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Over the last decade the world has experienced a growing interest in problems associated with the nonmedical use of drugs. This interest has corresponded to a real growth in the extent, diversity, and social impact of the use of alcohol and drugs in many societies. As a result, the amount of research and writing on the subject of drug problems has greatly increased, and it has become very difficult for one individual to keep up with all the relevant literature. There is thus an acute need in the field for critical reviews that assess current developments, and the present series is intended to fill this need. The series is not to be an'annual review'in the usual sense. The aim is not to cover all the work reported during the preceding year in relation to a fixed selection of topics. Rather, it is to present each year evaluative papers on topics in which enough recent progress has been made to alter the general scope in a particular area. Owing to the multidisciplinary nature of problems of drug use and dependence, the papers published in each volume will be drawn from several disciplines. However, some volumes may be devoted to one partic­ ular problem, with individual reviews and papers examining various aspects of it. The composition of the editorial board and the international advisory board reflects these objectives. The editors are members of the senior scientific staff of the Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario.

These notes are intended to help undergraduates who need to understand something of behavior both for its intrinsic interest and for their future careers in medicine, biology, psychology, anthropology, veterinary medicine, and nursing. In Emory University's Biology Department, a single-semester course called Evolutionary Perspectives on Behavior is given to undergraduates. It amounts to four, not eight months of study, so a great deal of compression is essential. There are several excellent textbooks available that deal with behavioral science from different perspectives, but we have found them too compendious for use in a short course when students are so heavily burdened; it is unsatisfactory to direct them to a chapter here and there in several different books or to this or that review article and original paper. In this volume, we have tried effectively and inexpensively to put in one place what we know is needed. The topics we have selected deal with their subjects in a simple, straightforward way without being too superficial. We could not cover everything and the gaps are not entirely idiosyncratic but reflect what students are given very well in other courses. Thus, there is no mention of the physiology of the axon and synapse; learning, memory, cognition, and basic genetics are hardly touched upon because students know about these matters from elsewhere.

Since the early 1940s, when first identified as childhood psychosis and autistic psychopathy, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has continued to burgeon into a major focus of inquiry and interest among researchers, practitioners, and the public alike. With each passing decade, the number of scholarly articles addressing ASD and related disabilities continues to soar. Today, thousands of papers on autism are published annually across various disciplines and journals, making it challenging – if not impossible – to keep pace with, let alone synthesize, all the latest developments.Based on a solid historical foundation of autism theory and research, the International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders integrates the broad scholarly base of literature with a trenchant analysis of the state of the field in nosology, etiology, assessment, and treatment. Its expert contributors examine recent findings and controversies (e.g., how prevalent autism actually is), along with longstanding topics of interest as well as emerging issues.Coverage includes:A survey of diagnostic criteria and assessment strategies.Genetic, behavioral, biopsychosocial, and cognitive models.Psychiatric disorders in persons with ASD.Theory of mind and facial recognition.Diagnostic instruments for assessing core features and challenging behaviors.Evidence-based psychosocial, pharmacological, and integrative treatments.Interventions specifically for adults with ASD.Training issues for professionals and parents.A review of findings of successful and promising therapies, coupled with guidance on how to distinguish between dubious and effectivetreatments.The International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders is an indispensable resource for researchers, professors, graduate students, and allied practitioners in clinical child and school psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, education, social work, rehabilitation, pediatric medicine, and developmental psychology.

This book provides a comprehensive review of the major theories underlying the diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. All theories discussed are supported by the latest empirical evidence, and provide the basis for clinicians to develop effective treatments. Acknowledged as a disorder that is particularly difficult to treat, this volume offers a breadth of background on borderline personality disorder that will be highly relevant to academics, researchers and clinicians alike.

This book seeks to represent the main concepts and theories related to psychoneuroimmunology with the aim of their application in clinical settings and formation of novel theories to further elucidate the mutual connection of the psyche and the physiology of humans'body. Psychoneuroimmunology, as an integration of popular research fields such as psychology, immunology, neurology, and neuroscience, is a perfect example of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies that could potentially result in developing alternative diagnostic tools and treatment strategies besides facilitating the understanding of the pathophysiology of some conditions that might not properly be understood with a single point of view. Considering the stressful lifestyle and the high prevalence of neuropsychiatric, metabolic, and immune-related disorders, psychoneuroimmunology could be the path to the management of these conditions and reduction of the burden of the diseases.

This book seeks to represent the main concepts and theories related to psychoneuroimmunology with the aim of their application in clinical settings and formation of novel theories to further elucidate the mutual connection of the psyche and the physiology of humans'body. Psychoneuroimmunology, as an integration of popular research fields such as psychology, immunology, neurology, and neuroscience, is a perfect example of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies that could potentially result in developing alternative diagnostic tools and treatment strategies besides facilitating the understanding of the pathophysiology of some conditions that might not properly be understood with a single point of view. Considering the stressful lifestyle and the high prevalence of neuropsychiatric, metabolic, and immune-related disorders, psychoneuroimmunology could be the path to the management of these conditions and reduction of the burden of the diseases

Das Therapiemanual stellt 7 Module zur prozessbasierten Behandlung der körperdysmorphen Störung (KDS) im Einzelsetting vor – Adressaten sind psychologische und ärztliche Psychotherapeuten, Psychiater, psychosomatisch tätige Ärzte, Dermatologen, ästhetisch-plastische Chirurgen. Teil I des Buches gibt eine fundierte Einführung in Störungsbild, Ätiologie, Diagnostik, psychotherapeutische und medikamentöse Behandlung. Im Teil II wird praxisnah Schritt für Schritt die prozessbasierte Behandlung der KDS anhand evidenzbasierter Interventionen vorgestellt. Das Manual liefert wertvolle Anregungen, die die Behandlung der körperdysmorphen Störung individuell und sehr effektiv machen. Arbeitsblätter stehen im Buch und zum Download zur Verfügung. Aus dem Inhalt: Detaillierte Veranschaulichung prozessbasierter Interventionen – Veränderung von Aufmerksamkeits- und Wahrnehmungsprozessen, Vorstellungsbildern, autobiografischen Erinnerungen, Kognitionen, Grundüberzeugungen, frühen maladaptiven Schemata bei KDS – Zusatzmodule zu spezifischen Problembereichen (Wunsch nach ästhetisch-plastischer Chirurgie, Muskeldysmorphie, Skin Picking, Depression). Über das Autorenteam: PD Dr. Viktoria Ritter, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin/Assistentin Goethe-Universität Frankfurt. Psychologische Psychotherapeutin, Verhaltenstherapie. Dozentin und Supervisorin in Aus- und Weiterbildung. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Stangier, Psychologischer Psychotherapeut. Lehrstuhlinhaber Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie Goethe-Universität Frankfurt. Leiter des Zentrums für Psychotherapie und des Ausbildungsprogramms für Psychologische Psychotherapie.

