Mentalizing - the ability to understand oneself and others by inferring mental states that lie behind overt behaviour - develops within the context of attachment relationships.
The accelerating advancement in research in neurodevelopmental disorders -- including autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, and more -- has enormous implications for clinical practice.
From ancient literature to modern fiction and research reports in professional literature, the bond between humans and animals has been extensively documented.
Millions of people and their families are affected by mental illness; it causes untold pain and severely impairs their ability to function in the world.
Since publication of the first edition in 1994, the second edition in 1999, and the third edition in 2009, many new advances in sleep medicine have been made and warrant a fourth edition.
El objetivo de este libro es que psiquiatras, psicólogos, pedagogos, trabajadores sociales y todos aquellos que se hallan interesados en el estudio de los trastornos del comportamiento humano, puedan complementar el saber psiquiátrico con la luz y la claridad aportada por el psicoanálisis.
This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about positive emotions: their nature, functions, and consequences for individuals and society.
Die Vorzüge des Buches Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie liegen in einer praxisbezogenen und lebensnahen Wissensvermittlung, die weiterhin gegenüber wissenschaftlichen Theorien im Vordergrund steht, sowie in einer vortrefflichen didaktischen Aufbereitung durch vier erfahrene und weithin bekannte Autoren.
Although precise figures are difficult to ascertain, surveys suggest that approximately 20%-25% of female-identified and 5%-10% of male-identified college students experience sexual assault, and 10% of all students experience psychological or physical abuse by an intimate partner.
The aim of this book is not only to introduce readers with a broad spectrum of biological actions of the NOP receptor, but also to feature a detailed look at the N/OFQ-NOP receptor system, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical data of NOP-targeted ligands.
Das Programm wurde für Kinder und Jugendliche im Alter von acht bis vierzehn Jahren konzipiert und kann in Gruppen zwischen vier und acht Kindern eingesetzt werden.
Presenting couple-based interventions uniquely tailored to the mental health needs of military and veteran couples and families, this book is current, practical, and authoritative.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is the most widely used and accepted scheme for diagnosing mental disorders in the United States and beyond.
Two developments during the modernist period - the consolidation of psychiatry as a medical speciality and the emergence of psychoanalysis - affected the representation of madness in literature.
International Perspectives on the Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Offenders: Theory, Practice and Research provides the first truly global perspective on the assessment and treatment of sex offenders.
Die eigenen Gefühle kompetent regulieren zu können – das ist zentral für die psychische Gesundheit und die effektive Auseinandersetzung mit der Umwelt.
This book addresses the fundamental importance of the proper assessment and treatment of sexual disorders in patients with mental disorders with regard to their treatment outcomes and adherence to therapies.
This book is an exploration of key systemic and socio-political considerations when working with people whose lives have been impacted by neurological injury and those who care for them.
After decades of research on minds and brains and a decade of conversations with architects, Michael Arbib presents When Brains Meet Buildings as an invitation to the science behind architecture, richly illustrated with buildings both famous and domestic.
This book comprehensively reviews the adverse effects of all commonly used older and newer antipsychotics and provides clinician-friendly monitoring resources and recommendations.
Das Alter bietet Chancen und Entwicklungspotenziale, wie zum Beispiel die „späte Freiheit“, die Perspektiven eröffnet und ein erfülltes Leben ermöglicht.
Filling a noticeable gap in the market for a new text solely focused on Dementia with Lewy Bodies, this book discusses cutting-edge topics covering the condition from diagnosis to management, as well as what is known about the neurobiological changes involved.
Dieses Buch stellt die aktuellen Forschungsergebnisse zum therapeutischen Nutzen von Kaffee und Koffein vor, fragt aber auch, wo die medizinischen und psychologischen Gefahren des überhöhten Genusses liegen: Genießen Sie Ihren Kaffee oder werden Sie ohne ihn morgens nicht wach?
Presenting an innovative framework for tailoring cognitive-behavioral interventions to each client's needs, this accessible book is packed with practical pointers and sample dialogues.
This book represents a selection of papers presented at the Fourth Annual Conference of the Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology and the Life Sciences, held at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, June 24-27, 1995.
"e;This brilliant and beautifully written book invokes a radical reorientation of the treatment of psychosis"e; Juliet Flower MacCannell, Author of Figuring Lacan and The Hysteric's Guide to the Future Female Subject.
