psychiatry

"Analyzing an array of insights from psychology, medicine, neuroscience, literature, philosophy, and theology, Dr. Kessler deconstructs centuries of thinking, examining the central role of capture in mental illness and questioning traditional labels that have obscured our understanding of it"--Dust jacket.

Includes information on Abuse or neglect, Adjustment disorders, Alcohol related disorders, Amnestic disorders, Anxiety disorders, Attention deficit and disruptive behavior disorders, Bipolar disorders, Caffeine related disorders, Cocaine use disorders, Cognitive disorders, Communication disorders, Delirium, Dementia, Depressive disorders, Disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood or adolescence, Dissociative disorders, Dyspareunia, Dyssomnias, Eating disorders, Factitious disorders, Gender identity disorder, Hallucinogen related disorders, Histrionic personality disorder, Hypersomnia, Hypnotic related disorders, Impulse control disorders, Inhalant use disorders, Learning disorders, Medication induced disorder, Medication induced movement disorders, Mental retardation, Mood disorders, Neuroleptic induced disorders, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Orgasmic disorders, Pain disorder, Paraphilias, Parasomnias, Passive aggressive personality disorder, Psychotic disorders, Relational problems, Schizophrenia, Sexual dysfunctions, Sleep disorders, Somatoform disorders, Substance induced disorders, Tic disorders, Tourette?? disorder, etc.

Collects a series of intimate stories from people dealing with mental illness, describing the challenges they have faced and and how they have found hope.

Discusses depression and bipolar disorder, including risk factors, causes, symptoms, history, diagnosis, treatment, and coping.

Examination & evaluation -- History & mental status -- Brain and behavior -- Sleep & its disorders -- Psychopathology -- Theories of personality -- Principles of treatment & management -- Patient management -- Special populations -- Psychiatry & society -- Ethical issues in the practice of psychiatry -- Psychiatry & the law.

Examines long-term case studies on mental illness in the United States and the effects of psychiatric drugs, covering the published results of these studies as well as alternative programs that are producing positive outcomes.

Contains basic information for the layperson about mental health disorders, providing medical explanations of schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and other afflictions, and offers advice on treatment options.