Malignant Unhappiness

Author : Mohammad Akmal Makhdum
Publisher : Primedia E-launch LLC
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-25
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781945171598

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Malignant Unhappiness by Mohammad Akmal Makhdum Pdf

Modern day psychiatry is doing a disservice to humanity. It is not dealing with the epidemic of unhappiness. It is configured as such that it unable to and incapable of helping mankind by reducing its suffering from unhappiness. Most psychiatric diagnoses are arbitrarily 'operationalised' into 'clinical' and 'non-clinical' syndromes. Unless it is clinical, it is non clinical, regardless of someone's subjective suffering. This book challenges these constructs and calls for remedies to address this artificial distortion. This book challenges modern medicine and contemporary psychiatry to unshackle psychiatrists from artificially restricted roles as 'scientific' medical men. Psychiatrists are invited to review thier roles and explore if they are able to become locality healers of emotional pain and suffering; using effective modern medicines freely and as first-line treatments, alongside all types of social, traditional, alternative, spiritual, psychological and medicinal interventions as local 'elders', 'gurus' ' and 'wise men and wise women'. Unhappiness is widespread that this restrictive role for psychiatrists, who are completely different from other physicians and surgeons, makes them limit their potential benefit to society. They are different by virtue of dealing with the whole human, yet they are not really 'whole-istic'. They cannot ever imagine to be 'Holistic' when they are shackled in this artificially restrictive professional bind of wanting to be 'scientific'. This book challenges psychiatrist to see their role as far bigger, far more artistic and humanistic than solely scientific.

Author : Lewis Wolpert
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780571266715

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Malignant Sadness by Lewis Wolpert Pdf

'An excellent book, the most objective short account I know of all the various approaches to depression.' Anthony Storr Several years ago, Lewis Wolpert had a severe episode of depression. Despite a happy marriage and successful scientific career, he could think only of suicide. When he did recover, he became aware of the stigma attached to depression - and just how difficult it was to get reliable information. With characteristic candour and determination he set about writing this book, an acclaimed investigation into the causes and treatments of depression, which formed the basis for a BBC TV series. This paperback edition features a new introduction, in which Wolpert discusses the reaction to his book and BBC series, and recounts his own recurring struggle with depression.

Author : Siegfried Kasper,Stuart A. Montgomery
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118556733

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Treatment-Resistant Depression by Siegfried Kasper,Stuart A. Montgomery Pdf

Treatment-resistant Depress Successful management of patients with treatment-resistant depression requires a thorough understanding of the biological basis for both the depression and its failure to respond to standard treatments. This book clearly and succinctly summarizes the latest scientific research and its applications in clinical practice. A first step is a clear definition of what constitutes treatment-resistant depression so that clinical trials and other studies are using common criteria, enabling comparison and meta-analysis of their outcomes. The opening chapter reviews definitions and predictors of treatment-resistant depression originating from different fields and discusses their usefulness in clinical practice and clinical research. The next chapter proposes a new definition, adapting terminology from medicine. Biological classification requires identification of genetic risk factors and gene variants have been identified as accounting for 50% of the variance in the clinical outcomes of antidepressant treatments. Chapter 3 describes several genes already associated with treatment-resistant depression and, while further work is needed to translate findings into clinical recommendations, suggests that genetic prediction of treatment resistance could become a widespread clinical reality within a few years. Most patients with treatment-resistant depression will be treated pharmacologically, so three chapters review the latest evidence for pharmacological best practice in switching strategies for antidepressants, the role of antipsychotics and augmentation strategies to complement lithium. There are two major alternatives to pharmacotherapy: neuromodulation and psychotherapy. The brain intervention chapter summarizes clinical research and experience with electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, deep brain stimulation and magnetic seizure therapy. The final chapter reviews the literature pertaining to the effectiveness of various forms of psychotherapy in patients who have not responded to antidepressant pharmacotherapy, explaining that patients who have not responded to one or two trials of antidepressant medication have a 30%-50% chance of responding to a focused psychotherapy. It proposes indications for psychotherapy in treatment-resistant depression and summarizes general therapeutic principles. Essential reading for all psychiatrists managing patients with this distressing disorder.

