Finding The Right Psychiatrist

Author : Robert L. Taylor
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780813572109

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Choosing a psychiatrist is complicated. If a person doesn’t know what to look for and the questions to ask, finding the right psychiatrist can be daunting.The goal is to find one who, while remaining a competent physician, is as comfortable and capable working with problems of the mind as he or she is prescribing psychiatric medications. Combining over forty years of experience as a practicing psychiatrist with an insider’s perspective of current psychiatric practice, Dr. Robert Taylor provides invaluable guidance to persons considering psychiatric treatment or contemplating a change of doctor in an effort to find better treatment. Cautioning readers against settling for a psychiatrist who views psychodrugs as the treatment, Dr. Taylor provides specific suggestions for avoiding the growing number of psychiatrists who write scripts automatically. In recent decades, psychiatric care has been overly reliant on psychodrugs. Patient diagnoses are being seriously questioned. Finding the Right Psychiatrist encourages people to seek care from a complete psychiatrist—one able and willing to pursue matters of mind and brain/body, rather than settling on psychodrugs as the main treatment. Throughout the book, readers learn about the proper uses and limits of psychiatric diagnosis. Dr. Taylor carefully outlines an individualized approach to psychiatric care guided more by a patient’s particular problems and situation than by diagnoses that often mislead more than help. He provides a realistic appraisal of psychiatric medications: what they can and cannot do as well, a discussion of mind work tools, traits of effective psychiatrists, suggestions for how to deal with common insurance company obstacles, and an explanation of the confusing politics of psychiatry. An indispensable resource for anyone seeking psychiatric help or tasked with advising someone of what to look for in a doctor, Finding the Right Psychiatrist gives hope and guidance to those searching for complete and personalized care. View a three minute video of Dr. Robert L. Taylor speaking about Finding the Right Psychiatrist.

Author : Robert L. Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 081356624X

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Provides guidance on finding a psychiatrist that will pursue matters of mind and brain/body over the use of medication as primary treatment, along with how to handle insurance company obstacles and politics of psychiatry. --Publisher's description.

Author : Katherine Ponte
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 057839099X

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ForLikeMinds by Katherine Ponte Pdf

"I have been waiting for over 30 years for someone to write a book like this - an instructive and very practical guide - directly applicable to the everyday lives of persons living with mental illnesses and their loved ones - offering them a hand and leading them step by step through many of the lessons Katherine has had to learn mostly on her own - from creative, dogged, and prolonged efforts to find a way to build and maintain a full life in the face of a serious illness" Larry Davidson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Yale University

Author : Dinah Miller,Annette Hanson,Steven Roy Daviss
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781421400747

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Shrink Rap by Dinah Miller,Annette Hanson,Steven Roy Daviss Pdf

“One of the most useful books I’ve read about mental illnesses . . . It demystifies our complicated medical and legal system.” —Pete Earley, New York Times-bestselling author of Crazy: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness Finally, a book that explains everything you ever wanted to know about psychiatry! In Shrink Rap, three psychiatrists from different specialties provide frank answers to questions such as: • What is psychotherapy, how does it work, and why don’t all psychiatrists do it? • When are medications helpful? • What happens on a psychiatric unit? • Can Prozac make people suicidal? • Why do many doctors not like Xanax? • Why do we have an insanity defense? • Why do people confess to crimes they didn’t commit? Based on the authors’ hugely popular blog and podcast series, this book is for patients and everyone else who is curious about how psychiatrists work. Using compelling patient vignettes, Shrink Rap explains how psychiatrists think about and address the problems they encounter, from the mundane (how much to charge) to the controversial (involuntary hospitalization). The authors face the field’s shortcomings head-on, revealing what other doctors may not admit about practicing psychiatry. Candid and humorous, Shrink Rap gives a closeup view of psychiatry, peering into technology, treatments, and the business of the field. If you’ve ever wondered how psychiatry really works, let the Shrink Rappers explain. “A fascinating peek into the minds of those who study minds.” —The Washington Post “Most of us easily understand how to treat a broken arm, but a fractured psyche? That’s an entirely different matter. Or is it? This clear-headed presentation of psychiatric services and methods covers a lot of ground and achieves a conversational tone that’s both educational and entertaining.” —Baltimore Magazine

