Demystifying Psychiatry

Demystifying Psychiatry
Author: Charles F. Zorumski
Publisher:
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 019538640X

Psychiatry is arguably the most misunderstood specialty in modern medicine and psychiatrists are often thought of as part physician, part confessor, part police officer, and part shaman. In Demystifying Psychiatry, two eminent psychiatrists offer an illuminating look at the entire field, offering a clear and informative portrait of a medical specialty often clouded in myth. Zorumski and Rubin range from a basic discussion of what psychiatry is, to the types of illnesses psychiatrists treat, the training of psychiatrists, the treatment of psychiatric disorders (covering medications, psychotherapy, lifestyle interventions, electroconvulsive therapy, and much more), and how families can help with treatment. They caution the consumer about practices that should raise red flags. The book also covers new trends in psychiatry and explores the future of the field, predicting that major advances in genetics and neuroscience will lead to rapid and amazing changes in psychiatry. The book concludes with extensive reference materials that will be valuable both to general readers and medical practitioners.

Demystifying Schizophrenia for the General Practitioner

Demystifying Schizophrenia for the General Practitioner
Author: Steven J. Siegel
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2010-09-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0763758655

Schizophrenia is devastating psychiatric disorder that is often misunderstood. Demystifying Schizophrenia for the General Practitioner is an essential manual for clinicians illustrating how schizophrenia affects patients, their families and society using poignant real world examples to explain its onset, progression and prognosis. This book includes criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia based on the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). Special emphasis is placed on differential diagnosis, co-morbidities, medications, and additional treatment options. The authors provide expert guidance on helping patients to cope with family and cultural issues for this highly complex disorder.

Demystifying Psychiatric Conditions and Treatments

Demystifying Psychiatric Conditions and Treatments
Author: Richa Bhatia
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2018-04-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781717179234

According to the WHO, 450 million people worldwide suffer from a psychiatric disorder. Not even half are able to get treatment for these conditions. This book is written with the goal to enhance awareness about psychiatric disorders so that many more people can be aware and seek treatment. Described herein are some psychiatric disorders, along with various treatment options in an easy to understand style. This volume includes a discussion on ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Psychotic disorders, and Eating disorders. This book also answers several commonly asked questions that the author has encountered during years of psychiatric practice

Demystifying Love

Demystifying Love
Author: Stephen B. Levine
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 113591379X

Intended primarily for mental health professionals, Demystifying Love deals plainly with topics rarely written about for clinicians. The book discusses in a small package highly readable and useful topics, such as love (as both noun and verb), psychological intimacy, sexual desire, as well as infidelity, both in background concepts and clinical guidelines. As the book shows, love is the logical point of departure for a clinical understanding of sexuality and its problems. It is the most conventional framework for understanding sexual behaviors, the one that is broadly endorsed across many cultures, often as the ideal context for sexual expression. The book integrates an analysis of love in patients dealing with intimacy, sexual desire, infidelity, forgiveness and reconciliation. Detailed with compelling case studies, the author’s skill as a therapist comes through in the discussion of these topics—many of which are at the heart of numerous couple problems. In creating this illuminating work for mental health professionals, Dr. Levine may have underestimated its appeal. Dr. Levine’s ability to shed light on our internal processes as we love and attempt to be loved throughout life may prove to be of interest to a far broader audience.

65 Answers about Psychiatric Conditions

65 Answers about Psychiatric Conditions
Author: Richa Bhatia
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2018-06-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781721560653

Are ups and downs in mood bipolar? Can difficulty focusing be due to something other than ADHD? What are the possible causes of insomnia? How is a delusion different from an overvalued idea? Dr. Richa Bhatia answers common questions about mental illness and treatments in this book Mental health is an integral part of overall health and well-being. It is estimated that on average, almost one person out of a family would suffer from a psychiatric disorder at some point. The consequences and sequelae of not getting treatment for psychiatric disorders can be many, and at times, severe. Early recognition is important, and effective treatment is available. This book is written in a question and answer format, answering many questions that people commonly have about psychiatric conditions or treatments, with the goal to enhance awareness so that more and more people seek treatment in a timely manner.

Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience

Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience
Author: Charles Zorumski
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2011-06-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199768765

Research in neuroscience is revolutionizing how we think about psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Psychiatric disorders reflect dysfunction of the human mind and involve changes in cognition, emotion, and motivation. Understanding how the neural networks that underlie these mental functions become dysfunctional holds great promise for devising innovative approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Scientific progress is being driven, in part, by advances in human functional neuroimaging, which is being used to characterize the activity of specific brain circuits at rest and during the performance of specific tasks. Moreover, advances in clinical neuroscience are being coupled with expanding knowledge about genetics and cellular and synaptic neuroscience. Taken together, these advancements offer the hope of much more mechanism-based approaches to treatment in the future. Better understanding of neural circuits also can provide the basis for innovative psychotherapeutic strategies that take advantage of brain plasticity for purposes of neurorehabilitation. In this book, we examine recent developments in the field of network neuroscience and their potential impact on clinical psychiatry, including the way that psychiatrists are trained and interact with other medical specialties and mental health professionals.

Demystifying mental health

Demystifying mental health
Author: Sizzino.com
Publisher: Sizzino.com
Total Pages: 13
Release: 2024-04-10
Genre: Education
ISBN:

I denne e-bog gennemgås bl.a.: This e-book will equip you with knowledge and tools to navigate your mental health journey. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: Understanding Common Concerns: Demystify common mental health issues faced by young people, such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Combating Stigma: Learn why seeking help is a sign of strength and explore resources available for support. Developing Healthy Habits: Discover the power of exercise, healthy eating, sleep hygiene, and mindfulness practices in boosting mental wellbeing. Building Resilience: Gain tips for managing stress, challenging negative thoughts, and cultivating gratitude. Creating Strong Connections: Learn the importance of social connection and strategies for fostering healthy relationships. This book aims to empower you to take charge of your mental health. It will guide you towards a more balanced, positive, and fulfilling life.