Treatment-resistant schizophrenia is one of the most challenging mental health disorders and is associated with a high risk of relapse, repeated hospitalizations, suicidal behavior and poor quality of life. This book focuses on treatment-resistant schizophrenia, its clinical features, and evidence-based treatments: pharmacotherapy, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, and rehabilitation. A novel therapy targeting long-term recovery for treatment-resistant schizophrenia is discussed. The cognitive, metacognitive, and recovery perspectives represent the main elements. Each chapter begins with an abstract, followed by learning objectives, introduction, main text, discussion, conclusion, review questions, and bibliography. This structure, including learning objectives and review questions, reinforces the reader's learning process. It can also help improve the teaching process in seminars and courses.

Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie und Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie haben in den letzten Jahren in der Forschung und Versorgung eine enorme Entwicklung gemacht. Durch die Einführung des Grundständigen Psychotherapiestudiums und der damit verbundenen Einführung einer fachspezifischen Weiterbildung in Kinder- und Jugendpsychotherapie, wird es zukünftig zwei heilberufliche Weiterbildungsgänge im Bereich der psychischen Gesundheit von Kindern und Jugendlichen geben. Die Neuauflage der Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie mit zahlreichen neuen Themen und fast komplett neuen Texten, spiegelt diese Entwicklung wider. Hierfür wurde das Herausgeberboard und das Autorenteam deutlich erweitert. Ausgewiesene Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapeutinnen und Psychotherapeuten sind gleichberechtigte Mitherausgeber. Insofern steht das Buch in der Tradition des Springer-Referenzlehrbuchs, ist aber dennoch weit mehr als eine dritte Auflage der Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie, denn hier wird kooperativ und interdisziplinär das Fachgebiet der Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie des Kindes- und Jugendalters präsentiert. Die Fülle an Information und Wissen ist ein unerlässliches Werkzeug für die tägliche Arbeit von Assistenzärzt•innen, Fachärzt•innen, Assistenzpsychotherapeut•innen in Fachweiterbildung Kinder- und Jugendpsychotherapie, Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapeut•innen in Ausbildung, Psychotherapeut•innen und Psycholog•innen und Sozialarbeiter•innen, auch in angrenzenden Fachgebieten. Das Buch beschreibt Schulen übergreifend die am besten geeigneten Therapieverfahren und bietet einen evidenzbasierten Handlungsleitfaden für alle, die in ihrem beruflichen Leben mit Kindern und Jugendlichen mit psychischen Störungen zu tun haben. Bedingt durch diese inhaltliche Ausweitung und angesichts der Fülle neuen Wissens, wurde zwar die klare Struktur und didaktische Aufbereitung im Lehrbuch beibehalten, gleichzeitig wurde das Buch in zwei Teile aufgeteilt. Ein allgemeiner Teil und ein spezieller störungsspezifischer Teil wird in zwei Bänden präsentiert, die durch die gleiche Struktur und didaktische Merkmale alle Leser•innen bei der Orientierung im Text unterstützen.

Treatment resistant Bipolar Disorder is one of the most chronic mental health disorders, which are associated with high suicidality, poor adherence to therapy high percentage of hospitalizations and poor quality of life. Effective recovery-oriented treatments are necessary in order to avoid the above dangers. These therapies contribute to a new reintegration into society. They also help people to accept themselves and to fight against stigma. A new beginning is possible. This book introduces an integrative therapeutic model, which focuses on the combination of recovery-oriented pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Additionally, strategies of building a better therapeutic relationship are presented and discussed. This book is of interest for psychiatrists, psychology students, clinical psychologists and cognitive behavioral psychotherapists

This book is designed to help new psychiatrists and other medical professionals confront the complicated legal and ethical issues that arise at the intersection of the mental health and judicial systems. The law provides the boundaries in which clinical care operates. Appreciating these boundaries is particularly important when working with individuals whose rights may already be curtailed (forensic settings, for example). Understanding how psychiatry and the law interface provides students and trainees with a foundation for building their skills and attitudes through training and beyond. This text can guide or supplement education on the legal regulation of psychiatry, the use of psychiatry to answer legal questions, and the treatment of individuals with criminal justice involvement.In the second edition of this text, the editors have updated several chapters with new information and added chapters covering topics not addressed in the first edition. Each chapter begins witha clinical case vignette that brings the topic to life through a clinical encounter, the majority of which are based on landmark legal cases that set a historical precedent. The text presents details of the legal case, historical significance, and the precedent it set before discussing the core principles of the subject area. Each chapter reviews the existing literature and reinforces the most salient points. Topics include risk assessment, substance misuse and the law, legal issues within child and adolescent psychiatry, involuntary medication considerations, and other challenges that are often not sufficiently addressed in training.Psychiatry and the Law: Basic Principles covers a wide range of topics that would be suitable for use as the basis of a course in forensic psychiatry for psychiatry residents and is an excellent resource for new psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, students, and other professionals navigating medical and legal boundaries in clinicalpractice.

In this practice manual, psychotherapists learn how they can use brief therapy to achieve quick and lasting results for many patients with anxiety. Dr. Kossak combines the two effective methods of hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy: it usually works immediately after just one session. The author provides a clearly structured introduction to the underlying theories of the method, which can then be used directly in the extensive practical section. The case studies with study questions make this treatment tangible. The effectiveness is proven by large, sustained catamnesis periods. Written for... Psychotherapists, doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, dentists, coaches and students in these subjects. About the author: Dr. Hans-Christian Kossak, Dipl.-Psych., psychological psychotherapist and child and adolescent psychotherapist as behavioral therapist, client-centered psychotherapist, hypnotherapist. Founder of psychotherapy in the combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnosis. Main focus: Anxiety, psychosomatics, learning and performance disorders. He was head of the Catholic Counselling Center for Educational and Family Issues, Bochum; lecturer and trainer of psychotherapists in hypnosis and behavioral therapy; speaker at specialist congresses.

In this book the author develops a novel, philosophically-psychopathologically founded theory of schizophrenia and its basic disorder. After the introduction with the presentation of the basic concept, the further study is divided into five chapters, each of which first gives a conceptual overview, then includes and analyzes clinical phenomena and research results in detail. The originality and creativity of the work essentially consists in using the terms mentioned as “passe-partout”, as it were, which allow the most diverse, often disparate phenomena and symptoms of schizophrenia to be viewed from an integrating point of view. The method used is phenomenological, descriptive, and interpretative, drawing on a wealth of empirical research results, but at the same time being re-viewed and reorganized in the subjective-perspective framework concept.

