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Abnormal and clinical psychology: an introductory textbook
- Author:
- BENNETT Paul
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 508p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
- Edition:
- 2nd
What are the causes of mental health problems? What are the best treatments for mental health problems? How do the experiences of people with mental health problems compare with the academic models of disorders? Building on the success of the first edition, this textbook has been updated to include the latest research and therapeutic approaches as well as developments in clinical practice. This book now contains: Expanded coverage of the aetiology of conditions; Assessment of the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria; Analysis of cross-cultural issues; Case studies that include patient perspectives; A new chapter on somatoform disorders; and, Improved pedagogy such as research boxes and thinking about features that encourage readers to think critically about what they are learning. The book maintains the structure of the first edition with two main sections: the first introduces and critically evaluates the conceptual models of mental health problems and their treatment; the second contains in-depth analysis of a variety of disorders such as schizophrenia, trauma-related conditions and addictions. In the second section, chapters are restructured to give a comprehensive aetiology of the disorder as well as analysis of treatments for the condition. Each disorder is viewed from psychological, social, and biological perspectives and different intervention types are investigated.
The young mind
- Editors:
- BAILEY Sue, SHOOTER Mike, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Bantam Press
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 388p.
- Place of publication:
- London
It is estimated that the number of children and young adults affected by mental health problems has almost doubled in one generation; statistics suggest that there are now millions of young sufferers. Two child psychiatrists bring together the contributions of 30 professionals in a practical guide to the emotional development of children and adolescents and provide accessible information for concerned parents, teachers and young adults themselves. The book is divided into six parts: growing up; parenting, school; emotional health; serious disorders; contexts causes and effects; and treatments and therapies. Chapters look specifically, although relatively briefly, at some of the most distressing issues facing young people today including, depression, eating disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress disorders, behaviour problems drugs, alcohol, self-harm, psycho-sexual development, obsessions and dealing with loss. Each chapter signposts the reader to further help and support. The book has been recommended as an excellent first point of reference for parents and teachers.
The Nature of unhappiness
- Author:
- SMAIL David
- Publisher:
- Constable and Robinson
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 509p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The author sees psychotherapy as having limited value in treating psychological disorders in modern society and argues that it is not the will to change ourselves that is needed, but the will to change our social order.
Psychological therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder
- Author:
- ADSHEAD Gwen
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 177, August 2000, pp.144-148.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Since the incidence and prevalence rates for PTSD in the community are significant, it is important that general practitioners and psychiatrists be familiar with possible therapeutic options. This review looks at the published evidence about the effectiveness of psychological treatment for PTSD. Although a proportion of people with complex or chronic PTSD may require specialist interventions, most patients can be treated effectively by a general psychiatric service which can offer both pharmacological and psychological interventions.
A tale of two stories
- Author:
- O'CONNOR Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 3(7), March 2000, pp.240-242.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
This article describes the work of a mental health practitioner using the narrative approach when working with children at primary care level. Illustrated with a case study.
Learning to conduct psychotherapy with psychotically disturbed patients
- Author:
- McKENNA Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Clinical Supervisor (The), 19(1), 2000, pp.20-211.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
A first experience working therapeutically with a psychotically-impaired individual challenges a psychologist-in-training with a number of issues. These include how best to establish a therapeutic stance toward symptoms of cognitive disorganisation and delusions, and countertransferential difficulties arising from the power differential between patient and therapist. These issues are explored in the context of a twice-weekly psychodynamic treatment with an involuntary patient on a locked inpatient facility. Challenges faced in this type of treatment are important training experiences, and can inform work with higher-functioning patients as well.
A guide to treatments that work
- Editors:
- NATHAN Peter E., GORMAN Jack M., (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 758p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
The third edition of A Guide to Treatments That Work offers detailed evaluative reviews of current research on empirically supported treatments, written in most instances by clinical psychologists and psychiatrists who are major contributors to that literature. The authors evaluate the methodological rigor of the research on treatment efficacy and effectiveness As an interdisciplinary work that integrates information from both clinical psychology and psychiatry, this new edition will continue to serve as an essential volume for both academics and practicing clinicians.
All you need is cognitive behaviour therapy?
- Author:
- HOLMES Jeremy
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 2.2.02, 2002, pp.288-290.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Psychological therapies increasingly form an integral part of government planning for mental health care, and cognitive behaviour therapy tends to be seen as the first line treatment for many psychiatric disorders. Looks at the evidence for the issues of cognitive behaviour therapy.
Evaluation of an offending behaviour programme with a mentally disordered offender population
- Authors:
- DONNELLY John P, SCOTT Moira F.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 1(4), December 1999, pp.25-32.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article evaluates a programme to address offending and antisocial behaviours from a cognitive/problem-solving angle. Recommendations for future practice are outlined.
Freeing the imprisoned mind
- Author:
- KITCHINER Neil
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 2(12), August 1999, pp.420-424.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Unlike traditional prisons, HMP Parc purchases all its health care services from Bridgend NHS Trust. The prison provides a model for the new arrangements for the provision of health services in prison outlined in the government policy document 'The Future Organisation of Prison Health Care'. The author focuses on therapeutic interventions received by offenders coming to terms with trauma relating to their crime.