Consumer S Guide To Mental Health

Author : Jeffrey K. Edwards,Anthony W. Heath
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136867798

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A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services by Jeffrey K. Edwards,Anthony W. Heath Pdf

A unique consumer resource for understanding mental health treatment With over 250 models of counseling and psychotherapy currently used to treat emotional problems and serious mental illness, figuring out where to look for the right services can be a daunting task. A Consumer’s Guide to Mental Health Services offers pragmatic solutions for those considering or already beginning treatment. It helps you to make important decisions regarding whether seeing a psychiatrist, a social worker, a counselor, or a psychologist is best for your particular needs. It also explores health insurance and coverage of treatment as well as how long it may take for you to begin feeling like yourself again. This valuable text looks at the intricacies of the mental health care system and provides a helpful summary that is both accessible and useful. If you’ve ever tried to find help for a major life transition, depression, or anxiety and have been overwhelmed by the options for mental health treatment, you are not alone. A Consumer’s Guide to Mental Health Services is a unique text that breaks down the vast array of service options with a critical eye so consumers can get the vital information they need in a straightforward and accessible way. This comprehensive text even includes a “Questions to Ask” section that will help you find the right clinician to fit your exact needs. Some of the topics A Consumer’s Guide to Mental Health Services covers in detail are: causes of mental health problems the three main models of mental health how clinicians who use the different models view mental health types of providers available and the different services they offer talk therapies and medications ethical codes of all professions consumers’ rights the insurance industry, its history and current role matching treatment to the problem alternatives to therapy and much more! A Consumer’s Guide to Mental Health Services is a valuable and practical resource for anyone considering or beginning mental health treatment or their family and friends. It is also a useful addition for educators or students working through introductory courses in all of the major mental health fields.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Mental health facilities
ISBN : OCLC:316924999

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A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services by Anonim Pdf

Author : Brian L. Mishara,Robert D. Patterson
Publisher : Crown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UOM:39015000156136

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Consumer's Guide to Mental Health by Brian L. Mishara,Robert D. Patterson Pdf

Author : National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Mental health
ISBN : MINN:31951D038141219

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A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services by National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Jeffrey K. Edwards,Anthony Heath
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Mental health services
ISBN : 078903266X

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A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services by Jeffrey K. Edwards,Anthony Heath Pdf

A comprehensive resource for of the wide range of mental health services available to consumers that uses a critical eye to expose the truths and fictions beyond the promises.

Author : Lloyd I. Sederer MD
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780393708813

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The Family Guide to Mental Health Care by Lloyd I. Sederer MD Pdf

Advice on Helping Your Loved Ones, from the medical director of the country's largest state mental health system and the mental health editor of The Huffington Post More than fifty million people a year are diagnosed with some form of mental illness. It spares no sex, race, age, ethnicity, or income level. And left untreated, mental disorders can devastate our families and communities. Family members and friends are often the first to realize when someone has a problem, but it is hard to know how to help or where to turn. Our mental health “system” can feel like a bewildering and frustrating maze. How can you tell that someone has a mental illness? What are the first and best steps for you to take? Where do you go to find the right care? The Family Guide to Mental Health Care is the first comprehensive print resource for the millions of people who have loved ones suffering from some kind of mental illness. In this book, families can find the answers to their most urgent questions. What medications are helpful and are some as dangerous as I think? Is there a way to navigate privacy laws so I can discuss my adult daughter’s treatment with her doctor? Is my teenager experiencing typical adolescent distress or an illness? From understanding depression, bipolar illness and anxiety to eating and traumatic disorders, schizophrenia, and much more, readers will learn what to do and how to help. Real-life scenarios and authoritative information are written in a compassionate, reader-friendly way, including checklists to bring to a doctor’s appointment so you can ask the right questions. For readers who fear they will never see the light at the end of the tunnel, this book gives hope and a path forward. As one of the nation’s leading voices on quality care in mental health, Dr. Lloyd Sederer has played a singular role in advancing services for those with mental illness. Now, the wealth of his expertise and clear guidance is at your disposal. From the first signs of a problem to sorting through the variety of treatment options, you and your family will be able to walk into a doctor’s office know what to do and what to ask.