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the social determinants of mental health and enhances our understanding of their impact on the development and manifestation of various mental disorders. It offers new insights on the complex interplay between genetic, biological, and social determinants, and highlights the crucial role that social determinants play in shaping the risk and protective factors for mental health. The volume covers factors such as migration, pollution, urbanization, and discrimination that contribute to the development, onset and outcome of major mental health problems, including schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Additionally, the book fosters well-being and promotes mental health by emphasizing strategies to fight stigma and discrimination, prevent mental disorders with home-based, school-based, or workplace-based supportive measures. It calls for making mental health accessible to everyone and outlines the importance of addressing social determinants to promote mental well-being.

Dieses Sachbuch widmet sich der Frage, welchen Sinn Religiosität heute noch hat und wo Psychologen Warnschilder aufstellen. Religionen haben heutzutage ein janusköpfiges Gesicht: Einerseits sind sie für viele Menschen seelische Unterstützung und Hilfe (nicht nur) in Krisensituationen – andererseits geschehen in ihrem Namen Selbstmordattentate und unter ihrem Deckmantel blüht(e) der sexuelle Missbrauch an Kindern. Religionen haben weltweit ihre Unschuld verloren. Aber was sind eigentlich Religionen? Wie sind sie entstanden? Wie haben sie sich im Laufe der Zeit verändert? Was sind die positiven Seiten der Religionen – was die problematischen? Wo helfen sie und wo schaden sie? Wodurch unterscheiden sie sich – und was ist ihnen gemeinsam? Aus dem Inhalt: Religionen: Welterklärungs- und Sinnsysteme, die sich (fast) immer für das einzig wahre, ewige und endgültige Erklärungssystem halten. – Sie strukturieren diffus-subjektive innere Wahrheiten und unstrukturierte Situationen und versuchen Unbegreifliches begreifbar zu machen. – Urvertrauen, Symbole, rituelle Handlungsweisen. – Was sind spirituelle Erleuchtungserfahrungen? – Ursprung aller Religionen ist die Angst, die Leere, das Sinnlose, der Tod. – Religionen sind gute Führer in dunkler Nacht – tagsüber sollte man sich besser auf die eigenen Augen verlassen. Über den Autor: Werner Gross, Dipl.-Psych., Psychotherapeut, Supervisor und Coach.

Das Buch hat sich inzwischen zu einem Standardwerk der modernen Hypnotherapie in allen Anwendungsfeldern entwickelt. Ärzte und Psychotherapeuten erhalten praktische Anleitungen für die hypnotherapeutische Behandlung einzelner Störungen und werden mit den theoretischen Grundlagen vertraut gemacht. Zugleich ist es ein Ausbildungsmanual für klinische und medizinische Hypnose und ist daher für Ausbildungskandidaten und für Praktiker geeignet. Für die Neuauflage wurden alle Kapitel grundlegend aktualisiert und überarbeitet. Aus dem Inhalt: Allgemeine Prinzipien – Induktionen – Allgemeine Methoden – Verhaltensstörungen, Neurosen, Psychosen, Persönlichkeitsstörungen – Schmerz – Psychosomatik – Hypnose bei Kindern und Jugendlichen. Die Herausgeber: Professor Dr. Dirk Revenstorf, Universität Tübingen. Dipl.-Psych. Dr. Burkhard Peter, MEG-Stiftung München. Professor Dr. rer. nat. Björn Rasch, Universität Freiburg/Schweiz.

This book presents a particular area of interest in computing psychiatry with the modelling of mood and anxiety disorders. It highlights various methods for building these models. Clinical applications are prevalent due to the growth and interaction of these multiple approaches. Besides, it outlines some original predictive and computational modelling ideas for enhancing psychological treatment interventions. Computational psychiatry combines multiple levels and types of computation with different data types to improve mental illness understanding, prediction, and treatment.

Dieses Buch stellt Psychotherapieansätze vor, die sich spezifisch auf Wohlbefinden, menschliche Stärken und seelische Gesundheit konzentrieren, u. a. ressourcenorientierte Psychotherapie, euthyme Therapie, Well-Being-Therapie, Mindfulness Based Therapy sowie narrative und Sinn fördernde Ansätze. Positive Psychologie und Wohlbefindensforschung finden immer mehr Beachtung: Was sind die Auswirkungen von Wohlbefinden, positiven Gefühlen, Zufriedenheit, konstruktiven Gedanken und eigenen Stärken? Wie begünstigen diese auch angesichts von Stress und Lebensbeeinträchtigungen ein erfülltes, produktives Leben? Und: Wie lässt sich Wohlbefinden im Rahmen einer Psychotherapie ganz direkt fördern? Geschrieben für... Psychologische und Ärztliche Psychotherapeuten, Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapeuten, Psychiater, Klinische Psychologen. Über die Herausgeber:innen: Dr. Renate Frank, promovierte Psychologin und Psychotherapeutin. Sie leitete die verhaltenstherapeutische Ambulanz der Universität Gießen; ihre Arbeits- und Forschungsschwerpunkte: Wohlbefinden und Lebensqualität. Prof. Dr. phil. Christoph Flückiger, Psychotherapeut und Supervisor, Leiter der Spezialpraxis für Generalisierte Angststörungen Universität Zürich; seine Forschungs- und Lehrinteressen: Erforschung allgemeiner Wirkfaktoren in der Psychotherapie und in psychologischen Interventionen.

In diesem Ratgeber erfahren Sie, wie Sie mit dem Schreiben das Glück im Alltag mehren und sich in Lebenskrisen selber helfen können. Die Methode erfordert keine Vorkenntnisse und ist für jeden erschwinglich. Die Anregungen sind wissenschaftlich fundiert und unterstützen Sie dabei, Ihre persönliche Entwicklung selbst in die Hand zu nehmen. Sie stärken Seele und Körper, beugen Burnout vor und trainieren kommunikative Kompetenzen. Menschen in Therapie und Beratung können Prozesse intensivieren. Wer noch keinen Therapeuten gefunden hat, kann die Wartezeit produktiv nutzen. Alle Anregungen eignen sich gut fürs Tagebuch und Journal. Hörübungen machen die Umsetzung leicht. Ein Begleiter, für alle, die gern schreiben, auch bei belastenden Erfahrungen. Aus dem Inhalt: Schreiben als Selbsthilfe – Grenzen: wann ist professionelle Hilfe wichtig – gut erforscht: amerikanische Schreibmethoden – neue Autobiografie – Tagebuch – Neurowissenschaft und Schreiben – Selbstmanagement – Achtsamkeitspraxis – Schreiben bei schwerer Krankheit – Lieblingsmethoden finden. Die Autorin: Dr. Birgit Schreiber ist seit 2007 Schreibdozentin und arbeitet als Journalistin und Coach (DGSF) in Bremen. Die Biografieforscherin und Poesietherapeutin inspiriert Menschen in ihren Workshops zu schreiben und sich mit Freude weiterzuentwickeln. Sie ist Mitherausgeberin des Fachmagazins „SchreibRÄUME“ und leitet Schreiblehrgänge für Therapeuten, Berater, Lehrende in Wien und an der Uni Vechta.

