Sensei Self Development Mental Health Chronicles Series - Identifying Your Values and Priorities
Welcome - this isn't your typical journal - there is educational content to learn and mental health management skills to practice. At the end of each book is a section for guided meditations to explore.Dear Reader, Welcome to the world of mental health journaling - a sacred space for self-reflection, growth, and healing. Within these pages, you hold the power to uplift your spirit, invigorate your mind, and nourish your goals. In a world that often moves at blink-and-you'll-miss- it speed, it's crucial to make time for self-care and self-discovery. Anxiety, stress, and emotional turbulence may have clouded your mind, making it difficult to find clarity and peace within. But fear not! Together, we will navigate the labyrinth of emotions, and experiences, helping to simplify the path to mental well-being. This journal is not merely a bunch of blank pages awaiting your words. It is your compassionate companion, offering solace and understanding during your unique journey. Here, you are free to unburden yourself, celebrate small and large victories, and confront the challenges that may still linger. Within the sheltered realm of these pages, there is no judgment, no expectation, and no pressure. Your unique experience and perspective hold immeasurable worth, and your voice deserves to be heard. Whether you choose to fill the lines with eloquence or simply scribble fragments of your thoughts, please remember each entry is a valuable contribution to your growth.
Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic Pain: a Clinical Guide to Diagnosis is intended to serve as a concise reference for the clinician. It provides a snapshot of the clinical features of somatic and visceral pain in outline form. The differential diagnosis provides a quick reference to similar conditions that should be considered when assessing the proper diagnosis.Significant and unique strengths are the emphasis on referred pain and pain radiations from the viscera. Understanding the subtle distinctions of pain derived from visceral organs such as the heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and pelvic organs to the body's surface can be crucial to a quick and accurate diagnosis.Other topics discussed in this book include neuropathic pain from the peripheral nerves, nerve roots (disc disease), brachial and cervical plexus, traumatic and compressive injuries of nerves, rare genetic causes, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Additionally, central pain disorders that result in neuropathic pain (stroke, spinal cord injuries, trauma, and tumors) are covered in depth.This work benefits from being an integrated perspective from a physician with extensive clinical, research, and teaching experience.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - From Causes to Control
Your Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention, Reversal Techniques, and Future DirectionsDive into the world of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with a guide that transcends the ordinary, offering a beacon of hope and knowledge for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike. "COPD - From Causes to Control" stands out as an indispensable resource, meticulously crafted to navigate the complexities of COPD. It breaks down intricate medical jargon into accessible, engaging language, ensuring that every reader comes away with a profound understanding of the disease. Without relying on images or illustrations, this book captivates through the power of words alone, making it a unique testament to the strength of informed writing. Emphasizing practical advice, it explores groundbreaking treatment options, prevention strategies, and the potential for reversing the effects of COPD, all while casting a visionary eye toward the future of respiratory health. This book is a must-buy for anyone touched by COPD, offering an unparalleled deep dive into the disease's nuances. It promises not only to educate but also to inspire action and hope. Through personal anecdotes and hypothetical scenarios, the narrative weaves a rich tapestry of insights, shedding light on the everyday realities of those affected by COPD and the innovative paths forward. By fostering a deep, empathetic connection with its readers, "COPD - From Causes to Control" serves as a guiding light, illuminating the path to better health and brighter futures, all the while setting a new standard for medical literature.
Three Thousand Years of Mental Healing
Three Thousand Years of Mental Healing, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Strength in Motion: The Next Chapter of Stroke
Strength in Motion: The Next Chapter of Stroke is Terence Ang's third book, following A Cry in the Dark and Emerging from the Dark.Strength in Motion: The Next Chapter of Stroke offers a profound look at one man's incredible journey of triumph over adversity, shedding light on the physical, emotional, and psychological hurdles that often characterise the aftermath of a stroke.From someone gripped by fear to an individual emerging with greater strength and confidence, Terence's story transcends the ordinary and speaks to the indomitable spirit that resides within us all.Within these pages, readers are taken on a voyage into the transformative power of exercise, witnessing how movement contributes not only to the restoration of physical abilities, but also the reshaping of one's mindset.The inclusion of medical perspectives and fellow stroke survivors' narratives provide a broader understanding of the complexities inherent in stroke recovery. This book intertwines expert insights with Terence's journey together with previously unreleased images providing a visual diary of his life, exploring the transformative potential of exercise in stroke recovery. It was crafted to offer a fresh perspective on the subject, with QR codes that link to various exercises featured in the book.Strength in Motion: The Next Chapter of Stroke aims to empower survivors of stroke, and initiate discussions on how the larger society can offer support and solidarity to those on the path of recovery. It presents much opportunity to explore innovative approaches, resources, and avenues for enhancing the lives of stroke survivors.
