Psychopathology

When his son, Matthew, was finally diagnosed with autism at 12 years old, Mike Stanton thought the diagnosis marked the end of their troubles. In fact, despite the increase in reported levels of autism, appropriate support and clear information were hard...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780743261203Author Herb KutchinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint The Free PressPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 472gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

Substance addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by a compulsion to take a substance despite potential consequences. Addiction, second edition offers a clear and succinct overview of the brain science underpinning substance...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486798103Author William SeabrookFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Drug use is a major challenge for public services, healthcare professionals and policy-makers all over the world. This book offers a complete overview of the issues associated with substance misuse from an interdisciplinary perspective. It begins by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553373936Author John OldhamFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Bantam Books IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 471gDimensions(mm) 228mm *...

Contrary to popular belief, addiction isn't a conscious choice. It's a chronic illness, like diabetes or asthma, that responds to treatment and deserves compassion. And yet, too many people expect their loved ones to simply recover on their own without...

The Inside Scoop on Eating Disorder Recovery is a fresh, smart, how-to book that helps people with eating disorders to heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and ultimately themselves. Written from the perspective of two eating disorder...

Chris and Gisela have been partners for twelve years. Four years ago Chris was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. For Chris, this was an explanation of why he had always regarded himself as 'socially handicapped'. For Gisela, it meant coming to terms with...

Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder provides a framework for clinical considerations and best practices related to diagnosing children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) versus commonly co-occurring conditions. Differential diagnosis is a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781684930432Author Hervey M CleckleyFormat HardbackPage Count 558Imprint Mockingbird PressPublisher Mockingbird PressWeight(grams) 984gDimensions(mm) 229mm...

Difficult experiences are unavoidable; transform your resilience in three simple steps.Contrary to long-held belief, trauma is not only caused by exposure to a single, extreme event. The cumulative effect of common stressors that we encounter in our...

Australia's bestselling anxiety and mental health expert, Bev Aisbett, tackles a growing mental health emergency: burnout. Burnout happens when we take on too much, when we think we can do the impossible, at the cost of our wellbeing, our health and even...

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'Touching, tender . . . filled with wonderful humour' Sarah Haywood'A very special book' Katie FfordeThe Sunday Times bestselling novel, perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and The Rosie Project.My name is Hope Nicely. Why am I...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615199426Author Rebecca SchillerFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint ExperimentPublisher Experiment

This book describes in detail the effects and ongoing impacts of trauma on the body and mind and provides the 'missing piece' in the treatment of these stubborn conditions that every practitioner confronts. Heart Shock refers to the systemic impact that...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984881656Author Camilla PangFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 132mm *...

A powerful, breathtaking memoir about a young man's descent into madness, and how running saved his life. "Voluntary or involuntary?" asked the nurse who admitted J. M. Thompson to a San Francisco psychiatric hospital in January 2005...

Historically, there has been an expectation that autistic children and adults should conform their behaviour to social norms, with strategies and interventions centred around navigating spaces and situations with minimal damage. This person-centred...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780807035870Author Lance DodesFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Beacon PressPublisher Beacon PressWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm

This acclaimed clinical guide helps clinicians put the proven principles of harm reduction into practice with therapy clients who have substance use problems. The paperback edition has a new preface on current research and service delivery models...

If you're among the millions of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you need the latest facts about the disorder and its treatment. You need practical strategies to help develop your strengths and achieve your goals, whether on...

This book presents an integrated treatment approach for those struggling to adapt after the sudden, traumatic death of a loved one. The authors weave together evidence-based clinical strategies grounded in cutting-edge knowledge about both trauma and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781572245655Author Honos-Webb LFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint New Harbinger PublicationsPublisher New Harbinger Publications

In this intelligent and incisive book, Olga Bogdashina explores old and new theories of sensory perception and communication in autism. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, anthropology and quantum mechanics, she looks at how the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780446694827Author Aimee LiuFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Warner Books IncPublisher Time Warner Trade PublishingWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm)...

WINNER OF THE BIG RED READ PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION IN 2013.Cathryn Kemp was a successful travel journalist who was struck down by a life-threatening illness, pancreatitis. After four years of operations and mis-diagnoses she left hospital with a repeat...

Mental Health Nurses require a diverse skills base to aid service users and their carers on their journey to recovery. During their training, students need to acquire and demonstrate skills to show that the care they provide is evidence-based and...

An occasional employee of a local gas company, Albert Dadas suffered from a strange compulsion that led him to travel obsessively, often without identification, not knowing who he was or why he travelled. He became notorious for his extraordinary...

In the sixth white-knuckle thriller from bestselling author Nick Petrie, Peter Ash hunts an assassin - if he suceeds in catching him, Peter's own record will be wiped clean... With two governments out to get him, ex-soldier Peter Ash has been keeping...

Gluten-free casein-free diets are widely used to improve cognitive function, speech patterns, behavior, and general well-being in children on the autistic spectrum. Written by a registered dietician and mother of a child who is thriving on a gluten-free...

Clint Edwards, beloved author of Father-ish, Silence is a Scary Sound, and I'm Sorry... Love, Your Husband, returns with a new book unpacking the challenges and struggles of living with mental illness. Where Clint's previous books centered on his...

"The Addiction Inoculation is a vital look into best practices parenting. Writing as a teacher, a mother, and, as it happens, a recovering alcoholic, Lahey's stance is so compassionate, her advice so smart, any and all parents will benefit from her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781685890759Author Jacqueline AlnesFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Melville House PublishingPublisher Melville House Publishing

In "The Fragile Self" Dr Mollon argues that psycho-analysis requires an adequate theory of self in order to address effectively those states of mind in which a disturbed sense of self is prominent. He discusses disorders of the self from a variety of...

What makes a serial killer? How do you spot one? Is there any way of truly knowing?David Canter asked the same questions whilst developing the new science of criminal profiling, a revolutionary approach to violent crime investigations.In this highly...

The face of autism is changing. And more often than we realize, that face is wearing lipstick.Autism in Heels, an intimate memoir, reveals the woman inside one of autism's most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of thirty-five, Jennifer was...

Have you ever struggled with weight issues? Have you faced prejudice because of your gender identity or sexuality? Have you had to cope with depression, anxiety or bullying? Have you been the victim of sexual assault?If the answer to any of these is yes,...

In the treatment of addictions and their psychological understanding, cognitive-behavioural and motivation approaches have been paramount. In contrast, the psychodynamic contribution has been muted. This book redresses this imbalance by bringing together...