Do you also ask yourself how much your thinking, feeling and behavior are determined by your genes and biology? Do you doubt that interfering with our brain chemistry will make us happier and more content people? Are you skeptical that computer algorithms can capture your essence as a human being?This nonfiction book challenges the worldview of'divine man'(Harari), in which humans are determined by their biology and medicine serves to optimize them. The author shows that we are the active designers of our living conditions and thus determine our own physical and mental health.Be inspired to participate in shaping the future of a human society in which we have to decide where we live, how we live with each other, how we work, and how we educate ourselves. Target Audiences:Ideal for anyone interested in the fundamentals of brain research, psychology, and psychiatry, and who is concerned about the nature of human beings and their future.About the Author: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Gründer, psychiatrist and psychotherapist, is a professor at the University of Heidelberg. He heads the Department of Molecular Neuroimaging at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim. This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition Wie wollen wir leben? by Gerhard Gründer, published by Springer-Verlag GmbH, DE, part of Springer Nature in 2020. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors.

The book provides all the relevant information to understand the mental illness through psychopathology, global clinical manifestations and clinical patterns. It equips the reader with the basic knowledge to identify psychiatric conditions occurring alone or in the context of other medical illnesses, to distinguish health psychology and psychiatry, and to know what to do, how to do it, and how to communicate with the patient and to cooperate with the psychiatrist. The core chapters are dedicated to mental disorders diagnosed according to the DSM V, and are organized in sub-chapters with key feature boxes and schemes that will allow the global comprehension of the mental disorder and its clinical management. The work includes also a general chapter on psychopathology and one on psychopharmacology presenting the practical information about suggested doses, side effects, drug interactions and warnings for the main psychotropics. The final chapter deals with forensic and legalaspects. Fundamentals of Psychiatry for Health Care Professionals will appeal to a wide readership, from post graduate professionals who want to broaden their clinical knowledge of psychiatry to medical students and students of the health degree courses like Physiotherapy, Psychology, Nursing, or Dentistry.

Sexualität ist ein wichtiger Teil des Lebens. Durch psychische Erkrankungen oder andere Belastungen kann Sexualität gestört werden. Der fünfte Band in der Reihe Psychosomatik im Zentrum widmet sich den Besonderheiten der Sexualität bei psychischer Krankheit, wobei auch körperliche Aspekte, wie z.B. Schmerz nicht zu kurz kommen. Um den Umgang mit sexuellen Themen in der psychotherapeutischen Praxis zu erleichtern, werden viele Gedanken zur Vielfältigkeit von Sexualität dargestellt. Unter anderem geht es um die Enttabuisierung von Homo- oder Bisexualität, die Notwendigkeit unterschiedliche Geschlechtsidentitäten zu beachten und die generelle Schwierigkeit zu definieren was „Normalität“ im sexuellen Kontext sein sollte. Aktuelle kulturelle Entwicklungen haben viele Beschränkungen aufgelöst, gleichzeitig entstehen neue Zwänge zum Beispiel im Falle von kosmetischer Intimchirurgie, die unter dem Einfluss neuer Schönheitsideale Verbreitung findet. Dieser Band vermittelt das notwendige Wissen über die vielfältigen Einflüsse auf Sexualität zum Beispiel durch unterschiedliche Motive, Bindungsstile oder Traumata. Diese Zusammenhänge werden ergänzt durch umfassende Erläuterungen und Bespiele, die es Therapeut•innen erleichtern werden diese wichtigen Themen anzusprechen und in den therapeutischen Prozess einzubeziehen. Dieses Buch richtet sich in erster Linie an Ärzte, Psychotherapeuten, Klinische- und Gesundheitspsychologen sowie verwandte Berufsgruppen.

This book addresses the unmet needs of the medical community in dealing with the psychological problems, particularly anxiety and depression, of patients diagnosed with cancer. Providing a scholarly review of the impact of cancer diagnosis on patients'emotional and psychological status, as well as the evidence that psychological factors impact cancer occurrence and biological behavior, this book explores the therapeutic implications of such converse dynamics. Chapters review financial toxicity, eHealth, palliative care, mindfulness, sleep and cancer, social support and cancer, cultural diversity, pediatric and adolescent oncology, and geriatric oncology. While intended primarily for the professional readership of oncologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and palliative care physicians, a final chapter also provides practical information on available resources for patients. This fully updated and expanded new edition of Psychological Aspects of Cancer: A Guide to Emotional and Psychological Consequences of Cancer, Their Causes, and Their Management provides practitioners with cutting edge knowledge as well as practical information that translates into better care for patients with cancer.

This brief explores the research on psychopaths in various settings and in everyday life. Psychopaths are often predatory by nature but may appear normal to laypersons. Individuals working in health professions, forensic occupations, education and corporate environments are likely to encounter a person with psychopathic traits at some point in their respective careers; this brief highlights the value of being able to identify a person with psychopathic traits, to understand the implications, and to navigate any interactions. With recommendations for assessment and for guiding future interactions, this brief will be beneficial to mental health professionals, practitioners and researchers in psychology, forensic occupations, corrections, education, healthcare, and professionals in corporate environments.

Over the course of the last decade, political and mental entities at large have embraced global mental health: the idea that psychiatric health is vital to improved quality of life. Physicians globally have implemented guidelines recommended by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in 2007, thereby breaking down barriers to care and improving quality of life in areas where these practices have been implemented. Programs for training and education have expanded as a result. Clinicians benefit more from both local resources in some regions as well as in international collaboration and technological advancements. Even amidst all of these positive outcomes, clinicians still face some stumbling blocks. With worldwide statistics estimating that 450 million people struggle with mental, neuropsychiatric, and neurological disorders—25 percent of the world's non-communicable disease burden—rising to these challenges prove to be no small feat, even in wealthy Western nations. Various articles and books have been published on global mental health, but few of them thoroughly cover the clinical, research, innovative, and social implications as they pertain to psychiatry; often, only one of these aspects is covered. A comprehensive text that can keep pace with the rapidly evolving literature grows more and more valuable each day as clinicians struggle to piece together the changes around the world that leave open the possibility for improved outcomes in care. This book seeks to boldly rectify this situation by identifying innovative models of service delivery, training, education, research funding, and payment systems that have proven to be exemplary in implementation and scalability or have potential for scalability. Chapters describe specific barriers and challenges, illuminating effective strategies for improved outcomes. This text is the first peer-reviewed resource to gather prestigious physicians in global mental health from around the world and disseminate their expertise in the medical community at large in a format that is updateable, making it a truly cutting-edge resource in a world constantly changed by medical, scientific, and technological advances. Innovations in Global Mental Health is the ultimate resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, primary care physicians, hospitalists, policy makers, and all medical professionals at the forefront of global mental health and its implications for the future.