Author : Igor Galynker, MD PhD
Publisher : Passage Press
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Choosing Right: A Psychiatrist's Guide To Starting A New Relationship by Igor Galynker, MD PhD Pdf

A veteran psychiatrist and internationally recognized authority on sexual behavior clearly outlines the choices men and women must make in the first year of the relationship to build a happy life together. ”Face it - women and men are wired differently… $1.99 for month's worth of therapy advice!” (from review by Jenny) “The book is elegantly written and easy to absorb”. (from review by Impressed) Nothing is more important to building a happy relationship than choosing the right partner for it from the very beginning. •If you choose right, happy future is a real possibility; if you choose wrong, building a happy future together is not feasible. •Men and women are very different when it comes to dating behavior. These differences are most important at the four critical points in the first year of any relationship – the four crossroads of love. •For each of the four crossroads, the rules of engagement are different. Making the correct decision at these times is critical to “choosing” the right person, to the future of your relationship, and to your overall future in general. Choosing Right is your best guide to making the right choices at the pivotal times in the beginning of your romantic life, and to building the best foundation for your happy future. If your goal is a happy marriage or a happy life-long relationship, “Choosing Right” is for you.

Author : The School of Life
Publisher : School of Life
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Psychotherapy
ISBN : 1999747178

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What Is Psychotherapy? by The School of Life Pdf

An in-depth look at a much misunderstood practice, offering a fresh viewpoint on how this science can be a universally effective route to our better selves.

Author : Frank L. Potts
Publisher : Fredericton, N.B. : Seal Publications
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Psychotherapist and patient
ISBN : 0920113001

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Finding the Right Therapist by Frank L. Potts Pdf

Author : Ronald R. Fieve
Publisher : New York : W. Morrow
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0688088791

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Moodswing by Ronald R. Fieve Pdf

Discusses the causes of depression, looks at its connections with alcohol and drug abuse, and explains modern treatment procedures

Author : American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : American Psychiatric Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1955245185

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by American Psychiatric Association Pdf

Author : David Goldbloom,Pier Bryden, M.D.,Pier Bryden M. D.
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476706795

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How Can I Help? by David Goldbloom,Pier Bryden, M.D.,Pier Bryden M. D. Pdf

An autobiography of Canadian psychiatrist David Goldbloom.

Author : William Glasser, M.D.
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-16
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780062031020

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Choice Theory by William Glasser, M.D. Pdf

Dr. William Glasser offers a new psychology that, if practiced, could reverse our widespread inability to get along with one another, an inability that is the source of almost all unhappiness. For progress in human relationships, he explains that we must give up the punishing, relationship–destroying external control psychology. For example, if you are in an unhappy relationship right now, he proposes that one or both of you could be using external control psychology on the other. He goes further. And suggests that misery is always related to a current unsatisfying relationship. Contrary to what you may believe, your troubles are always now, never in the past. No one can change what happened yesterday.

Author : Allen Frances
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781462513482

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Essentials of Psychiatric Diagnosis, Revised Edition by Allen Frances Pdf

Grounded in author Allen Frances's extensive clinical experience, this comprehensive yet concise guide helps the busy clinician find the right psychiatric diagnosis and avoid the many pitfalls that lead to errors. Covering every disorder routinely encountered in clinical practice, Frances provides the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM (where feasible) codes required for billing, a useful screening question, a colorful descriptive prototype, lucid diagnostic tips, and a discussion of other disorders that must be ruled out. The book closes with an index of the most common presenting symptoms, listing possible diagnoses that must be considered for each. Frances was instrumental in the development of past editions of the DSM and provides helpful cautions on questionable aspects of DSM-5. The revised edition features ICD-10-CM codes where feasible throughout the chapters, plus a Crosswalk to ICD-10-CM Codes in the Appendix. The Appendix, links to further coding resources, and periodic updates can also be accessed online (www.guilford.com/frances_updates).

