Download or read book A layman s guide to mental health written by Ayan Sharma and published by Sankalp Publication. This book was released on with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an effort to spread awareness of mental health disorders. The scope of this book is to provide you with essential information on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. It book will equip you with crucial knowledge and enable you to help yourself and others where needed. Readers will be informed about some very prominent and frequently asked questions about mental health, and they will be able to establish a relationship between mental health and physical health.
Download or read book Understanding Mental Illness written by Nancy C. Andreasen and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishing. This book was released on 1974 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Am I Okay written by Allen Frances and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-04-04 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, contributors to the essential reference for professional psychiatrists, "The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, " make vital information about mental disorders available to the general public in an affordable, accessible format.
Download or read book Valley of Sorrow written by Alexander B. Morrison and published by Shadow Mountain. This book was released on 2003 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Mormon General Authority uses laymen's terms to explain the causes, course, effects, and treatment of such debilitating diseases as anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, and eating disorders and recommends a balanced approach to treatment, including prayer, priesthood blessings, professional counseling, and prescribed medication.
Download or read book The Family Intervention Guide to Mental Illness written by Bodie Morey and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 50 million Americans have a mental illness, but as many as 20 million don't have their illness detected. And many others get substandard treatment. Family members play a crucial role in recognizing mental illness, and helping a loved one get the treatment they need. The early signs of mental illness are clear if you know what to look for, and getting rapid and effective treatment will help your relative get better faster. If you think a family member or friend may be struggling with a mental illness, or isn't getting effective treatment, this guide will help you recognize symptoms, get the right treatment, and work together as a family to help your loved one get better. Inside you'll find step-by-step support and information for determining whether someone you care about is suffering from a mental disorder, and what you can do to help. The Family Intervention Guide to Mental Illness outlines the nine fundamental steps to recognizing, managing, and recovering from mental illness. It provides both diagnostic information and details about therapy options and useful medications. With the right advice, determined effort, and a lot of love, you can make a difference.
Download or read book Your Mental Health written by Allen Frances and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1998 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the millions of Americans desperate for an understanding of the mental disorders and substance-abuse problems that ravage the lives of one in five persons, the screening questionnaire in this book helps with self-diagnosis. Chapters on specific disorders describe available treatment approaches.
Download or read book Military Mental Health Care written by Cheryl Lawhorne-Scott and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2012-12-07 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Too often American veterans return from combat and spiral into depression, anger and loneliness they can neither share nor tackle on their own. Military Mental Health Care: A Guide for Service Members, Veterans, Families, and Community seeks to aid our troubled, returning forces by dissecting the numerous mental health problems they face upon arriving stateside. Don Philpott and Cheryl Lawhorne-Scott, co-authors with Janelle Hill of the highly successful Wounded Warrior Handbook, detail not only each issue’s symptoms, but also discuss what treatments are available, and the best ways for veterans to access those treatments while readjusting to civilian life. In addition, they connect and explain many alarming trends, such as joblessness, poverty and addiction, appearing in our nation’s veteran population on a broader scale. PTSD and struggles with anxiety affect far more than veterans themselves, as sobering phenomena like homelessness, suicide, domestic violence and divorce too often become realities for those returning from war. Military Mental Health Care is both a resource for struggling veterans and a useful tool for their loved ones, or anyone looking for ways to support the veterans in their lives.
Download or read book Diagnosing and Treating Mental Illness written by John V. Wylie and published by John V Wylie. This book was released on 2012-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a common sense method for diagnosing mental illnesses in a way that both caretakers and patients can better understand.
Download or read book Understanding Mental Disorders written by American Psychiatric Association and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Mental Disorders: Your Guide to DSM-5® is a consumer guide for anyone who has been touched by mental illness. Most of us know someone who suffers from a mental illness. This book helps those who may be struggling with mental health problems, as well as those who want to help others achieve mental health and well-being. Based on the latest, fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders -- known as DSM-5® -- Understanding Mental Disorders provides valuable insight on what to expect from an illness and its treatment -- and will help readers recognize symptoms, know when to seek help, and get the right care. Featured disorders include depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder, among others. The common language for diagnosing mental illness used in DSM-5® for mental health professionals has been adapted into clear, concise descriptions of disorders for nonexperts. In addition to specific symptoms for each disorder, readers will find: Risk factors and warning signs Related disorders Ways to cope Tips to promote mental health Personal stories Key points about the disorders and treatment options A special chapter dedicated to treatment essentials and ways to get help Helpful resources that include a glossary, list of medications and support groups
Download or read book Troubled Minds written by Amy Simpson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting on the confusion, shame and grief brought on by her mother's schizophrenia, Amy Simpson provides a bracing look at the social and physical realities of mental illness. Reminding us that people with mental illness are our neighbors and our brothers and sisters in Christ, she explores new possibilities for the church to minister to this stigmatized group.
Download or read book Mental written by Dr. Steve Ellen and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2021-07-21 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become your own mental health expert Mental illness is too often portrayed with a sense of despair, as if it’s a life sentence. Nothing could be further from the truth. Virtually everyone improves with help, and most of the help is relatively easy to access. How do we define mental illness? What does a diagnosis mean? What should you ask your doctor before you begin treatment? Are there alternatives to medication? What does the research show actually works? Practitioner and professor of psychiatry Dr Steve Ellen and popular comedian Catherine Deveny combine forces to demystify the world of mental health. Sharing their personal experiences of mental illness and an insider perspective on psychiatry, they unpack the current knowledge about conditions and treatments. Punctuated with anecdotes and real-life stories, Mental covers everything from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia, personality disorders and substance abuse. This updated edition includes a new chapter on coping with the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic, as well as updates on new drugs and therapies. Whether you have a mental illness or support someone who does, Mental offers clear practical help, empowering you with an arsenal of tips and techniques to help build your resilience Dr Steve Ellen is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Melbourne and the Director of Psychosocial Oncology at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. He is a broadcaster on 3RRR, a weekly regular on ABC Melbourne and has written for medical journals, textbooks and print media. Catherine Deveny is a writer, commentator and comedian. She is the author of eight books, including Use Your Words, The Happiness Show, Free to a Good Home, Say When and It’s Not My Fault They Print Them.