This book addresses current issues in the neuroscience and ethics of dementia care, including philosophical as well as ethical legal, and social issues (ELSIs), issues in clinical, institutional, and private care-giving, and international perspectives on dementia and care innovations. As such, it is a must-read for anyone interested in a well-researched, thought-provoking overview of current issues in dementia diagnosis, care, and social and legal policy. All contributions reflect the latest neuroscientific research on dementia, either broadly construed or in terms of the etiologies and symptoms of particular forms of dementia. Given its interdisciplinary and international scope, its depth of research, and its qualitative emphasis, the book represents a valuable addition to the available literature on neuroethics, gerontology, and neuroscientific memory research.

This book employs a direct and clear approach to understanding the medications used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. A range of areas, such as prescription errors, dosage modification in renal and hepatic dysfunction, augmentation strategies in treatment resistant patients, and recent findings from various clinical trials are addressed. Given its clear, straightforward approach, the book will be a valuable guide for all clinicians working with patients with psychiatric illness.

Over the course of the last two decades, improved practices in child and adolescent mental healthcare have led to a decreased environment of stigma, which also led to an increased identification and treatment of mental health disorders in children and youth. Considering that treatment and outcomes are improved with early intervention, this is good news. However, the success gained in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry leads to a new challenge: transitioning from adolescent care to adult care. It has been known for some time that children, adult, and geriatric patients all have unique needs where it comes to mental healthcare, yet limited work has been done where it comes to the shifting of the lifespan. Where it comes to the child-adult transition—defined as those in their late teens and early/mid-20s—there can be multiple barriers in seeking mental healthcare that stem from age-appropriate developmental approaches as well as include systems of care needs. Apart from increasing childhood intervention, the problem is exacerbated by the changing social dynamics: more youths are attending college rather than diving straight into the workforce, but for various reasons these youths can be more dependent on their parents more than previous generations. Technology has improved the daily lives of many, but it has also created a new layer of complications in the mental health world. The quality and amount of access to care between those with a certain level of privilege and those who do not have this privilege is sharp, creating more complicating factors for people in this age range. Such societal change has unfolded so rapidly that training programs have not had an opportunity to catch up, which has created a crisis for care. Efforts to modernize the approach to this unique age group are still young, and so no resource exists for any clinicians at any phase in their career. This book aims to serve as the first concise guide to fill this gap in the literature. The book will be edited by two leading figures in transition age youth, both of whom are at institutions that have been at the forefront of this clinical work and research. This proposed mid-sized guide is therefore intended to be a collaborative effort, written primarily by child and adolescent psychiatrists, and also with adult psychiatrists. The aim is to discuss the developmental presentation of many common mental health diagnoses and topics in chapters, with each chapter containing clinically-relevant “bullet points” and/or salient features that receiving providers, who are generally, adult-trained, should keep in mind when continuing mental health treatment from the child and adolescent system. Chapters will cover a wide range of challenges that are unique to transition-age youths, including their unique developmental needs, anxiety, mood, and personality disorders at the interface of this development, trauma and adjustment disorders, special populations, and a wide range of other topics. Each chapter will begin with a clinical pearl about each topic before delving into the specifics.

The field of academic psychiatry is in crisis, everywhere. It is not merely a health crisis of resource scarcity or distribution, competing claims and practice models, or level of development from one country to another, but a deeper, more fundamental crisis about the very definition and the theoretical basis of psychiatry. The kinds of questions that represent this crisis include whether psychiatry is a social science (like psychology or anthropology), whether it is better understood as part of the humanities (like philosophy, history, and literature), or if the future of psychiatry is best assured as a branch of medicine (based on genetics and neuroscience)? In fact, the question often debated since the beginning of modern psychiatry concerns the biomedical model so that part of psychiatry's perpetual self-questioning is to what extent it is or is not a branch of medicine. This unique and bold volume offers a representative and critical survey of the history of modern psychiatry with deeply informed transdisciplinary readings of the literature and practices of the field by two professors of psychiatry who are active in practice and engaged in research and have dual training in scientific psychiatry and philosophy. In alternating chapters presenting contrasting arguments for the future of psychiatry, the two authors conclude with a dialogue between them to flesh out the theoretical, research, and practical implications of psychiatry's current crisis, outlining areas of divergence, consensus, and fruitful collaborations to revision psychiatry today. The volume is scrupulously documented but written in accessible language with capsule summaries of key areas of theory, research, and practice for the student and practitioner alike in the social and human sciences and in medicine, psychiatry, and the neurosciences.

This book is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review of the psychopathology and epidemiology of domestic violence, accompanied by related medical and legal considerations. The introductory sections define domestic violence and its challenges. The major body of the book is devoted to individual topics in various communities and subgroups, covering their behavioral and mental implications. Topics include disparities and special populations, subtypes of offenders, ethical and legal components, impacts of gun ownership, and many other challenges. Each chapter begins with a case study to illustrate the issue presented, concluding with resources and guidelines when available.Intimate Partner Violence is an excellent resource for all clinicians who may encounter victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, including general, child, and forensic psychiatrists, emergency medicine physicians, primary care physicians, pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, school counselors, and all others.

Alkohol- und Tabakabhängigkeit treten meist gepaart auf und stellen nach wie vor ein großes medizinisches und soziales Problem dar. Die therapeutischen Möglichkeiten und Motivationsstrategien wurden in den letzten zehn Jahren deutlich verbessert. Heute können Untergruppen von Abhängigkeitserkrankungen definiert werden, die mit einer spezifischen Medikation und mit maßgeschneiderter Psychotherapie wesentlich bessere Langzeitergebnisse haben, als die früher üblichen starren Abstinenzprogramme. Dieses Buch widmet sich diesem neuen therapeutischen Ansatz. Es wurde in zweiter Auflage vollständig überarbeitet und um aktuelle Erkenntnisse erweitert. Neben neuen Strategien zur Prävention und Diagnostik (ICD-11 und DSM-5) werden schwerpunktmäßig psycho- und soziotherapeutische sowie medikamentöse Ansätze mit realistischen Therapiezielen in Bezug auf Untergruppen vorgestellt. Darüber hinaus wurden zahlreiche neue relevante Aspekte aufgenommen, wie die Temperamentsdiagnostik nach Akiskal, die Bedeutung der individuellen Chronobiologie, Lebensqualität als Therapieziel, „Cut Down“ oder Abstinenzorientierung sowie Entzugsmedikation und die Bedeutung neuer Anticraving-Medikamente. Das Buch richtet sich an alle Berufsgruppen, die Alkohol- und Tabakkranke therapeutisch begleiten.