Author : Mark S Komrad
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-31
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781616494551

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You Need Help! by Mark S Komrad Pdf

If you feel that a friend or loved one has a problem and needs professional help, this step-by-step guide will give you the tools to approach, engage, and support him or her. Just about everyone knows a relative, friend, or coworker who is exhibiting signs of emotional or behavioral turmoil. Yet figuring out how to reach out to that person can feel insurmountable. We know it is the right thing to do, yet many of us hesitate to take action out of fear of conflict, hurt feelings, or damaging the relationship. Through a rich combination of user-friendly tools and real-life stories, Mark S. Komrad, MD, offers step-by-step guidance and support as you take the courageous step of helping a friend who might not even recognize that he or she is in need. He guides you in developing a strong course of action, starting by determining when professional help is needed, then moves you through the steps of picking the right time, making the first approach, gathering allies, selecting the right professional, and supporting friends or relatives as they go through the necessary therapeutic process to resolve their problems. Included are scripts based on Komrad’s work with his own patients, designed to help you anticipate next steps and arm you with the tools to respond constructively and compassionately. You will also find the guidance and information needed to understand mental illness and get past the stigma still associated with it, so you can engage and support your loved one with insight and compassion in his or her journey toward emotional stability and health.

Author : C. J. Jos
Publisher : Millennial Mind Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Mental illness
ISBN : 1589824636

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Searching for Sanity by C. J. Jos Pdf

David had his whole life planned for him. He would graduate from medical school, become a physician with his own practice in the small town of Farmington, and have a healthy and happy marriage. When David learns that he has a mental illness, his world spirals into uncertainty. His journey to find the right psychiatric care forces him to confront his past and uncover the mystery behind the deaths of family members. He must also distinguish between real fear and paranoia as he struggles to keep his fiancée, Maria, and graduate from medical school. David takes his readers through his nightmare to give them the keys to overcoming mental illness from the perspective of the physician and the patient. He learns that part of surviving one of the most difficult types of illnesses to treat is finding the willpower to conquer it. "It's a story¿no, it's a textbook. Dr. Jos successfully blends both in a way that keeps the pages alive. I found myself worrying about the main character, as well as stopping to refresh my knowledge. Well done." ¿Robert Anderson, MD Psychiatrist and Author of A Bridge Less Traveled "[This book] will help medical students and other medical professionals to untangle the myths of mental illness and encourage those affected to seek help through proper channels; written in reader-friendly language; comprehensive, and addresses all aspects of mental health. Simply splendid." ¿Karen Cowan, MD, MPE Psychiatrist and former medical director of Metro and Hopewell Centers, St. Louis "A down-to-earth, practical, optimistic, and comprehensive guide to navigating the mental health system from early identification of mental illness through successful treatment and aftercare. A layman's bible for mental health services." ¿Herbert Lomax, PhD Social Worker and Minister, Church of Christ, St. Louis

Author : Gary Greenberg
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781101621103

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The Book of Woe by Gary Greenberg Pdf

“Gary Greenberg has become the Dante of our psychiatric age, and the DSM-5 is his Inferno.” —Errol Morris Since its debut in 1952, the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has set down the “official” view on what constitutes mental illness. Homosexuality, for instance, was a mental illness until 1973. Each revision has created controversy, but the DSM-5 has taken fire for encouraging doctors to diagnose more illnesses—and to prescribe sometimes unnecessary or harmful medications. Respected author and practicing psychotherapist Gary Greenberg embedded himself in the war that broke out over the fifth edition, and returned with an unsettling tale. Exposing the deeply flawed process behind the DSM-5’s compilation, The Book of Woe reveals how the manual turns suffering into a commodity—and made the APA its own biggest beneficiary.