Strength in Motion: The Next Chapter of Stroke
Strength in Motion: The Next Chapter of Stroke is Terence Ang's third book, following A Cry in the Dark and Emerging from the Dark.Strength in Motion: The Next Chapter of Stroke offers a profound look at one man's incredible journey of triumph over adversity, shedding light on the physical, emotional, and psychological hurdles that often characterise the aftermath of a stroke.From someone gripped by fear to an individual emerging with greater strength and confidence, Terence's story transcends the ordinary and speaks to the indomitable spirit that resides within us all. Within these pages, readers are taken on a voyage into the transformative power of exercise, witnessing how movement contributes not only to the restoration of physical abilities, but also the reshaping of one's mindset.The inclusion of medical perspectives and fellow stroke survivors' narratives provide a broader understanding of the complexities inherent in stroke recovery. This book intertwines expert insights with Terence's journey together with previously unreleased images providing a visual diary of his life, exploring the transformative potential of exercise in stroke recovery. It was crafted to offer a fresh perspective on the subject, with QR codes that link to various exercises featured in the book.Strength in Motion: The Next Chapter of Stroke aims to empower survivors of stroke, and initiate discussions on how the larger society can offer support and solidarity to those on the path of recovery. It presents much opportunity to explore innovative approaches, resources, and avenues for enhancing the lives of stroke survivors.
The Neuropathogenesis of Mood Disorders
Neurology does not include study of the limbic system as this is regarded as more relevant to psychiatry. Paradoxically, psychiatrists receive no education on the anatomy, physiology or neuropathology of the limbic system either during their specialist training programs internationally. Their focus is purely on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Thus, they are unique among the medical specialities in the 21st century. The morbidity and mortality of the many millions of patients with mood disorders has remained unchanged for multiple decades, as opposed to the progressive advances made in all other medical specialities. This is a travesty and a tragedy for a medical specialist discipline. Accordingly, using advances in immunology, radiology and my own personal insights, and after considerable research, I have discovered the complex neuropathogenesis of mood disorders and how to substantially improve the treatment regimen in order to substantially improve patient outcomes. A detailed, comprehensive description of the anatomy, physiology, the neuropathology of the limbic system and the underlying etiology of mood disorders are described in this book. It is likely that a team approach using a psychiatrist and an immunologist will be required for patients with bipolar 2 and treatment resistant depression as the use of biological agents are complex and require considerable experience.
Morphea and Related Disorders
Morphea and Related Disorders is a comprehensive reference on morphea. The book covers the subject in 20 chapters. The book starts with a detailed introduction and history of the morphea and its various classifications systems. Next, the book progresses into epidemiology, predisposing factors and pathogenic mechanisms, followed by histopathology for morphea diagnosis and a detailed review of clinical presentations. Subsequent chapters cover associated diseases and extracutaneous manifestations, medical investigations, treatment guidelines and special topics (Idiopathic atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini, Linear atrophoderma of Moulin, Parry-Romberg syndrome, Lichen sclerosus, pediatric morphea and eosinophilic fasciitis). Key features -The most detailed reference book on morphea.-Easy and simple language for readers.-Chapter synopsis at the beginning of each chapter.-Learning points at the end of the chapter.-More than 100 high resolution colored photographs.-Information boxes and tables to enhance readability.-Covers basic knowledge on morphea, including pathogenesis, clinical presentations, and classification.-Includes guidelines for professionals.-Includes chapters on special topics for advanced readers. Morphea and Related Disorders is the definitive reference book for medical students, residents, instructors, and physicians.