Author : MICHAEL. DAVIES
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0433503696

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GUIDE TO MENTAL DISORDER LAW IN CANADIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. by MICHAEL. DAVIES Pdf

Author : Jenny Simon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 169001296X

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Do I Need a Therapist? a Consumer's Guide to Navigating Mental Health Services by Jenny Simon Pdf

Practical Advice for Finding the Right Therapist This consumer's guide, written in plain language for everyday people, will help you navigate through the maze of mental health. Therapy is not for everyone, so if you are seeking answers, do not spend money and years in treatment before you read this book. Knowledge can empower you. Maybe you are wondering about: grief stress depression couples work your child's behavior or other therapy concerns... If so, this step-by-step guide will transform your perspective from confused and overwhelmed to informed and clear about your next steps. Dr. Jenny Simon, a professional insider, will empower you to understand what those letters mean behind a therapist's name, how much therapy costs and why different practitioners charge different prices, what a diagnosis means, how using medication to treat a problem differs from talk therapy, and what the common types of treatment are. Here, you will find the resources, insight, and clear guidance to empower you to feel confident about your choices. In Do I Need a Therapist? you will learn: How to find the right therapist Practical suggestions that are simple, clear, and easy to follow The pros and cons about using health insurance Tips on what types of treatment would work best for you and your situation What really happens in a counseling session Praise for Do I Need a Therapist? "Finally! A critical missing link in the healing journey has been restored!" -Jonathan Ellerby Ph.D., Bestselling author of Inspiration Deficit Disorder "Jenny brings great wisdom and caring to her new book. It's like talking with a trusted friend." -Chip McAuley, Ph.D., Consciousness Theorist "Therapy is not for everyone, but if you are seeking help, this book should be your first stop as it provides an excellent view into the counseling field." -Dr. Scott A. Myers, Higher Education Professional Scroll up and order your copy of Do I Need a Therapist? today.

Author : Nancy L. Schaufele,Donna B. Kennedy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Mental health counseling
ISBN : 1884444482

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When You Don't Know Who to Call by Nancy L. Schaufele,Donna B. Kennedy Pdf

Author : Debra O’Kane
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780729589512

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Mental Health A Pocket Guide by Debra O’Kane Pdf

Increased consumer focus New chapter on trauma-informed practice and care New focus on loss and grief (including loss of employment, relationships, COVID and climate-related events) Increased focus on self-care, self-awareness and support strategies Greater emphasis on cultural awareness and working across the lifespan

Author : Rosemary Amrhein
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-04
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781312284814

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The Road to Mental Health: A Practical Guide For the Consumer, Family, and Friends by Rosemary Amrhein Pdf

Rosemary Amrhein shares her 22 years of experience and all that she has learned over the years in group therapy and in life about mental illness and how to be well. Based mainly on experience, she hopes to involve families more with their relative's mental illness and recovery, by providing insight in how to be supportive. This unique book complete with inspirational poetry as well is a must read by all!

Author : Carlin Barnes,Marketa Wills
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1510745947

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Understanding Mental Illness by Carlin Barnes,Marketa Wills Pdf

“Skillfully crafted, thoughtful, and expertly written.” —Sheryl Denise Jones, MD “Comprehensive and educational . . . from a practical and relatable point of view." —Napoleon Higgins, MD “A well needed resource! . . . It allows us to better understand and support the people we care about, but who struggle with mental illness.” —Thomas Kerrihard, MD Get the straight facts about mental illness from two Harvard trained psychiatrists. More than 40 million people in the US suffer from mental health problems—yet less than half receive adequate care and treatment. Even in the 21st century with the most advanced medical care in the world, social stigma still surrounds psychiatric problems, and this, combined with a lack of understanding, perpetuates a national mental health crisis affecting those in need and their families. Ignoring and/or being unaware of a problem can have devastating effects in our families and for society at large—many people living with mental illness go untreated, and as a result, people with untreated mental illnesses make up one third of the nation’s homeless population and can be imprisoned. To meet these challenges, Dr. Carlin Barnes and Dr. Marketa Wills have written this necessary and comprehensive, practical guide to educate and help everyone better understand mental health. Each chapter offers insights and wisdom concerning a variety of psychiatric conditions, including: Mood disorders Anxiety disorders Personality disorders Substance abuse issues Eating disorders Women’s mental health issues Suicide in America Geriatric mental health Professional athletes and mental health And more Armed with this knowledge, you and your loved one can better appreciate the real struggles at hand, and as a result, seek the proper care needed.

