outlined in this quick study guide. This guide brings straightforward information, with the understanding of your probably hectic schedule and limited reading time. Perfect for busy professionals and students, this will surely keep you updated of the most important changes in your chosen field.
Fragile Nation
Vulnerability, Resilience and Victimhood
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2017
A glimpse into the inner lives of psychiatrist Dr Ahmed’s patients in the melting pot of outer Sydney. The stories vary from closet gay Muslims to health food fundamentalists. It is an account of the modern condition viewed through the microcosm of the consulting room. Funny, insightful, heartbreaking and inspiring, this gripping book will entertain and challenge.