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. Psychiatry as a medical specialism was constructed in the nineteenth century through the interplay of both the natural sciences and the human/social sciences. This interplay has created a hybrid discipline that spans biological and socio-cultural-historical domains, which has raised challenges for its understanding and research. This book focuses on one of the principal challenges – how can we explore mental symptoms and mental disorders as complexes of neurobiology on the one hand and meaning on the other?The chapters in this book, dedicated to Germán E Berrios, founder of the Cambridge school of psychopathology, tackles distinctive aspects of psychopathology or related areas. By means of a combination of approaches, chapters seek to unfold another element in our understanding of this field as well as raise new directions for its further study. Rethinking Psychopathology is a valuable resource for clinical psychologists and psychotherapists, psychological researchers, historians of psychology, cultural psychologists, critical psychologists, social scientists, philosophers of psychology, and philosophers of science.

Stellen Sie sich auch die Frage, wie stark Ihr Denken, Ihr Fühlen und Ihr Verhalten durch Ihre Gene und Ihre Biologie bestimmt sind? Haben Sie Zweifel daran, dass der Eingriff in unsere Hirnchemie uns zu glücklicheren und zufriedeneren Menschen macht? Sind Sie skeptisch, dass Computeralgorithmen Ihr Wesen als Mensch erfassen können?Dieses Sachbuch stellt das Weltbild des „göttlichen Menschen“ (Harari), in dem der Mensch durch seine Biologie determiniert ist und die Medizin zu seiner Optimierung dient, infrage. Der Autor zeigt, dass wir die aktiven Gestalter unserer Lebensbedingungen sind und damit über die eigene physische und psychische Gesundheit bestimmen.Lassen Sie sich anregen zur Mitarbeit bei der Gestaltung der Zukunft einer menschlichen Gesellschaft, in der wir zu entscheiden haben, wo wir leben, wie wir miteinander leben, wie wir arbeiten und wie wir uns bilden. Zielgruppen:Ideal für alle, die sich für die Grundlagen von Hirnforschung, Psychologie und Psychiatrie interessieren und die sich Gedanken über das Wesen des Menschen und dessen Zukunft machen.Zum Autor: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Gründer, Psychiater und Psychotherapeut, ist Professor an der Universität Heidelberg. Er leitet die Abteilung für Molekulares Neuroimaging am Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit in Mannheim.

Gute zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen sind von grundlegender Bedeutung für jede Form der therapeutischen Arbeit. Das vierte Buch in der Reihe Psychosomatik im Zentrum widmet sich den Ansprüchen und Realitäten, Chancen und Risiken der therapeutischen Arbeit mit psychisch kranken Menschen. Fritz Riffer eröffnet mit der wichtigen Frage, was die gute Therapeutin und ihre therapeutischen Beziehungen ausmacht. Weitere Beiträge beschäftigen sich mit realistischen Ansprüchen und Erwartungen an Therapeuten, Übertragungsphänomenen sowie Liebe und erotischem Erleben in therapeutischen Beziehungen. Anschließend werden Chancen von achtsamkeitsbasierten und systemischen Herangehensweisen sowie Filmtherapie und tiergestützter Entwicklungsförderung aufgezeigt. Mögliche Risiken, wie etwa Grenzüberschreitungen, Aggression und Gewalt sowie sekundäre Traumatisierung werden ebenso thematisiert.Dieses Buch richtet sich in erster Linie an Ärzte, Psychotherapeuten, Klinische-und Gesundheitspsychologen sowie verwandte Berufsgruppen, die therapeutische Beziehungen mit psychisch kranken Menschen gestalten.

Leitlinien dienen dazu, Versorgungsfragen zu formulieren, das umfangreiche Wissen dazu zusammenzutragen und kritisch zu bewerten, gegensätzliche Standpunkte zu klären und das derzeitige Vorgehen der Wahl zu definieren. Sie sollen Patienten, Angehörige und Therapeuten bei der Entscheidung über angemessene Maßnahmen der Krankenversorgung unter spezifischen medizinischen Umständen unterstützen.Dieses Buch enthält die Langversion der S3-Leitlinie zur Diagnostik und Therapie Bipolarer Störungen mit Stand Februar 2019. Diese stellt eine aktuelle, überarbeitete Fassung der ersten Version der Leitlinie dar, welche 2012 veröffentlicht wurde, und enthält neben überarbeiteten auch neu generierte Abschnitte, Statements und Empfehlungen.

Dieses vollständig überarbeitete Praxisbuch für Psychotherapeuten, Psychodynamiker, Psychotherapeuten in Ausbildung macht die Intensive psychodynamische Kurzzeittherapie nach Davanloo (IS-TDP) für Psychotherapeuten nutzbar – eine Therapiemethode für alle neurotischen Symptom- und Persönlichkeitsstörungen einschließlich früher Störungen und Traumatisierungen. Die Arbeit erfolgt emotions- und übertragungsfokussiert und kann im Stundenkontingent einer Kassenpraxis für tiefenpsychologisch fundierte ebenso wie für Verhaltenstherapie eingesetzt werden. Auf neurologisch definierten Bahnen werden bisher verdrängte kindliche Gefühle von Wut, Schuld und Trauer bewusst erlebt und systematisch durchgearbeitet. Dadurch verändert sich die dazugehörende destruktive Organisation für unbewusste Abwehr- und Beziehungsmuster. Die Methode basiert auf 50 Jahren audiovisueller empirischer Forschung; die Ergebnisforschung belegt die nachhaltige Wirksamkeit. Aus dem Inhalt: Einführung in die Theorie der Technik – Viele Beispiele, die die spezifischen technischen Interventionen der IS-TDP aufzeigen – Anwendung der IS-TDP bei verschiedenen Störungsbildern anhand von kommentierten Transkripten aus Erstinterviews, Therapieverläufen und Katamnesen. Die Herausgeberinnen:Dr. med. Gerda Gottwik, FÄ für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, niedergelassen in Nürnberg. Dr. med. Ingrid Orbes, FÄ für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie in Erlangen. Beide sind in Fortbildung und Supervision zur Methode tätig.