Learning Therapeutic Storytelling
​The book provides a hypnosystemically grounded introduction to therapeutic storytelling in medicine, child therapy, adult psychotherapy, couples therapy, family therapy, social work, pastoral care, education, coaching, supervision, and related professional fields.Contents include: The relevance of storytelling to therapy.Why, when, and how stories have therapeutic effects.Where I can use therapeutic stories.How to find the right story for the right moment.Structuring a therapeutic story.How to start and continue.Enhancing narrative skills.About the Author: Stefan Hammel works as a systemic therapist, hypnotherapist, and author. He is also an protestant hospital and psychiatric chaplain, as well as the director of the Institute for Hypnosystemic Counseling in Kaiserslautern. Additionally, he serves as a lecturer for systemic and hypnotherapeutic training institutes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He conducts seminars on Ericksonian hypnotherapy, therapeutic storytelling, systemic and hypnosystemic counseling. His main areas of focus include couple and family therapy, therapy for children and adolescents, depression, anxiety, trauma, end-of-life and grief counseling, as well as supporting somatic healing processes.
Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy for Anxiety
In this practice manual, psychotherapists learn how they can use brief therapy to achieve quick and lasting results for many patients with anxiety. Dr. Kossak combines the two effective methods of hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy: it usually works immediately after just one session. The author provides a clearly structured introduction to the underlying theories of the method, which can then be used directly in the extensive practical section. The case studies with study questions make this treatment tangible. The effectiveness is proven by large, sustained catamnesis periods. Written for ... Psychotherapists, doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, dentists, coaches and students in these subjects. About the author: Dr. Hans-Christian Kossak, Dipl.-Psych., psychological psychotherapist and child and adolescent psychotherapist as behavioral therapist, client-centered psychotherapist, hypnotherapist. Founder of psychotherapy in the combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnosis. Main focus: Anxiety, psychosomatics, learning and performance disorders. He was head of the Catholic Counselling Center for Educational and Family Issues, Bochum; lecturer and trainer of psychotherapists in hypnosis and behavioral therapy; speaker at specialist congresses.
Why Mothers Died and How Their Lives Are Saved
One of the most dramatic changes to women's lives in the twentieth century was the advent of safe childbirth, reducing the maternal mortality rate from 1 in 400 births to 1 in 10,000 in just 80 years. The impetus behind this change was the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Death (CEMD), now the world's longest running self-audit of a healthcare service. Here, leading authors in the CEMD tell the story of the pioneering clinicians behind the push for improvements, who received little recognition for their work despite its far-reaching consequences. One by one, the leading causes of maternal death were identified and resolved, from sepsis to safe abortions and more recently psychiatric illness and social and ethnic disparities in healthcare. Global maternal mortality is still too high; this valuable book shows how significant advances in maternal healthcare are possible when clinicians, politicians and the public work together.
The Book of Life
Have you ever wondered if you've reached the max potential of what you're capable of in a certain area of your life, and for years you'd always responded in certain ways to certain situations that might have been less than favorable, so many different times that you felt as if you're just not capable of higher levels? You are not alone at all, even though it can surely feel that way. The fact is that every single human being to walk the face of the Earth has the exact same problem as you do in various degrees in every area of life. Hindered beliefs, inaccurate conceptions about self, others and the world we live in, are hidden in the subconscious portion of the mind and were programmed there from birth to seven years old. I had thought all my life that a person gets set in their ways by the age fifty - I know now that we are all set in our ways by the age seven, if not sooner. Most generally it is only a couple of issues causing an appearance of many seemingly completely different problems, when in fact they are stemmed from a single misconception of self from childhood. Something could have happened to you at the age of two or three and you don't remember it - no memory whatsoever - and that could very well be the exact thing causing frustrations, confusions and grudges against the self and others, eventually turning into hopelessness throughout life. These books are self-help, but they are more geared through the sharing of principles instead of traditional step-by-step, because in this case this is not as simple as a cake recipe that everyone can follow exactly and get the same results each and every time. All of us are different in our contents of hindered beliefs in subconscious and why it's like that. The good news is it will not take seven to nine years to rewire the mind so we can actually pursue in life what we truly desire instead of settling for less, way less. These processes and suggestions in these books and devotionals are designed to bring about awareness rather than things to practice, memorize and axes to grind; rather, they recommend more of periodic auto-inquisition to get the subconscious to rewire itself.Thank you for purchasing our products and we look forward to hearing about what you think, feel and your honest opinion whether good or bad. What you have to say is very valuable to the world's wellbeing, whether you believe it or not. May the Spirit of the Universe give you the desires of your heart, or something bigger and better.