Author : David H. Rosen
Publisher : Nicolas-Hays, Inc.
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002-05-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780892546091

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Transforming Depression by David H. Rosen Pdf

In this groundbreaking book, David H. Rosen, M.D., offers depressed individuals, their families, and therapists a lifesaving course in healing the soul through creativity. This is a book about transforming depression and its powerful pull toward suicide into a meaningful alternative. In Transforming Depression, Dr. Rosen applies Carl Jung's method of active imagination to treating depressed and suicidal individuals. Having dealt with depression in his own life and the suicides of loved ones, Dr. Rosen shows that when people learn to confront the rich images and symbols that emerge from their struggles, they can turn their despair into a fountain of creative energy. He details the paths of four patients whose work in painting, pottery, and dance -- in conjunction with psychotherapy -- led them from depression to a more meaningful life. Their dramatic paintings illustrate the text. Part One presents an overview of the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual factors involved in the diagnosis of depression. Part Two provides a new therapeutic approach to treating depression, focusing on the symbolic death and rebirth of the ego (ego-cide) as an alternative to suicide. Part Three presents in-depth case studies from Dr. Rosen's practice. Part Four discusses how we can recognize crisis points and how creativity can transform depression. The author pays particular attention to the problem of teen suicide.

Author : Andrew Martin Dodson
Publisher : Andrew Martin Dodson
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9798201117214

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Atlas Personality by Andrew Martin Dodson Pdf

In April 2019, I learned I was going to be a father. In July, my mother died unexpectedly. In December, my son was born. In February 2020, my dad was arrested by the FBI. In March, the world slowly entered the apocalypse. This is the story of that time.

Author : Jonathan Bayley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Bible
ISBN : BL:A0022016821

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The Divine Word Opened. Sermons. (Third Edition.). by Jonathan Bayley Pdf

Author : Sandra Johnson
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780729580892

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A Clinical Handbook on Child Development Paediatrics - E-Book by Sandra Johnson Pdf

This handbook offers a succinct study of Childhood Development Paediatrics with practical applications for helping the child and family through all areas of the developmental process. The book covers diverse topics like developmental delay, learning difficulties, attention deficit disorders, autism, Asperger syndrome, behaviour difficulties, language disorders, school refusal, bullying, emotional difficulties, neurological impairments that affect development (examples being cerebral palsy and brain injury) and motor coordination problems. It also offers online case scenarios on autism, ADHD, school refusal and truancy, cerebral palsy and child abuse and neglect. The cases are followed by questions to test the acquired knowledge of the student on these topics. This practical guide to child development is ideal for trainee paediatricians, registrars, paediatricians and general practitioners. Deals with developmental issues unlike comprehensive paediatric or child psychiatry texts Concise text providing practical tips Clinically and practically orientated (e.g. history, physical examination, assessment techniques) Comparison of normal and abnormal/normal development Definitions (Chapters.8,11,12) to clarify terms Several chapters (e.g. Chapters 8,9,10) inform about special problems/illnesses, which are increasing in incidence Online case scenarios on autism, ADHD, school refusal and truancy, cerebral palsy and child abuse and neglect are available on Student Consult. Combines physical and psychological problems in the development of children, which might be already present at birth (Cerebral Palsy) or which might be apparent later in life (Chapter 8)

Author : K. Ghose
Publisher : Springer
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781489934369

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Antidepressants for Elderly People by K. Ghose Pdf

Depression is one of the commonest problems in old age. Yet until recently, old people were systematically exduded from participating in drug trials and similar investigations. As a result, knowledge regarding incidence, natural history and management of depression in the elderly are somewhat limited. It is now well-established that old people are sensitive to most psychotropic drugs and they tend to suffer from adverse effects and side effects of antidepressant drugs more frequently than any other age group. These are considered to be due to age-related physiological changes. In addition, because of the frequent association with multiple pathology, the elderly are likely to receive polypharmacy which further complicates the management of antidepressant drug therapy. The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive guidance on the drug therapy of depression for the dinicians involved in the health care of the elderly. In the first section, epidemiology, presentations and assessment of depression in old age and neuroendocrine abnormalities observed in patients with depression are briefly discussed. However, it mainly deals with the problems of antidepressant drug therapy, such as which antidepressant to prescribe, how to monitor efficacy and side effects, what is the adequate dose, how long to treat a single episode of depression and who requires long term medication. Information regarding pharmacology, side effects, adverse effects, drug interaction and pharmacokinetics of most currently available drugs are provided. Special emphasis has been given on continuation therapy and the choice of an antidepressant drug and their long term safety.