This book examines 23 case examples of the most common comorbid presentations of sleep and psychiatric disturbances from a reader-friendly, digestible approach. Most chapters are written and edited by the rare experts certified in both sleep and psychiatry. Every case details the clinical history, examination, results, diagnosis, clinical pearls and suggested reading, making the book both highly clinical and direct. Most chapters include tables for easy reference and special considerations that are often neglected in other sleep psychiatry texts. The text is easy-to-use on an as-needed basis, or as a standalone guide to these issues. Written by multidisciplinary experts in the field, Comorbid Sleep Psychiatry is a valuable resource for busy psychiatrists, sleep physicians, primary care doctors, psychologists, and all clinicians working with patients who may suffer from sleep and/or psychiatric disturbances.

This book focuses on the value of supervised Disulfiram therapy, highlighting the many potential and unique benefits of Disulfiram. One of the oldest drugs available for the long-term management of alcohol dependence, Disulfiram remains a viable treatment option for alcohol dependence and has been shown in recent studies to be more successful in treating patients with alcohol dependence than Naltrexone, Topiramate and Acamprosate. It is also useful in dual diagnosis patients and those with co-morbid cocaine and alcohol dependence. Although Disulfiram's mechanism of action in alcohol dependence was long thought to be its effects as a psychological deterrent, more recent studies point to potential anti-craving effects as well. In dedicated chapters, the book reviews major clinical trials of Disulfiram spanning nearly 60 years, its historical aspects and discovery, side effects, treatment protocols and uses in the context of alcohol dependence. The book also discusses the use ofDisulfiram across diverse populations along with monitoring for compliance and various adverse effects that may manifest. Further topics include Disulfiram implant therapy and the role of Disulfiram in the modern long-term pharmacotherapy of alcohol dependence, as well as the role of cognitive behavior therapy in enhancing the effects of Disulfiram and the emerging role of Disulfiram in treating cocaine dependence and pathological gambling. As such, the book offers a “one-stop” comprehensive guide to all aspects of Disulfiram therapy.

This book is the first to systematically describe the key components necessary to ensure successful implementation of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) across mental health settings and non-mental health settings that require behavioral management. This resource is designed by the leading experts in CPS and is focused on the clinical and implementation strategies that have proved most successful within various private and institutional agencies. The book begins by defining the approach before delving into the neurobiological components that are key to understanding this concept. Next, the book covers the best practices for implementation and evaluating outcomes, both in the long and short term. The book concludes with a summary of the concept and recommendations for additional resources, making it an excellent concise guide to this cutting edge approach. Collaborative Problem Solving is an excellent resource for psychiatrists,psychologists, social workers, and all medical professionals working to manage troubling behaviors. The text is also valuable for readers interested in public health, education, improved law enforcement strategies, and all stakeholders seeking to implement this approach within their program, organization, and/or system of care.

Trainees in subspecialty of geriatric psychiatry and general psychiatry need to master core competencies in geriatric psychiatry in order to practice. This book is designed to provide short-answer question-based learning centering around the core curriculum topics in geriatric psychiatry and is primarily ideal not only for medical students, residents, and fellows, but also for psychiatrists preparing for re-certification. This book features approximately 300 short-answer questions on geriatric psychiatry topics, each comprising the stem of a brief clinical scenario or concise question with expected number of answers. The book also features detailed teaching notes, graphics, and the respective source references. The format is consistently structured from chapter to chapter, practical and concise, and designed to enhance the reader's diagnostic and management ability and clinical understanding. Each answer includes a concise discussion, pertinent illustrations, and source references. This text is a valuable reference and teaching tool that provides an opportunity for learning across a rapidly growing field. The material covered matches the existing postgraduate curricula in geriatric psychiatry and helps prepare candidates for their specialty and subspecialty certification examinations. The cases map well to both the American Geriatric Psychiatry Association and Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry as well as other international postgraduate curricula. The book covers main topics within geriatric psychiatry, some such as substance use disorders and sexuality and sexual dysfunction in later life. As the Baby Boomers age, this reference will continue to be a valuable staple in geriatric workforce training. Geriatric Psychiatry Study Guide is the ultimate resource for students, residents, fellows, psychiatrists, psychologists, family practitioners, nurses, social workers,and all clinicians rising to the challenges of the mental health segment of the geriatric workforce.

This book is an easy-to-use guide to short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for early career practitioners and students of mental health. Written by an expert psychiatric educator, this book is meticulously designed to emphasize clarity and succinctness to facilitate quality training and practice. Developed in a reader-friendly voice, the text begins by introducing the theoretical underpinnings of psychodynamic psychotherapy. Topics include the principles of attachment theory, the dual system theory of emotion processing, decision theory, choice point analysis and a critical review of the research literature. The book then shifts its focus to a description in a manualized format of the objectives and tasks of each phase of therapy within the framework of the engagement, emotion-processing and termination phases. The book concludes with a chapter on psychodynamically informed clinical practice for non-psychotherapists. Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is the ultimate tool for the education of students, residents, trainees, and fellows in psychiatry, psychology, counseling, social work, and all other clinical mental health professions.

This book provides a comprehensive review of mental health topics for pre- and postsurgical patients. The book discusses general aspects of psychiatric care during the immediate pre- and postsurgical phase, such as pain management, psychopharmacological management or legal aspects of informed consent. The volume dedicates one section to specific subspecialties, including cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, organ transplantation, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, and many others. Each of these chapters address preoperative psychiatric risk factors, evaluations, impact, and management recommendations for prevention and treatment of the most common psychiatric complications. The final section reviews the current dilemmas and questions for future research in this field, including delirium and capacity evaluation. The text concludes with commentary written by experts in the fields of consultation-liaison psychiatry and surgery on future directions and considerations. Perioperative Psychiatry is a valuable resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, surgeons, trainees, nurses, social workers, and all medical professionals concerned with the behavioral health of surgical patients.

The aim of this unique book is to provide an overview of recent advances bridging the gap between psychiatry and neuroscience, allowing a fruitful dialogue between both sciences. The emerging interactions and mutual contributions between neuroscience and psychiatry are here recognized. This book is designed to identify the borders, trends and implications in both fields today.Comprehensive and developed by a renowned group of experts from both fields, the book is divided into four parts: Epistemological Considerations About the Study of Normal and Abnormal Human Behaviors; From Basic Neurosciences to Human Brain; Neurosciences, Learning, Teaching and the Role of Social Environment; and Explaining Human Pathological Behaviors: From Brain Disorders to Psychopathology. A unique and invaluable addition to the literature in psychiatry and neuroscience, Psychiatry and Neuroscience Update – Vol. II: A Translational Approach offers an important and clearer understanding of the relationship between these two disciplines. This book is directed to students, professionals and researchers of medicine, psychology, psychopedagogy and nursery.

