Other branches of medicine books

Social interactions of autistic and non-autistic persons are intriguing. The fact that people with autism and those around them occasionally manage to share things in life represents a remarkable achievement-such interactions...

This book traces the work of German philosopher Karl Jaspers (1883-1969) from his origins as a young psychiatrist up to his maturity as an existentialist philosopher. The critique of Jaspers's thought follows his attempts to grant...

For 20 years Soviet psychiatric abuse dominated the agenda of the World Psychiatric Association. It ended only after the Soviet Foreign Ministry intervened. Cold War in Psychiatry tells the full story for the first time and from...

For 20 years Soviet psychiatric abuse dominated the agenda of the World Psychiatric Association. It ended only after the Soviet Foreign Ministry intervened. Cold War in Psychiatry tells the full story for the first time and from...

The millions each year who enter psychotherapy need to have information to make intelligent decisions before therapy. This book is written in layperson's terms with easy to understand explanations and a reference section at the...

The author combines the observational skills of a journalist, the love of a mother, and the grief of a wife in this gripping tale of what happens to a family when one member suffers from bipolar disorder. Inner guilt and torments...

Highly articulate and self-aware, Elyn Saks offers a moving insight into the world of a schizophrenic. This compelling account will bring hope to sufferers and understanding to all.

Allowing many chemical reactions to be completed within minutes, microwave heating has revolutionized preparative chemistry. As a result, this technology has been widely adopted in both academic and industrial laboratories....

A successful all-in-one program for treating domestic violence offenders.

Expert storytellers weave together the science, technological advances, medical urgencies, and human stories that chronicle the development of the field of diagnostic virology.

Follows a historical discoveries that defined...

Grounded in author Allen Frances's extensive clinical experience, this practical guide helps the busy clinician find the right psychiatric diagnosis and avoid the many pitfalls that lead to errors. Covering every disorder...

Contributes to the understanding of ethics as the cornerstone of mindfulness-based practice. This title is of interest to those who are involved in delivering mindfulness-based interventions, including psychologists, counselors,...

Myths and fairytales are our rich heritage; a veritable feast of ancient wisdom passed down through the ages in the form of stories. This book provides stories that can be adapted and applied to the needs of different client...

Features Katie - a teenager with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In this title, Katie invites readers to learn about OCD from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is, how her obsessions and compulsions affect...

People on the autism spectrum often present with symptoms indicating poor self-awareness or hyper-awareness, low self-esteem, depression and difficulty connecting with others. Treatment which relies on medical and behavioral views...

Addiction Medicine presents a conceptual framework for understanding addiction and discusses state-of-the-art treatments techniques. Topics include diagnosis and clarification, as well as neurobiological and molecular theories,...

Psychiatry can present a unique and sometimes daunting set of challenges to those approaching the specialty for the first time. Suitable for preparation for work in A&E, and the wards, this book is full of practical hints and tips...

Focuses on the problem of psychosis, understood from a psychoanalytic perspective, as it manifests itself in different contexts and different levels of organisation: from the individual psychoanalytic session, through work with...

This Third Edition of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation expands this illustrated review and introductory guide to nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation. The authors present nuclear medicine-related physics...

The Origins of NLP brings together the recollections and thoughts of some of the main protagonists from the very early days of NLP. In 1971 Richard Bandler and Frank Pucelik were students at Kresege College at the University of...

This gives practical guidance on how mental health professionals can identify and respond to domestic violence experienced by their patients. It covers the prevalence of domestic violence, its association with mental health...

Controversial and powerful - a shocking indictment of the pseudo-science at the heart of modern psychiatry

The probability for exposure to damaging radiation, toxic chemicals in the environment and adverse biological agents has increased exponentially today. The more frequent and faster travel that we experience today also escalates...

This revised text features an introduction and clinical guide to Barkley's 10-session parent training programme and helpful parent and teacher handouts - with permission to photocopy. It incorporates DSM-IV diagnostic criteria and...

This expanded and updated new edition reflects the growing importance of the structured professional judgement approach to violence risk assessment and management. It offers comprehensive guidance on decision-making in cases where...