Mental Health And Pain
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Mental Health And Pain
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Author : Serge Marchand
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-06-03
Mental Health And Pain written by Serge Marchand and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-03 with Medical categories.
This book proposes a didactic approach to the different aspects of pain in mental health. The various chapters cover the myths, neurophysiology, perception, measurement and management of pain in mental health. The most common problems, including mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety, somatoform disorders and pervasive developmental disorders, are covered. Each chapter addresses the problem of pain by putting an emphasis on the characteristics of different populations of patients suffering from mental illness. The book helps specialists working in different areas of mental health to appreciate the importance of pain problems in mental health and also offers avenues for the measurement and treatment of pain in these patients. Mental health and pain are complex issues. They also share certain mutually influential neurophysiological mechanisms, which makes it even more difficult to identify their specific individual characteristics. This duality between the somatic and psychic components can become a pitfall for the specialist in mental health since it can be difficult to disentangle the evolution of a painful condition from the mental illness.
Overlapping Pain And Psychiatric Syndromes
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Author : Mario Incayawar
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2020-08-25
Overlapping Pain And Psychiatric Syndromes written by Mario Incayawar and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-25 with Medical categories.
Chronic pain seldom presents alone. Pain patients frequently have comorbid psychiatric conditions and those suffering from mental illness often experience pain. Nonetheless, pain conditions and psychiatric disorders have customarily been understood and treated as different and separate clinical entities, to the detriment of patients' wellbeing. This book will describe the complex and striking relationships between pain and psychiatric disorders, offering the first comprehensive review of the challenging and neglected intersection between pain medicine and psychiatry. Written by world-renowned experts in the fields of pain and psychiatry, chapters contribute a valuable array of clinical and theoretical perspectives and include illustrative case examples throughout.
Presurgical Psychological Screening In Chronic Pain Syndromes
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Author : Andrew R. Block
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2014-02-25
Presurgical Psychological Screening In Chronic Pain Syndromes written by Andrew R. Block and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-25 with Psychology categories.
Pain is an unfortunate daily experience for many individuals. Chronic pain -- lasting six or more months -- is suffered by approximately 30% of the population in the United States. These individuals wake up, function during the day and go to sleep, trying to keep pain at a minimum while, at the same time, maintaining some quality of life. They may make frequent visits to the doctor and the pharmacy. When they find relief, it is usually short-lived and comes at a cost such as dependence on narcotic medications or complete limitation of activity. Pain often becomes the central point of their existence. This practice guide describes an approach to psychological evaluation of the chronic pain patient who is being considered for surgery. A large body of research is accumulating which demonstrates that the outcome of surgical procedures aimed at chronic pain relief can be strongly influenced by psychological and emotional factors. This approach, termed "presurgical psychological screening" (PPS) uses interview and testing techniques to identify emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial difficulties which have been demonstrated to negatively impact surgical outcome. Studies show that even patients with clearly identifiable pathophysiology may respond poorly to surgery, due to issues such as pain sensitivity, medication dependence, rewards for pain behavior and personality style. Thus, some insurance carriers, rehabilitation nurses and state worker's compensation systems are encouraging, or even requiring, presurgical psychological screening in cases of surgery designed to relieve chronic pain. The first to present a comprehensive, unified approach to PPS in chronic pain syndromes, this text is designed to provide the behavioral health practitioner, as well as the trainee, with all the tools and information necessary to conduct PPS evaluations. It identifies a multitude of risk factors for poor surgical outcome and reviews research associated with each risk factor. Hands-on techniques for eliciting information from the patient about risk factors is also detailed. Toward this end, the practice guide also contains a number of forms and session outlines which can be directly utilized, or which can be altered to fit readers' needs. Models for weighing and combining surgical outcome risk factors are also provided. Thus, practitioners are able to reach valid and reliable predictions of surgical results. Finally, the text provides outlines of psychological interventions which can facilitate surgical outcome as well as surgical treatment alternatives. Upon completion of this practice guide, readers should be able to begin providing PPS evaluations which are scientifically valid, clinically sound, and which result in significant overall improvement in the treatment of chronic pain syndromes.
Recrafting A Life
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Author : Charles Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-05-13
Recrafting A Life written by Charles Johnson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-13 with Psychology categories.
Chronic illness and pain are now, more than ever, seen asas major problems in the current health care system. Because they are unresponsive to both antibiotics and surgery, theyr are seen as elusive and mysterious. The National Medical Expenditure Survey estimates that over 80 million U.S. citizens live with a chronic illness. The most prevalent are arthritis, diabetes, respiratory diseases, hypertension and mental illness. This book uses the novel Robinson Crusoe as an archetypal metaphor for the patients who must learn to survive on their own isolated "island" of chronic pain. This unique style is combined with a variety of in-session approaches and other tools which clients have found helpful in identifying their goals and progress. By emphasizing the importance of self-care the authors hope to diminish the sense of helplessness felt by the both the patients their loved ones.
Beyond Madness
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Author : Rachel A. Pruchno
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2022-04-26
Beyond Madness written by Rachel A. Pruchno and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-26 with Psychology categories.