The World Health Organization states that depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and predicts that by 2030 the epidemic of depression raging across the world will be the single biggest contributor to the overall burden of disease of all health conditions. Yet this gloomy picture masks a number of paradoxes concerning the diagnosis and cultural interpretation of depression that appear to challenge the claimed prevalence rates on which it is based. This book's essays by some of the world's leading researchers and scholars on depression explores these anomalies in detail from multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives, and in doing so reshapes the debate on the nature of depression that is currently under way in the US and abroad. At the book's core is the exploration from the multiple perspectives of a key dilemma: is the epidemic of depression real or is it just apparent? In particular, could it be the result of criteria laid down in the official American classification system of mental disorders, the DSM, interacting with cultural changes to reshape our view of melancholy, pathologizing what were formerly normal symptoms of grief or intense sadness? The debate over the DSM's conception of depression has an international relevance, with the WHO's upcoming revisions to its International Classification of Diseases requiring coordination with the DSM. This collection of perspectives has an unprecedented international dimension, as scholars from Europe and around the world join US academics to explore a central and controversial element of contemporary psychiatric diagnosis - and one that has enormous practical implications for the future of mental health care and how we view our emotions. The book's accessible essays will make it useful to scholars, practitioners, and students across a wide range of disciplines.

In keeping with the growing emphasis on psychiatry in the medical school curriculum, problem-based learning (PBL) offers students a unique patient-centred, multidisciplinary approach to study and the synthesis of knowledge.The new 2nd edition of Problem-Based Behavioral Science and Psychiatry integrates DSM-5 updates and diagnostic criteria, and is fully consistent with PBL models and methods. Building on the strengths of the popular and widely downloaded 1st edition, the 2nd edition is a clinically robust resource for both the medical and the behavioral science student. Over 40 contributors, many themselves graduates of PBL medical schools, apply problem-based learning methods to specific psychiatric disorders, general clinical issues, and bedrock physician skills such as the intake interview and treatment planning.The book's fictional case vignettes illustrated typical patient scenarios, providing real-world context for content areas,and accompanying case diagrams show the relationships between patient behaviour and underlying neurobiological structures. Each student-friendly section ends with helpful review questions. A sampling of the content areas covered:· Childhood development and brain development.· Major psychiatric illnesses, including personality, mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.· Stress, substance abuse, and violence.· Eating, sleep, and sexual disorders.· Coping skills and treatment compliance.· End-of-life care.· PLUS chapters on cultural sensitivity, ethical concerns, and the physician/patient relationship.This book is ideal for first and second year medical students wanting to learn about psychiatry in the exciting context of realistic cases. It also makes an excellent prep/review text for third- and fourth-year medical students preparing for the USMLE Step 1 and 2 exams, as well as being suited to graduate students in psychology or clinical social work. Problem-Based Behavioral Science and Psychiatry encourages lifelong learning and helps build the foundation for a lifelong career.

The complex intersecting of genetic, biological, and environmental factors can make intellectual impairments difficult for clinicians to assess and treat. When such comorbid conditions as substance abuse or bipolar disorder are part of the equation, so are increased risks for clinical uncertainties and therapeutic dead-ends.The Handbook of Psychopathology in Intellectual Disability reflects the diversity of its subject in prevalence and presentation, testing methods and treatment options. Besides focusing on specific pathologies as they affect the course of intellectual disability (ID), its coverage spans the field from in-depth analyses of psychosocial aspects of ID to promising new findings in genetics and the ongoing challenge of providing personalized care tailored to individual client needs. Expert contributors bridge gaps between the evidence base and best practices and improved policy for maximum utility. In addition, chapters are written to benefit the widest variety of professionals treating clients with ID across disciplines. Key areas featured in the Handbook include:General issues and assessment methods.Core etiological approaches, including neuroimaging.Comorbid psychopathology, including mood, anxiety, and personality disorders.Common clinical conditions, such as ADHD, autism, and behavior problems.Medical and psychological interventions as well as community and inpatient services.Future directions in research and evidence-based practices.The Handbook of Psychopathology in Intellectual Disability is an essential reference for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians and other scientist-practitioners in clinical psychology, psychiatry, social work, rehabilitation medicine, public health, and neuropsychology.

A workable vision of scientific practice has proven to be an elusive, if laudable, goal for professional psychology. The field cannot be faulted for failing to seek scientific wisdom, but it has been slow to integrate that wisdom fully with the wisdom of practice. This has proven to be a major oversight for, despite psychology's long­ if the standing commitment to science, practitioners are unlikely to think scientifically methods and products of science are described in ways that make it impossible to do so. Unfortunately, the rhetoric of science too often has done just that: So focused has it been on the problem of distinguishing good science from bad that it has inadvertently defeated any hope of a practical science developing in our field. We offer one remedy for this situation: This book is about scientific thinking for the professional psychologist. Specifically, it is a primer on the application of scientific logic to professional practice. We argue that the professional needs a more straightforward and realistic scientific identity than heretofore has been available. The professional consciously must become a local clinical scientist, bringing all the power of scientific thought to the specifics of the clinical situation. Contrary to forces in psychology that promote uncritical acceptance of science as given by academic researchers or, alternatively, that encourage criticism and ultimate disregard of the scientific endeavor, we call for a redoubling of efforts to incorporate scientific thought into practical professional inquiry.

The initial conceptualization of this book was much more narrow than the final product that has emerged. I started out believing that it would be enlightening to have a group of acknowledged rational-emotive therapy (RET) expert practitioners with well-established literary credentials write about how they approach the problem of modifying dient irrationality. Many RET practitioners of all levels of experience are, on the one hand, enamored of the economy, the precision, and the accuracy of psychological insight that RET theory offers, but they are, on the other hand, equally frustrated by their own inability to'persuade'or otherwise change some of the dients they work with more quickly or even at all. Indeed, dients themselves frequently express the view that RET is illuminating, yet they find themselves at the same time puzzled and perplexed by their inability to make the substantial changes that RET invites. It became dearer as I discussed the project with many of the contrib­ utors that to practice RET effectively requires more than just innovative and persistent assessment and intervention techniques. For example, Rus­ sell Grieger expressed the view that more prerequisite work needs to be done on the value and philosophical systems of dients-induding person­ al responsibility and the philosophy of happiness-before many dients can show significant shifts in their thinking. Susan Walen raised the gener­ al issues of how effective RET can be in the treatment of biologically driven affective disorders.