In 1976, while studying at Queens University in Ontario, Les Short began to experience the first of five paranoid schizophrenic episodes that took place over a span of 19 years.
Thomas Szasz wrote over thirty books and several hundred articles, replete with mordant criticism of psychiatry, in both scientific and popular periodicals.
An in-depth look at some of the newest issues in psychology and how they can shape our lives, at home and at work - from AI and eco-psychology, to the psychology of social media.
Die Emotionsfokussierte Therapie (EFT) ist ein transdiagnostisches Verfahren, das bei einem breiten Spektrum an psychischen Störungen Anwendung finden kann.
Exposure Treatments for Anxiety Disorders is a unique volume, as it draws together the latest research on the rapidly-expanding field of anxiety disorders and illuminates how to correctly apply the proven methodology of behavioral therapy techniques to the variety of situations that face today's mental health professional.
Using a process-based approach to personalize CBT for better successPresents a unique dynamic approach to CBTShows how to implement this approachProvides downloadable toolsThe process-based approach to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a unique method for understanding psychological problems as complex networks of interacting processes.
Die evidenzbasierte Leitlinie gibt Empfehlungen für die Diagnostik und die Psychotherapie von Schizophrenie und anderen psychotischen Störungen wie wahnhaften und schizoaffektiven Störungen.
In 1976, while studying at Queens University in Ontario, Les Short began to experience the first of five paranoid schizophrenic episodes that took place over a span of 19 years.
Evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and treating PTSD in an array of specific populations and settings This timely, practical guide for busy professionals: Covers strategies for those working in specialized practice settings, such as primary care facilities, prisons, and hospitals for the severely mentally ill Offers guidelines for conducting forensic evaluations Provides information on malingering assessment Explores new frontiers in PTSD assessment, including neuroimaging and genetic testing Offers practical guidance on the assessment of most recognized comorbid conditions Discusses the roles of ethnicity, race, and culture in assessing and treating PTSD Offers assessment strategies for specific populations, including veterans, children, and the severely impaired
Psychology of religion, violence, and conflict resolution highlights the causes of intrareligious and interreligious violence, and proposes dual models for understanding the latter, for facilitating moral regeneration, universal peaceful coexistence, and holistic individual and collective flourishing.
The workplace can be a major source of stress, and this can cause health problems that have a negative impact on the individuals, organizational, and society.
Das Manual beschreibt ein empirisch überprüftes und klinisch bewährtes Programm zur Behandlung von Angststörungen mithilfe der Akzeptanz- und Commitment-Therapie (ACT).
This accessible guide addresses the nature of the intrusive and unwanted thoughts that can be common in new parenthood, and offers practical answers and advice on how to tackle these.
Behandlungsmodule für Menschen in einer suizidalen KriseBisher lag der Fokus bei Suizidalität auf der Therapie der zugrundeliegenden psychiatrischen Erkrankungen.
A practical roadmap to navigate the new ICD-11 classification of personality disorders- Written by leading ICD-11 and personality disorder experts- Illustrated with clinical examples- Full of practical tipsThis insightful book offers professionals a comprehensive guide for navigating the new way of diagnosing and understanding personality difficulties and disorders introduced in the ICD-11.
Medizinisch und psychologisch fundierte Darstellung der Hungerkrankheiten im umfassenden Sinne, als Folge des Mangels an materieller oder emotionaler »Nahrung«, und ihrer Auswirkungen auf das Verhalten des einzelnen und ganzer Gruppen in Form von körperlichen und seelischen Störungen, bis hin zu Süchten und Zerstörungshandlungen.
Ein Informationsbuch für diejenigen, die sich mit Paaren beschäftigen; ein Lehrbuch für alle, die Paartherapien lernen wollen oder schon durchführen; ein Nachdenkbuch für die, die über ihre eigene Paarbeziehung reflektieren, und ein Anregungsbuch für all die, die mit dem Phänomen Liebe und Paarbeziehung immer noch nicht fertig sind.
Using in-depth case studies, Can't Just Stop examines the science behind both mild and extreme compulsive behavior';a fascinating read about human behavior and how it can go haywire' (The Charlotte Observer).
In the vein of Mary Karr’s Lit, Augusten Burroughs’ Dry and Sarah Hepola’s Blackout, As Needed for Pain is a raw and riveting—and often wryly funny—addiction memoir from one of New York media’s most accomplished editors which explores his never-before-told story of opioid addiction and the drastic impact it had on his life and career.
Voices from the Asylum is a fascinating investigation of the lives of four women incarcerated in French psychiatric hospitals in the second half of the nineteenth century.
This book presents an original approach to the study of psychiatry that is based on a justified epistemological position, which demands that both the natural and the human/social sciences are necessary in developing our understanding.
La obra que el lector tiene en sus manos analiza esa experiencia que solemos denominar locura, esquizofrenia o psicosis, la cual se halla presente en todas las sociedades y, hasta donde alcanza nuestro conocimiento, en todas las épocas, ya que la tendencia de la mente a desviarse de lo que una sociedad determinada considera "normal" y aceptable, junto con la propensión del resto de los miembros de dicha sociedad a sancionar estas desviaciones, es uno de los aspectos centrales de la naturaleza humana.