Understanding The Epidemiology Of Schizophrenia
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| Author | : Robin M. Murray |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009-10-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 9780521121026 |
An international team of leading researchers and clinicians provides the first comprehensive, epidemiological overview of this multi-faceted and still-perplexing disorder. Controversial issues such as the validity of discrete or dimensional classifications of schizophrenia and the continuum between psychosis and 'normality' are explored in depth. Separate chapters are devoted to topics of particular relevance to schizophrenia such as suicide, violence and substance abuse. Finally, new prospects for treatment and prevention are considered.
| Author | : Dinesh Bhugra |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 367 |
| Release | : 2010-12-02 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1139494007 |
Human migration is a global phenomenon and is on the increase. It occurs as a result of 'push' factors (asylum, natural disaster), or as a result of 'pull' factors (seeking economic or educational improvement). Whatever the cause of the relocation, the outcome requires individuals to adjust to their new surroundings and cope with the stresses involved, and as a result, there is considerable potential for disruption to mental health. This volume explores all aspects of migration, on all scales, and its effect on mental health. It covers migration in the widest sense and does not limit itself to refugee studies. It covers issues specific to the elderly and the young, as well as providing practical tips for clinicians on how to improve their own cultural competence in the work setting. The book will be of interest to all mental health professionals and those involved in establishing health and social policy.
| Author | : Chris Frith |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2003-05-22 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 0191579238 |
Schizophrenia is the archetypal form of madness. Schizophrenia is a common disorder and has a devastating effect on sufferers and their families-patients typically hear voices in their heads and hold bizarre beliefs. The schizophrenic patient presented to the public in sensational press reports and lurid films bears little resemblance to reality of the illness. This book describes what schizophrenia is really like, how the illness progresses, and the treatments that have been applied. It also summarizes the most up-to-date knowledge available about the biological bases of this disorder. Finally it attempts to give some idea of what it is like to have schizophrenia and what this disorder tells us about the relationship between mind and brain. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
| Author | : Ezra Susser M.D. |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 562 |
| Release | : 2006-06-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 9780199775170 |
Searching for the causes of mental disorders is as exciting as it it complex. The relationship between pathophysiology and its overt manifestations is exceedingly intricate, and often the causes of a disorder are elusive at best. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone trying to track these causes, whether they be clinical researchers, public health practitioners, or psychiatric epidemiologists-in-training. Uniting theory and practice in very clear language, it makes a wonderful contribution to both epidemiologic and psychiatric research. Rather than attempting to review the descriptive epidemiology of mental disorders, this book gives much more dynamic exposition of the thinking and techniques used to establish it. Starting out by tracing the brief history of psychiatric epidemiology, the book describes the study of risk factors as causes of mental disorders. Subsequent sections discuss approaches to investigation of biologic, genetic, or social causes and the statistical analysis of study results. The book concludes by following some of the problems involved in the search for genetic causes of mental disorders, and more complex casual relationships.
| Author | : Stephen H. Koslow |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 409 |
| Release | : 2014-09-18 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1107033233 |
A concise review of current research into suicide providing a guide to understanding this disease and its increasing incidence globally.
| Author | : Laurence J. Kirmayer |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 725 |
| Release | : 2015-07-29 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1107032202 |
Revisioning Psychiatry brings together new perspectives on the causes and treatment of mental health problems. The contributors emphasize the importance of understanding experience and explore how the brain, the person, and the social world interact to give rise to mental health problems as well as resilience and recovery.
| Author | : John I. Nurnberger |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 415 |
| Release | : 2012-09-13 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0521896495 |
A comprehensive, up-to-date resource providing information about genetic influences on disorders of behavior.
| Author | : Xavier F. Amador |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 416 |
| Release | : 2004-07-22 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0198525680 |
The insight a patient shares into their own psychosis is fundamental to their condition - it goes to the heart of what we understand 'madness' to be. Can a person be expected to accept treatment for a condition that they deny they have? Can a person be held responsible for their actions if those actions are inspired by their own unique perceptions and beliefs - beliefs that no-one else shares? The new edition of this unique book shows how we can better understand the patient's view of their illness, and provides valuable advice for all those involved in the treatment of mental illness.
| Author | : David G. Kleinbaum |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 552 |
| Release | : 1991-01-16 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 9780471289852 |
Epidemiologic Research Principles and Quantitative Methods DavidG. Kleinbaum, Ph.D. Lawrence L. Kupper. Ph.D. Hal Morgenstern,Ph.D. Epidemiologic Research covers the principles and methodsof planning, analysis and interpretation of epidemiologic researchstudies. It supplies the applied researcher with the mostup-to-date methodological thought and practice. Specifically, thebook focuses on quantitative (including statistical) issues arisingfrom epidemiologic investigations, as well as on the questions ofstudy design, measurement and validity. EpidemiologicResearch emphasizes practical techniques, procedures andstrategies. It presents them through a unified approach whichfollows the chronology of issues that arise during theinvestigation of an epidemic. The book's viewpoint ismultidisciplinary and equally useful to the epidemiologicresearcher and to the biostatistician. Theory is supplemented bynumerous examples, exercises and applications. Full solutions aregiven to all exercises in a separate solutions manual. Importantfeatures * Thorough discussion of the methodology of epidemiologicresearch * Stress on validity and hence on reliability * Balanced approach, presenting the most important prevailingviewpoints * Three chapters with applications of mathematical modeling
| Author | : American Psychiatric Association |
| Publisher | : American Psychiatric Publishing |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2021-09-24 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781955245180 |
