What Is Mental Disorder
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What Is Mental Disorder
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Author : Derek Bolton
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2008-02-07
What Is Mental Disorder written by Derek Bolton 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 2008-02-07 with Health & Fitness categories.
With a new edition of the 'bibles' of psychiatric diagnosis - the ICD and DSM - under development, it is timely to take a step back and evaluate how we diagnose and define mental disorder. This new book by Derek Bolton tackles the problems involved in the definition and boundaries of mental disorder.
What Is Mental Illness
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Author : Richard J. McNally
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2012-11-12
What Is Mental Illness written by Richard J. McNally and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-12 with Psychology categories.
According to a major health survey, nearly half of all Americans have been mentally ill at some point in their livesÑmore than a quarter in the last year. Can this be true? What exactly does it mean, anyway? WhatÕs a disorder, and whatÕs just a struggle with real life? This lucid and incisive book cuts through both professional jargon and polemical hot air, to describe the intense political and intellectual struggles over what counts as a ÒrealÓ disorder, and what goes into the ÒDSM,Ó the psychiatric bible. Is schizophrenia a disorder? Absolutely. Is homosexuality? It wasÑtill gay rights activists drove it out of the DSM a generation ago. What about new and controversial diagnoses? Is Òsocial anxiety disorderÓ a way of saying that itÕs sick to be shy, or Òfemale sexual arousal disorderÓ that itÕs sick to be tired? An advisor to the DSM, but also a fierce critic of exaggerated overuse, McNally defends the careful approach of describing disorders by patterns of symptoms that can be seen, and illustrates how often the system medicalizes everyday emotional life. Neuroscience, genetics, and evolutionary psychology may illuminate the biological bases of mental illness, but at this point, McNally argues, no science can draw a bright line between disorder and distress. In a pragmatic and humane conclusion, he offers questions for patients and professionals alike to help understand, and cope with, the sorrows and psychopathologies of everyday life.
Disease Control Priorities Third Edition Volume 4
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Author : Vikram Patel
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2016-03-10
Disease Control Priorities Third Edition Volume 4 written by Vikram Patel and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-10 with Medical categories.
Mental, neurological, and substance use disorders are common, highly disabling, and associated with significant premature mortality. The impact of these disorders on the social and economic well-being of individuals, families, and societies is large, growing, and underestimated. Despite this burden, these disorders have been systematically neglected, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, with pitifully small contributions to scaling up cost-effective prevention and treatment strategies. Systematically compiling the substantial existing knowledge to address this inequity is the central goal of this volume. This evidence-base can help policy makers in resource-constrained settings as they prioritize programs and interventions to address these disorders.
Common Mental Health Disorders
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Author : National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (Great Britain)
language : en
Publisher: RCPsych Publications
Release Date : 2011
Common Mental Health Disorders written by National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (Great Britain) and has been published by RCPsych Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Health services accessibility categories.
Bringing together treatment and referral advice from existing guidelines, this text aims to improve access to services and recognition of common mental health disorders in adults and provide advice on the principles that need to be adopted to develop appropriate referral and local care pathways.
Defining Mental Disorder
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Author : Luc Faucher
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2021-02-16
Defining Mental Disorder written by Luc Faucher and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-16 with Psychology categories.
Philosophers discuss Jerome Wakefield's influential view of mental disorder as "harmful dysfunction," with detailed responses from Wakefield himself. One of the most pressing theoretical problems of psychiatry is the definition of mental disorder. Jerome Wakefield's proposal that mental disorder is "harmful dysfunction" has been both influential and widely debated; philosophers have been notably skeptical about it. This volume provides the first book-length collection of responses by philosophers to Wakefield's harmful dysfunction analysis (HDA), offering a survey of philosophical critiques as well as extensive and detailed replies by Wakefield himself.
Understanding Mental Disorders
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Author : American Psychiatric Association
language : en
Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub
Release Date : 2023-10-16
Understanding Mental Disorders written by American Psychiatric Association and has been published by American Psychiatric Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-16 with Medical categories.
"Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5-TR explains mental disorders, their diagnosis, and their treatment in basic terms for those seeking mental health care and for their loved ones. The book is a practical guide to the disorders described in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The most recent edition of DSM is the fifth edition text revision, referred to as DSM-5-TR. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) developed Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5-TR to help people whose lives have been touched by mental illness. The book was written to help people better understand mental disorders and how to manage them. The APA also publishes DSM. The purpose of DSM is to create a common language for health care providers who diagnose mental illnesses. Understanding Mental Disorders can be a helpful resource when talking with a health care provider before or after a diagnosis is received. The content of this book mirrors that of DSM-5-TR-it describes symptoms, risk factors, and related disorders. It defines mental disorders based on their symptoms and explores special needs or concerns. This new edition of Understanding Mental Disorders reflects changes made to DSM-5-TR and has been fully updated. Understanding Mental Disorders was first published after the publication of DSM-5. Understanding Mental Disorders is designed to help combat mental illness through education about the disorders and their symptoms, know when to seek help, and what to expect from treatment"--
Encyclopedia Of Mental Health
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Author : Howard S. Friedman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Encyclopedia Of Mental Health written by Howard S. Friedman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Mental health categories.
"A comprehensive overview of the many genetic, neurological, social, and psychological factors that affect mental health, also describing the impact of mental health on the individual and society and illustrating the factors that aid positive mental health. Provides fully up-to-date descriptions of the neurological, social, genetic, and psychological factors that affect the individual and society. Contains more than 240 articles written by domain experts in the field. Written in an accessible style using terms that an educated layperson can understand. Of interest to public as well as research libraries with coverage of many important topics, including marital health, divorce, couples therapy, fathers, child custody, day care and day care providers, extended families, and family therapy"--Publisher's website.
Models For Mental Disorder
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Author : Peter Tyrer
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2006-01-04
Models For Mental Disorder written by Peter Tyrer and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-04 with Medical categories.
Written by distinguished academic and Editor of the British Journal of Psychiatry, and a now retired NHS consultant psychiatrist, this latest edition of Models for Mental Disorders reflects the significant changes in clinical practice and understanding in the last four years. With increased emphasis on the multidisciplinary approach now being used in all mental health facilities in Europe, the two new chapters on application of models in multidisciplinary teams and how understanding of models improves communication are particularly timely and relevant. The book also features an easy-to-read new appendix providing a glossary of commonly-used terms in psychiatry for the interested lay-reader. An adopted title on many psychology courses throughout the UK, this fourth edition continues to provide an invaluable introduction to the different models used in evaluating mental health, and is recommended reading for all those interested in mental health and illness.
The Myth Of Mental Illness
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Author : Thomas S. Szasz
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2011-07-12
The Myth Of Mental Illness written by Thomas S. Szasz and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-12 with Psychology categories.
“The landmark book that argued that psychiatry consistently expands its definition of mental illness to impose its authority over moral and cultural conflict.” — New York Times The 50th anniversary edition of the most influential critique of psychiatry every written, with a new preface on the age of Prozac and Ritalin and the rise of designer drugs, plus two bonus essays. Thomas Szasz's classic book revolutionized thinking about the nature of the psychiatric profession and the moral implications of its practices. By diagnosing unwanted behavior as mental illness, psychiatrists, Szasz argues, absolve individuals of responsibility for their actions and instead blame their alleged illness. He also critiques Freudian psychology as a pseudoscience and warns against the dangerous overreach of psychiatry into all aspects of modern life.
Mental Health And Care Homes
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Author : Tom Dening
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2011-05-26
Mental Health And Care Homes written by Tom Dening and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-26 with Medical categories.
The care home sector is large, with over 400 000 residents in the UK and a similar number employed within the homes. It is therefore an area of considerable economic importance. Care home residents are often very old, and many have multiple physical and mental health needs, meaning that their care poses particular challenges. They are also a distinctly and profoundly marginalised group who are often invisible in the wider debates on quality of care including those about care homes. Mental Health and Care Homes is a coherent and evidence-based text exploring these issues. Bringing together both clinical and research perspectives it will help those working in the care home sector to deliver high quality care and support to both residents and staff. This important, yet neglected, area is thoroughly reviewed by a range of experts including residents, family carers, staff, researchers, and clinicians. The book has four sections: 'the inside view' which includes several first-hand accounts of care home life; 'the outside view' which discusses the regulatory, funding, and legislative context in which care homes operate; 'mental health and care', a detailed review of the major mental and other health issues that arise in care homes, as well as interventions and services to offer support; and a section exploring the 'promotion of health and wellbeing' including examples of good practice. It concludes by synthesising key themes and setting an agenda for further enquiry. The book is written in a style that encourages engagement, with the inclusion of contemporary case studies and examples, making it topical and readable. It will be valuable for a broad professional and vocational audience across both health and social care, as well as students and researchers.