This new series explores the most common psychological disorders, examining their symptoms causes, and effects. Each title looks at the chemical and other scientific processes that causes the illness, how the function of the brain relates to behavior, and how treatments--both pharmacology and psychotherapy--may help or eliminate symptoms. Includes vignettes that incorporate personal experiences of those who suffer, or have suffered, from the disorder and how it affected their lives--before and after treatment. Suitable for middle school and high school students for scientific research as well...

In a society like ours that stresses the importance of being thin, many people--especially young women--develop eating disorders as they struggle to match an unrealistic physical idea. Eating Disorders explores such eating disorders as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, discussing their causes and treatments.

The new Psychological Disorders series explores today's most common psychological disorders by examining their symptoms, causes, and effects. In addition, this series highlights the brain chemistry behind the disorders and demonstrates how various treatments (including pharmacology and psychotherapy) affect the brain and may help ease or eliminate symptoms. All titles include vignettes that incorporate personal experiences of those who suffer or have suffered from the disorder, as well as how it impacted their lives before and after treatment.

For years, people who suffered from depression or bipolar disorder were stigmatized for their problems. Today, most scientists believe these illnesses are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain and can be corrected with medication and talk therapy. Depression and Bipolar Disorder provides basic facts, including its causes and treatments.

From obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) to phobias, millions of people suffer from anxiety that affects their everyday lives. Anxiety Disorders examines the types of anxiety disorders and treatments that may help people who suffer from them.

The new Psychological Disorders series explores today's most common psychological disorders by examining their symptoms, causes, and effects. In addition, this series highlights the brain chemistry behind the disorders and demonstrates how various treatments (including pharmacology and psychotherapy) affect the brain and may help ease or eliminate symptoms. All titles include vignettes that incorporate personal experiences of those who suffer or have suffered from the disorder, as well as how it impacted their lives before and after treatment.

Personality disorders are patterns of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and oneself that are negative, abnormal, impair daily activities, or cause stress. They include antisocial behavior, acute shyness, negative perceptions, and paranoia or schizophrenia. Personality Disorders defines and explains these behaviors and the social and medical issues related to them.

Dementias are brain disorders that impair memory, thinking, and behavior--Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common. Here is helpful clarification of this group of disorders and their specific types. Readers will learn how to recognize the symptoms of dementia, how these disorders are diagnosed, theories about their cause, and how they can be treated.

Child Abuse and Stress Disorders examines stress and how it affects us psychologically, emotionally, and physically. Several chapters are devoted to types of child abuse and their effects on mental and physical well-being.

The new Psychological Disorders series explores today's most common psychological disorders by examining their symptoms, causes, and effects. In addition, this series highlights the brain chemistry behind the disorders and demonstrates how various treatments (including pharmacology and psychotherapy) affect the brain and may help ease or eliminate symptoms. All titles include vignettes that incorporate personal experiences of those who suffer or have suffered from the disorder, as well as how it impacted their lives before and after treatment.