Reveals proven solutions for bettering the lives of people with serious mental illness, their families, and their communities. Leading scientist and gifted storyteller Rachel A. Pruchno, PhD, was shocked to encounter misinformation, ignorance, and intolerance when she sought to help her daughter, newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Turning to the scientific literature, Dr. Pruchno eventually found solutions, but she realized many others would need help to understand the highly technical writing and conflicting findings. In Beyond Madness—part memoir, part history, and part empathetic guide—Dr. Pruchno draws on her decades as a mental health professional, her own family's experiences with mental illness, and extensive interviews with people with serious mental illness to discuss how individuals live with these illnesses, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression. The book • presents real-world vignettes that vividly describe what it is like to experience some of the most troubling symptoms of a severe mental illness • offers practical advice for how individuals, family members, and communities can help people with a serious mental illness • explains how people with mental illness can find competent health care providers, identify treatment regimens, overcome obstacles to treatment, cope with stigma, and make decisions • provides insight into programs, such as Crisis Intervention Training, that can help people undergoing mental health crisis avoid jail and get the treatment they need • takes aim at the popular concept of "rock bottom" and reveals why this is such a harmful and simplistic approach • advocates for evidence-based care • documents examples of communities that have embraced successful strategies for promoting recovery • shows that people with serious mental illnesses can live productive lives Meticulously researched and engagingly written, Beyond Madness is a call to action and a promise of hope for everyone who cares about and interacts with the millions of people who have serious mental illness. Family members, friends, teachers, police, primary care doctors, and clergy—people who recognize that something is wrong but don't know how to help—will find the book's practical advice invaluable.
Psychological Treatment For Patients With Chronic Pain
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Author : Beth Darnall
language : en
Publisher: Clinical Health Psychology
Release Date : 2018-08
Psychological Treatment For Patients With Chronic Pain written by Beth Darnall and has been published by Clinical Health Psychology this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08 with Medical categories.
Chronic pain is the most common long-term health condition in the United States. For the nearly 100 million Americans who struggle with this burden, the substantial risks of prescription opioid treatment have left many searching for safer, more effective alternatives. While multidisciplinary pain treatment programs can help, they are few in number--and few mental health practitioners receive adequate training in pain treatment. This book provides a comprehensive overview of treating patients with chronic pain, using evidence-based therapies. Taking a multidisciplinary approach that includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and chronic pain self-management, Darnall shows mental health professionals how to utilize mindfulness interventions, hypnosis, and biofeedback, and also address comorbid problems such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Included are compelling case studies, and resources for clinical and patient training.
Pain V Passion
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Author : Hannah Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2021-02-12
Pain V Passion written by Hannah Jackson and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-12 with Self-Help categories.
Pics 4 Passion was a project created by Hannah to demonstrate how mental health appears in different people. Everyone goes through their own experiences and Hannah wanted to be able to show each person’s story through photography instead of words - Because a picture is worth a thousand words. Sometimes with mental health there are no words and photographs are the only way to get your point across. Telling your story is an amazing and brave thing to do, but showing it with visual representation is even better. Pics 4 Passion will continue to grow and expand as people become more educated, accepting, and comfortable with the topic of mental health and we all start implementing self care into our daily lives. @
When Will You Understand The Pain
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Author : Rev. Tammy Smith D Div. D Min
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2021-02-08
When Will You Understand The Pain written by Rev. Tammy Smith D Div. D Min and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-08 with Religion categories.
This book is dedicated to born-again believers who believe in God, yet, due to mental health challenges contemplate or complete suicide. The hope is to help erase the stigma associated with church goers who have or do entertain suicidal thoughts. This author dedicated this book to family members who have mental illness and to the family who has been silent about it for decades. Family, whoever you are, you do not have to be silent anymore. To others who let society complicate your life, know you’re not alone in this struggle and there is a solution, pray to God and talk to a therapist or a counselor, there’s nothing wrong with getting help.
The Voices Behind Mental Illness
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Author : Venessa Abram
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-03-14
The Voices Behind Mental Illness written by Venessa Abram and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-14 with categories.
Six empowering, encouraging and courageous lived-experiences shared to inspire the world to "Stop the Stigma" around mental health and everyone has a "Voice". Like you, I want to learn more about mental health related concerns. Awareness is key to reducing negative perspectives, and myths. Stigma is a widespread crisis, which stifles the whole person, manifests stereotypes, and leads to premature deaths. These stories describe the deaths of women in their spirit, mind, and being. More importantly, this book shares the process of healing, provides awareness, and illustrates the renewal, and rebirth of the authors. This book details six lives with alarmingly more common problems, which plagues families, and communities. However, these stories articulate faith, determination, and courage to reveal the true person within, and to help others.In fact, every author's recovery story in this book is rich with experience, heart, and strategies to guide others on their journey to wellness. I support this book, because of the priceless lived-experiences, openness, and guidance, in order, to help others overcome similar challenges. Therefore, I encourage you to read on, and absorb the wisdom from the profound narratives in The Voices Behind Mental Illness, Pain, Positioning, & Purpose: Six Empowering, Encouraging, and Courageous Lived-experiences Shared to Inspire, the World to "Stop Stigma," Around Mental Health and to Inspire the World to Use Their "Voice" in Truth and Transparency.
Amidst Peril And Pain
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Author : Anthony J. Marsella
language : en
Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn
Release Date : 1994-01-01
Amidst Peril And Pain written by Anthony J. Marsella and has been published by Amer Psychological Assn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-01-01 with Psychology categories.