Author : Danny Walsh
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1846425352

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Dementia Care Training Manual for Staff Working in Nursing and Residential Settings by Danny Walsh Pdf

This accessible, interactive resource book encourages front-line staff working with dementia sufferers in nursing and residential settings to examine their working practice and modify it to where appropriate to meet best practice guidelines. Packed with photocopiable training exercises, discussion points and questions to prompt care workers to reflect on their style of work, this practical training manual also provides a framework for care work in line with statutory requirements and national training standards. It can be used as a self-training guide by carers, who can work through it at their own pace or under the supervision of a colleague, or by trainers running structured courses on good practice in dementia care. It is also suitable for use as a quick reference in daily practice. This comprehensive resource will provide useful guidance for all staff working face-to-face with people with dementia, whether in nursing, day-care or residential settings.

Author : B. Mahendra
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789400932258

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Depression by B. Mahendra Pdf

The purpose of this book is to acknowledge the universality of depression, to throw some light on those aspects of depression which are neglected in the more conventional treatments of the subject and also to attempt to provide a synthesis between the biological and socio-environmental factors which lead to the onset of depression and modify its course. A book devoted to depression has the advantage that it has the space at its disposal to explain and clarify concepts and promising ideas that a chapter in even a comprehensive textbook does not have. A single author writing about all the relevant aspects of a subject brings with him the merit of uniformity, continuity and lack of repetition. He is also more fallible in some areas than others, which finds an exact parallel in the experience of clinicians in their practice. A multi-author, multi-specialist work portrays an air of omniscience and omnicompetence which many clinicians find dispiriting. It is likely a considerable number of practising clinicians will have a greater knowledge and experience in some areas of the subject of this book. than I have and will feel emboldened to approach others. The entire work is informed by historical considerations. The lesson of history is to be open-minded and not to judge too harshly those that have gone before.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : PRNC:32101066885599

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Locomotive Firemen's Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Labor unions
ISBN : STANFORD:36105211467217

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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen's Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Diana Patterson
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781443816281

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Harry Potter’s World Wide Influence by Diana Patterson Pdf

The Harry Potter series forms a single epic story that has been published in nearly 70 languages, and has been examined in a large number of disciplines. This collection of essays contributes to the scholarly discourse that forms Potter Studies. These essays take on the consideration of Rowling's work as being worthy of study as a phenomenon and influence, as well as a work of literary value. They add genuine statistical information about the reasons for the books' popularity, consider their effects on child readers, and examine some deep-rooted reasons for their having been manipulated in American publishing, in film adaptations, in musical complements, and in their thingification in popular culture around the world. Some of these essays take on the critics of the books' religion and considerations of psychological, as well as philosophical good and evil, and well as some stylistic anomalies. The fact that scholars from China, Germany, Poland, Romania, and Israel, in addition to English-speaking nations, have felt compelled to examine these books in detail testifies in part to Harry Potter's world-wide influence.

Author : Lucretia Stewart
Publisher : Random House (UK)
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015047858314

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Making Love by Lucretia Stewart Pdf

Set against the sexual freedom of the 1970s and the tougher realities of solitary life in the late 1990s, Lucretia Stewart's moving first novel charts the sentimental education of a woman who learns the truth about herself through the intricate lessons of desire and pain. "From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : A.K. Chesterton
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780957540323

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The New Unhappy Lords by A.K. Chesterton Pdf

As ever more people emerge from the prolonged state of lethargy to find the old familiar world destroyed, the once cherished values scorned, the signposts to what had seemed an assured national future obliterated, they ask in bewilderment: ""What is behind it all?"" Jolted into an awareness of mysterious forces at work causing universal confusion and chaos, their next question swiftly follows: ""Who is behind it all?"" The New Unhappy Lords endeavours to answer both questions, revealing much of the secret history of our times and exposing the conspiracy which shapes that history to dragoon mankind into a One World dictatorship. The New Unhappy Lords is essential reading for patriots brave enough to face harsh facts and fight for the sovereign independence of their countries against the immense might of their internationalist enemies.