Download or read book Changing Minds written by Dr Mark Cross and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compassionate and insightful guide will demystify mental health issues and help anyone concerned about themselves or loved ones. Leading psychiatrist Dr Mark Cross, from the acclaimed ABC TV series 'Changing Minds', feels strongly that everyone should have easy access to information they can trust about common mental health problems, whether for themselves or to help family or friends. The result is this empowering guide, written with Dr Catherine Hanrahan, which aims to cut through the myths and taboos about mental health and offer clear, practical help. It covers a wide range of common issues, from bipolar, anxiety, personality and eating disorders, to depression, post-traumatic stress and schizophrenia, and includes how to get help, what treatments are available and how to live successfully with a mental illness. Most importantly, it shows how carers and families can help a loved one through what can be a very challenging time. Since almost half of all Australians will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lifetime, this book is for everyone.
Download or read book Medicines for Mental Health written by Kevin Thompson and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A finalist in the National Indie Excellence 2008 book awards, this book was written for anyone who suffers from sexual dysfunction, depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia (or cares for someone who does). Medicines for Mental Health is the first book to provide detailed and readable information about all psychiatric medications, and other medical treatments, for these mental illnesses. Medicines cuts through jargon, demystifies mental illness, and explains how treatments work. It goes beyond current fads to cover important medications you need to know about, including many that will be new to your doctor.
Download or read book Managing Your Mind written by Gillian Butler and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1995 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a keep-fit guide to your mind. It provides practical, step-by-step advice on how you can use psychological techniques to improve relationships, reduce anxiety and depression, and in many other ways to get more out of your life.
Download or read book Healing and Wholeness Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health written by Dr. Randi Fredricks and published by Author House. This book was released on 2008-10-09 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healing and Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health provides a comprehensive overview of complementary and alternative treatments for mental health, with information and research on their effectiveness for treating specific disorders. Twenty-two chapters document research and the current practice of using complementary and alternative therapies in treating a number of disorders, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and addictions. The therapies covered are both state-of-the-art and ancient, including naturopathy, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, meditation, and others. Each chapter begins with a description of the classification of the disorder, followed by discussions of scientific documentation on diet, nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, complementary and alternative therapies, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes. This compendium of integrative and holistic therapies provides the reader with access to a multitude of options for improving their mental health. This is a thorough guide to alternative therapies in the mental health field, organizing a large amount of information in a relevant, easy-to-use format. Healing and Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health can be used as a standard reference for the mental health care professional, the graduate student, or anyone looking to improve their emotional health. To learn more about Healing and Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health and to read excerpts, visit www.HealingandWholeness.org.
Download or read book A First Rate Madness written by Nassir Ghaemi and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestseller “A glistening psychological history, faceted largely by the biographies of eight famous leaders . . .” —The Boston Globe “A provocative thesis . . . Ghaemi’s book deserves high marks for original thinking.” —The Washington Post “Provocative, fascinating.” —Salon.com Historians have long puzzled over the apparent mental instability of great and terrible leaders alike: Napoleon, Lincoln, Churchill, Hitler, and others. In A First-Rate Madness, Nassir Ghaemi, director of the Mood Disorders Program at Tufts Medical Center, offers a myth-shattering exploration of the powerful connections between mental illness and leadership and sets forth a controversial, compelling thesis: The very qualities that mark those with mood disorders also make for the best leaders in times of crisis. From the importance of Lincoln's "depressive realism" to the lackluster leadership of exceedingly sane men as Neville Chamberlain, A First-Rate Madness overturns many of our most cherished perceptions about greatness and the mind.
Download or read book Layman s Handbook written by Aidan McNally and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-07 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is difficult, oh what a cliché. There are twists and turns for each and everyone of us all along our journey. No two fingerprints are the same and just like this no two person's stories are the same either. The handbook is to bring you a snippet of hope and guide you to choices that can be made daily to prevent continued or repeated mistakes or misery. Where do we turn when confused? How do we overcome the challenges that we cannot understand? Having a handbook as a simple guide to happier health which not only involves smiling more, rather more importantly felling better. A tall ask when we find ourselves in dark places, mixed up, muddled or just plain old tired from it all. Having a handbook to bring oneself back to some basics and restart the day or "begin again" can be as valuable to all of us who take on life each and every day. The reasons I wrote this is to share with you how I have found, through many years stricken with grief, how I have continued to smile and laugh even though down very deep within myself. Covering not only the depths of my grief but more so my own angle of view on how any issue is exactly that, an issue and these can always be dealt with. Get ready to begin dealing with life and put a spring into your stride, every step of the way. The disclaimer reads "if ya wanna break free and live, get ready to move forward with joy" No magic formulas, simply everything you already hold within yourself but might have been too busy to notice. Simple techniques to assist in day to day living. Some casual scenarios to remind ourselves of how we do have control over our lives. Taking positive steps to allow ourselves think, allow ourselves feel and most importantly to allow ourselves live "the life" as the person we were born to be.