The Open Heart Club
This absorbing and poignant book is not merely the story of one writer's flawed heart. It is a history of cardiac medicine, a candid personal journey, and a profound reflection on mortality.Born in 1966 with a congenital heart defect known as the tetralogy of Fallot, Gabriel Brownstein entered the world just as doctors were learning to operate on conditions like his. He received a life-saving surgery at five years old, and since then has ridden wave after wave of medical innovation, a series of interventions that have kept his heart beating.The Open Heart Club is both a memoir of a life on the edge of medicine's reach and a history of the remarkable people who have made such a life possible. It begins with the visionary anatomists of the seventeenth century, tells the stories of the doctors (all women) who invented pediatric cardiology, and includes the lives of patients and physicians struggling to understand the complexities of the human heart. The Open Heart Club is a riveting work of compassionate storytelling, a journey into the dark hinterlands between sickness and health lit by bright moments of humor and inspiration.
Gut Microbiome
This community of gut microbiota is so important to your immune system-and other systems!-yet many of us don't even know it exists. We give zero thought to supporting our gut microbiota or to giving it what it needs to be diverse, healthy, and strong.If you eat a typical western diet, you may actually be killing off your gut microbiota without even knowing it! Without a healthy gut, your body is ill-equipped to combat illness and disease. This is why ensuring your gut microbiota is healthy is such a big deal. Inside gut first, health follows, discover: The effect of gut health on your overall health.The science behind gut health.The impact certain foods have on your gut health.The role of fasting, exercise and water in promoting a healthy gutThe insights into the power of probiotics and prebiotics for gut healthA 2-week mediterranean meal plan to support your gut healthGut microbiome researchers fundaro and hoffman bring you a thorough, objective, scientific overview of the gut microbiome: the tens of trillions of microbes and potentially millions of genes that inhabit the human digestiveYou may find that you come away with more questions than answers, but you will also come away with a vast array of knowledge and applicable interventions to effectively navigate a sea of marketing and support your health from the inside out.
The Thyroid Patient's Manual
Paul Robinson is a thyroid patient with over thirty years of personal knowledge of hypothyroidism, and over ten years experience of supporting thousands of thyroid patients. He has already written two ground-breaking books on hypothyroidism: 'Recovering with T3' and 'The CT3M Handbook', which focus on recovering from hypothyroidism and adrenal problems using the T3 thyroid hormone (Liothyronine) in the safest and most effective way. The Thyroid Patient's Manual is a practical, easy-to-read book, which provides an excellent resource for people who are trying to understand and treat hypothyroidism. It is aimed at patients who suspect they have low thyroid hormone levels, those who have just been diagnosed and are beginning treatment, and those who are on treatment already, but are still feeling ill. This book deals with all the main thyroid hormone treatment options, including T4 (Levothyroxine), NDT (natural desiccated thyroid), T3 (Liothyronine) and all combinations. An easy-to-grasp series of steps is presented that includes information on thyroid and adrenal hormones, diagnosis of hypothyroidism and selecting the right treatment. It explains why those with Hashimoto's thyroiditis or have thyroidectomies often find conventional treatment leaves them with remaining symptoms. All the common problems that can get in the way are discussed, along with their solutions. It is consistent with recent research studies on thyroid diagnosis and treatment.It is a manual, so it is very specific about ideal levels for test results and levels that are a concern.The Thyroid Patient's Manual gives you the tools needed to gain some control of your health, and to be able to work productively with your doctor, so that you can recover your health as fast as possible.Note: This book does not replace either of the previous two books about hypothyroidism, which are vital to read for those trying to use the T3 thyroid hormone safely and successfully.With the release of The Thyroid Patient's Manual, Paul's hypothyroidism books have now become a complete series (the Recovering from Hypothyroidism series).
Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making in Psychiatry
Mental health professionals routinely make treatment decisions without necessarily having an overarching perspective about optimal next steps. This important new book provides them with reader-friendly, pragmatic strategies to approach clinical problems as testable hypotheses. It discusses how to apply concepts based on decision analytic theory using risk-benefit analyses, contingency planning, measurement-based care, shared decision making, pharmacogenetics, disease staging, and machine learning. Readers will learn how these tools can help them craft optimal pharmacological and psychosocial interventions tailored to the needs of an individual patient. The book covers topics such as diagnostic ambiguity, interview technique, applying statistical concepts to individual patients, artificial intelligence, and managing high-risk, treatment-resistant, or demanding and difficult patients. Valuable clinical vignettes are featured throughout the book to illustrate common dilemmas and scenarios where the relative merits of competing treatment options invite a more iterative than definitive approach. For all healthcare professionals who prescribe psychotropic medications.
What You Must Know about Thyroid Disorders, Second Edition
It is estimated that one in twenty people has a thyroid problem, with the majority of sufferers being women. To make matters worse, many who are affected by thyroid dysfunction are unaware that they have a problem and typically go undiagnosed for years. In the meantime, they experience a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weight gain or loss, forgetfulness, sleepless nights, irritability, and more. But it doesn't have to be this way. Written by best-selling author Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, What You Must Know About Thyroid Disorders & What to Do About Them, Second Edition, enables readers to identify common thyroid problems and seek the treatment they need.Written in easy-to-understand language, this updated edition begins by explaining how important the thyroid is in regulating the body's metabolism, which, in turn, plays a vital role in controlling the functions of the heart, brain, liver, lungs, kidneys, and intestines. The book then goes onto discuss the most common thyroid-related disorders and symptoms, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune dysfunction, celiac disease, thyroid cancer, mood swings, and excess weight gain. Each discussion features an overview of the disorder that can help readers to determine if they may be suffering from the problem. It then explains the disorder's cause, common symptoms, and diagnostic tests, as well as both conventional and alternative treatment approaches. A handy resource section is also included to point the way to further support. So many health problems are related to thyroid dysfunction, and so many individuals suffer needlessly-even though help is available. What You Must Know About Thyroid Disorders & What to Do About Them allows readers to take the first important step on the road to diagnosis, effective treatment, and wellness.
Assessment of Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
The present study is a small step in the direction of measuring QoL of cancer patients and the potential positive impact of changes in counselling. The association between QoL and other parameters, especially fear, leads to the recommendation to set up counselling centres at each hospital in its oncology department.
Assessment of Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
Cancer is a deadly disease that puts not only physical and financial pressure on the patient but also even more psychological pressure. Physical deterioration in health and financial losses are easy to see but the psychological effects are not as visible; however, the psychological aspects are an important component in measuring any patient's Quality of Life (QoL, or balance between physical, psychological, social, and spiritual components).The present study is a small step in the direction of measuring QoL of cancer patients and the potential positive impact of changes in counselling. The association between QoL and other parameters, especially fear, leads to the recommendation to set up counselling centres at each hospital in its oncology department.
Kidney Cleanse
This book will help you better understand kidney disease and see how you can deal with it. It has been written as a general overview outlining the main things you need to know about this subject. It's a short read and a great start for people who know little about the subject.When the kidneys become damaged, waste products and fluid can build up in the body, causing swelling in your ankles, vomiting, weakness, poor sleep, and shortness of breath. If left untreated, diseased kidneysmay eventually stop functioning completely. You will learn in this book: Common kidney issues in adults over 40.How the kidney works.Signs of kidney dysfunction.Factors affecting kidney health.Kidney cleansing methods.Healthy diet for kidney health.Herbal remedies and supplements.Detoxification practices.Effective cleansing methods: learn a wealth of tried-and-true methods, home cures, and lifestyle adjustments to support and cleanse your kidneys.Explore kidney-friendly foods, recipes, and meal plans to energize your body and improve kidney health.