Author : Michele R. Davidson, PhD, CNM, CFN, RN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780826171146

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A Nurse's Guide to Women's Mental Health by Michele R. Davidson, PhD, CNM, CFN, RN Pdf

Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title! 2012 Third Place AJN Book of the Year Award Winner in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing! "This is a great resource for any nurse working with women."--Score: 94, 4 Stars. Doody's Medical Reviews This is a quick-access clinical guide to the range of mental health issues and diagnoses that commonly affect women across the life span. It focuses on the unique biopsychosocial factors that make women especially vulnerable to psychological disorders and emphasizes key stressors specific to women that are precursors to mental illness. Frequent headings and bulleted, concise presentation of information facilitates reading. In addition to discussing mental health issues specific to women, the guide covers unique populations such as disabled women, lesbian and transgendered women, female veterans, women with forensic health concerns, and women who have been the object of violence. Chapters also address childbearing issues, including menstruation-related problems, infertility and its psychological implications, and antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum psychological disorders. Developmental milestones, the impact of culture on mental illness, and global health issues are covered as well. Tables and charts present key facts in an easy-to-read format. Key Features: Provides a concise, easy-to-use guide to womenís mental health issues across the life span for new and seasoned nurse practitioners Focuses on stressors unique to women as precursors of mental illness Delivers commonly occurring DSM-IV disorders in women, using a consistent format that includes etiology, assessment, and drug and behavioral therapeutic approaches Discusses preconception and childbearing issues, the impact of violence, female veterans, disabled women, lesbian women, and transgendered women

Author : Robert D Hill
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-31
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780393704532

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Positive Aging by Robert D Hill Pdf

Human aging has been transformed in the 21st century. Retirement, senility, disability, and death were all notions previously associated with growing old. Today, with the average life span of men and women in the United States exceeding 76 years, the words successful, optimal, and positive dominate the lexicon of scientists and, increasingly, the general public. We not only plan to live longer, but expect to enjoy a superior standard of physical and emotional health for longer than any previous generation. Leading an active and purposeful life no longer stops at the outdated 65-year mark of retirement, but continues well into what was once termed "old age." With these changing attitudes comes the need for new conceptualizations of what it means to grow old. In a groundbreaking book, Robert Hill, a psychologist, professor, and leading researcher in geriatric care, rethinks the traditional ideas we have of aging by offering us a new framework from which to understand the nature of growing old. Positive Aging offers a more innovative model of old age that focuses on achieving and fostering a positive mindset. In doing so, Hill not only explores the social and psychological trends of aging in the 21st century, but offers an illuminating examination of how advances in the science of gerontology influence the phenomenology of growing old. Written for all those concerned about their own course of aging as well as the practitioner who provides mental health services to older adults, Positive Aging begins with a review of the term "aging" itself, its history and its changing meaning. Hill then delves into the many lifestyle choices we can make to improve our happiness as we grow older. Traditional theories of adult development and how Positive Aging plays into them are examined; successful, normal, impaired, and diseased trajectories of age-related decline are defined and explored; and useful strategies are provided for coping with common old-age issues—including cognitive deficits, depression, anxiety, and psychological barriers to happiness. Hill also covers important late-life concerns such as the role Positive Aging plays in physical disability, caregiving, grief, bereavement, death, and spirituality and meaning-based counseling. Along the way, poignant case studies help elucidate and contextualize the arguments, and keep the discussion rooted in very tangible, human terms. Ushering in an era of new understanding of what it means to grow older, Positive Aging is an enlightening guidebook for consumers navigating such uncertain, and often worrisome terrain, as well as an invaluable resource for clinicians working with this growing population. By combining a novel approach to human aging in the contemporary world with specific suggestions and ideas to optimize that process, this book promises to help all of us cope with the vicissitudes of growing older to continue to get the most out of living.

Author : John Preston
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781416579120

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A Consumer's Guide to Psychiatric Drugs by John Preston Pdf

Now fully revised and updated, this essential guide provides comprehensive coverage of the latest treatments for anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders.