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.
In a society like ours that stresses the importance of being thin, many people--especially young women--develop eating disorders as they struggle to m...
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.
From obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) to phobias, millions of people suffer from anxiety that affects their everyday lives. Anxiety Disorders exam...
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.
Dementias are brain disorders that impair memory, thinking, and behavior--Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common. Here is helpful clarification o...
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.
Child Abuse and Stress Disorders examines stress and how it affects us psychologically, emotionally, and physically. Several chapters are devoted to t...
The content of this book is aimed at those suffering from bipolar disorder, as well as their loved ones and helping professionals. Written by a bipolar sufferer, co-author Bryan L. Court, typical questions heard in bipolar support groups are provided, and each is given an in-depth answer. Court's development of answers was aided by a psychiatrist, labour law attorney, hospital worker and relevant literature. Chapters cover facts about the illness, relationship with the doctor, medications, other treatments, support groups, acceptance, family and friends, employment, disability and...
The content of this book is aimed at those suffering from bipolar disorder, as well as their loved ones and helping professionals. Written by a bipola...
Looking at schizophrenia from the point of view of individuals actually suffering from the disease, this text gives a first-hand insight into the process and effects of the disease. Throughout the narratives, poetry and artwork, Kaplan and Harrow add comments illuminating the meaning and pyschological significance of the stories.
Looking at schizophrenia from the point of view of individuals actually suffering from the disease, this text gives a first-hand insight into the proc...
Intentional self-harm, often in the form of cutting one's self, is generally associated with emotional or mental distress, especially when observed among teens. When in pain, the human body releases calming endorphins, leading some to injure themselves to experience the endorphin euphoria. Self-harm is associated with mental health disorders such as borderline personality disorder, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa. And while those who engage in self-harm may not intend themselves any serious physical injury, such risky behavior can result in death. "Cutting and Self-Harm" discusses the...
Intentional self-harm, often in the form of cutting one's self, is generally associated with emotional or mental distress, especially when observed am...
When an individual suffers from an impulse control disorder, that person has little or no control over repeated impulsive acts, causing problems for him or her. Impulse control disorders include pathological gambling, pyromania, kleptomania, intermittent explosive disorder, and trichotillomania, or hair-pulling disorder. People with these disorders usually know their behavior is wrong or strange, but they cannot refrain from such behavior. Though each of these troubling disorders can be psychologically disabling, treatment can be usually helpful to sufferers. "Impulse Control Disorders"...
When an individual suffers from an impulse control disorder, that person has little or no control over repeated impulsive acts, causing problems for h...
Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water. Recent research suggests that those who get less than the recommended eight hours a night are more likely to become sick and die sooner than their well-rested counterparts. Though there is much about sleep that remains a mystery to scientists, there is mounting evidence of health risks as more and more Americans cut back on needed rest and bad sleep habits are being passed on to children. "Sleep Disorders" is a concise guide to sleep and sheds helpful light on how it functions and how it can be disrupted. Coverage includes sleep...
Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water. Recent research suggests that those who get less than the recommended eight hours a night a...
Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, difficulty with communication, repetitive behaviors, and narrow, obsessive interests. This book examines the nature of the disorder, its symptoms, the various types, related disorders, and treatments that may help those affected.
Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, difficulty with communication, repetitive behaviors, and narrow, obse...