Psychopharmacology
This text book is an essential resource representing the medical treatment of psychological disorders for the mental health professional. The book provides information concerning neuron and glia cell functions. Neuroinflammatory activation by stress is described and importance of two glia cells in the brain's immune response to stress via the interaction with of cytokines which coordinates the immune response and activates neuroinflammation. This activation causes the expression of vulnerable phenotypes which produces the particular psychological disorder.Pharmacokinetics of psychotropic drugs are described in-terms of half-life, steady state, enzyme metabolism of the medication in the liver, and the production of active metabolites which dictates the psychological actions of the drug. The particular drug actions are discussed via down-stream transduction cascades in the neuron which actives or de-actives neuronal genes which leads to the psychotropic drug's psychological actions. The book delineates the three main transporter genes of the Solute Carrier-6 (SLC6) gene family, which produces neurotransmitters and the therapeutic actions of psychotropic drugs. These neurotransmitters are: serotonin (5-HT), dopamine (DA), norepinephrine (NE), acetylcholine (Ach), glutamate (Glu), and gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA).The drugs' side-effects include, restless leg syndrome, hyponatremia, serotonin side-effects, malignant serotonin syndrome, anti-cholinergic side-effects, extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), tardive dyskinesia (TD), neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and suicide risk. This section of the book concludes with a discussion of negative drug effects on dental health, diet, and physical complications. The remainder of the text discusses psychological disorders, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, theoretical models, genetics, neuroanatomy, psychological treatment, and the particular medication used to treat the disorder. For each psychotropic drug the following are provided: dosage, titration, taper, time to work, neurotransmitter profile, specific side effects, enzymes, and metabolites. Switching from one drug to other schedules are listed, along with diagnosis treatment resistant medication strategies.A sample of psychotropic drugs include: Schizophrenia (clozapine, risperidone, paliperidone, and others), anxiety disorders (diazepam, clonazepam, lorazepam, etc.), anti-depressants (fluoxetine, venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, etc), bipolar disorders (mood stabilizers: lithium, valproic acid, carbamazepine, lamotrigine, etc., and anti-psychotics: aripiprazole, lurasidone, rexulti, and cariprazine), Alzheimer Disease (rivastigmine, donepezil, memantine, aducanumab-avwa, et al.), Attention Deficit Disorder (amphetamine D, methylphenidate, etc.), sleep dysfunctions (suvorexant, exzopiclone, zolpidem, benzodiazepines, etc), and addiction (Eating: naltrexone + bupropion, tirzepatide, etc; Smoking: bupropion; Alcohol: disulfiram, naltrexone, etc; and Opioid: methadone, buprenex + naloxone, etc). The text book concludes with a discussion of psychotropic treatment of children and the elderly, including drug dosing adjustments.
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
'Artificial Intelligence in Medicine' is a comprehensive guide exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The book delves into the foundational concepts and historical development of AI in medicine, highlighting data collection, preprocessing, and feature extraction crucial for medical applications. It showcases the benefits of AI, such as accurate diagnoses and personalized treatments, while addressing ethical and regulatory considerations.The book examines the practical aspects of AI implementation in clinical practice and emphasizes the human aspect of AI in healthcare and patient engagement. Readers can gain insights into the role of AI in clinical decision support, collaborative learning, and knowledge sharing. It concludes with a glimpse into the future of AI-driven healthcare, exploring the emerging technologies and trends in the rapidly evolving field of AI in medicine.
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
'Artificial Intelligence in Medicine' is a comprehensive guide exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The book delves into the foundational concepts and historical development of AI in medicine, highlighting data collection, preprocessing, and feature extraction crucial for medical applications. It showcases the benefits of AI, such as accurate diagnoses and personalized treatments, while addressing ethical and regulatory considerations.The book examines the practical aspects of AI implementation in clinical practice and emphasizes the human aspect of AI in healthcare and patient engagement. Readers can gain insights into the role of AI in clinical decision support, collaborative learning, and knowledge sharing. It concludes with a glimpse into the future of AI-driven healthcare, exploring the emerging technologies and trends in the rapidly evolving field of AI in medicine.
Prescriber's Guide - Children and Adolescents
This extensively revised second edition provides a user-friendly step-by-step manual on the range of psychotropic medications prescribed for children and adolescents by clinicians and nurse practitioners. Boasting nearly double the medications of the first edition, it features new sections related to pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics in children and adolescents alongside algorithms for addressing frequently encountered disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and OCD. Based on the best-seller, Stahl's Prescriber's Guide, and using a full-color template-driven navigation system, it combines evidence-based data with clinically informed guidance to support prescribers in the field. Each drug is presented in the same classic design format with illustrated guidance on dosing, titration, and pharmacogenetics/metabolism. Color-coded sections distinguish clearly the information presented on therapeutics, safety and tolerability, dosing and use, what to expect, and the art of psychopharmacology, and are followed by updated and new key references. A must-have guide for all mental health professionals.
Mad Studies Reader
This collection will be of interest to mental health clinicians; students and scholars of the arts, humanities and social sciences; and anyone who has been affected by mental difference, directly or indirectly, who is curious to explore new perspectives.
Stahl's Illustrated Pharmacological Treatments for Psychosis
The new edition of 'Stahl's Illustrated Pharmacological Treatments for Psychosis' (previously entitled 'Stahl's Illustrated Antipsychotics') provides the essential practical support required by anyone treating people with psychosis in the field of mental health. Incorporating information on the newest indications, formulations, recommendations, and safety data, all presented in a clear concise manner alongside informative and easy-to-understand illustrations. 'Stahl's Illustrated Pharmacological Treatments for Psychosis 3e' is a concise guide, with all concepts illustrated by full-color figures and tables, that will be familiar to readers of 'Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology' and the 'Prescriber's Guide'. The visual learner will find that this book makes psychopharmacological concepts easier to master, and the non-visual learner will enjoy this book's short explanations of complex psychopharmacological concepts. Each chapter builds upon previous ones, synthesizing information about basic biology, diagnostics, treatment plans, complications, and comorbidities. This book is the essential guide for mental health providers caring for psychiatric patients.
Stir Crazy Through the Lens of Chaos Cabin Fever, Island Fever, and the Rest Your 38th Psychiatric Consultation William R. Yee M.D., J.D., Copyright Applied for Sept. 3rd, 2023
This book addresses the issues of treating temporary insanity manifesting as suicidal, homicidal, and gravely disabled in correctional facilities. Limitations of psychotropic medications, issues in scientific research and medical publications resulting in misinformation, and the complexities of mental illness and treatment of mental illness are explored from the point of view of the practicing psychiatrist.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Prison the Entry Level Program? The Long View, Your 42nd Consultation William R. Yee M.D., J.D., Copyright Applied for Sept. 19th, 2023
I view correctional facilities as the best place to start programs addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Correctional facilities house mentally retarded and brain damaged individuals with impaired frontal lobe executive functions. The ability to grasp and process abstract and complex concepts necessary for independent functioning in the community is grossly impaired. This in large part provides the basis for recidivism, return to prison for repeated crimes. This population needs neuropsychiatric testing to inform the probation officers and parole boards a rational basis for restoration programs that will successfully return this population to communities without return to correctional facilities. Very often this population has multiple crimes prior to the first incarceration despite extensive engagement with mental health services and the criminal justice system.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Prison the Entry Level Program? The Long View, Your 42nd Consultation William R. Yee M.D., J.D., Copyright Applied for Sept. 19th, 2023
I believe that Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity are real issues with correctional facilities housing those most in need. There are many brain damaged and mentally retarded individuals in correctional facilities who are not able to grasp and process abstract and complex concepts necessary for living independently in the communityl These individuals do not have the intellectual capacity for restoration to safe and independent living in the community. They are in in need of guardians and conservators and supervision to prevent future crimes and incarcerations. This book details the variaous groups in prison that includes the criminals who exploit the brain damaged and mentally retarded who find themselves in prison. These issues are the subject of a book, Of Mice and Men is a novella written by John Steinbeck.[1][2] Published in 1937, it narrates the experiences of George Milton and Lennie Small, two displaced migrant ranch workers, who move from place to place in California in search of new job opportunities during the Great Depression in the United States.
Stir Crazy Through the Lens of Chaos Cabin Fever, Island Fever, and the Rest Your 38th Psychiatric Consultation William R. Yee M.D., J.D., Copyright Applied for Sept. 3rd, 2023
This book addresses the limitations of medications, the complexities of practice in prisons, and the misinformation in the medical literature, from the perspective of the practicing psychiatrist. The trajectory of medicine over 50 years of clinical practice is reflected in the text amid the progression of the medical literature used to clarify the past, present, and future practice of psychiatry in correctional facilities.
Diagnosis and Peer Review In Jails and Prisons Your 43rd Psychiatric Consultation William R. Yee M.D., J.D. Copyright Applied for Nov. 23, 2023
Diagnosis and Peer Review in mental health is uncertain and difficult because the diagnostic manuals are not based upon science. Politics and money have involved a variety of stakeholders other than the patient who needs treatments and cures. Integrity is sometthing that is hard to preserve in the face of corporate politics and the pressure to build and maintain revenue streams. The electronic medical record serves billing and issues other than patient care. The electronic medical record and billing issues cause errors and burnout among health care providers.
Diagnosis and Management of Nightmares and Sleep Disorders in a Jail or Prison Setting. The long view. Your 41st Consultation Copyright applied for November 5th, 2023. William R. Yee M.D., J.D.
Diagnosis and Management of Nightmares and Sleep Disordersin a Jail or Prison Setting This book addresses the limitations of psychotropic medications and alternatives to medications. This describes the treatment of mental illness from the perspective of the psychiatrist at the point of service. This book is an introduction to the practice of psychiatry in difficult circumstances. I share my 50 years of clinical experience and fifty years of research of the medical literature.
How to Create Societies for Human Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a hot topic: governments, psychologists and a thousand self-appointed 'experts' all claim to promote it and yet our societies are experiencing record levels of mental distress and ill-health. Why? Matthew Fisher presents a compelling new perspective on psychological wellbeing informed by evidence on human stress responses. He shows how our mental health is shaped by the social and cultural conditions in which we all live. Developing arguments and strategies for a society truly committed to wellbeing, this book offers new ways to understand the problems facing modern societies and ways to respond through political and social change.
How to Create Societies for Human Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a hot topic: governments, psychologists and a thousand self-appointed 'experts' all claim to promote it and yet our societies are experiencing record levels of mental distress and ill-health. Why? Matthew Fisher presents a compelling new perspective on psychological wellbeing informed by evidence on human stress responses. He shows how our mental health is shaped by the social and cultural conditions in which we all live. Developing arguments and strategies for a society truly committed to wellbeing, this book offers new ways to understand the problems facing modern societies and ways to respond through political and social change.
Introduction to Clinical Neurology
The sixth edition of Introduction to Clinical Neurology continues to present a straightforward and systematic approach to diagnosing diseases of the nervous system. Extensively revised to reflect medical advances and now including supplementary tables for quick reference, this engaging textbook explains the neurologic diseases and presenting symptoms that clinicians are likely to encounter in daily practice. It also provides streamlined summaries of clinically relevant nervous system pathways to help non-neurologists deduce the site of dysfunction. Each chapter begins with a set of clinical vignettes and associated questions, which are discussed at the end of the chapter. The final chapter provides twelve additional clinical vignettes and accompanying questions intended to allow the reader to practice applying the principles of localization and diagnostic reasoning covered in the first three chapters, and to review some of the specific disorders covered throughout the book.
Pandemic and Crisis Discourse
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a host of critical reflections about discourse practises dealing with public health issues. Situating crisis communication at the centre of societal and political debates about responses to the pandemic, this volume analyses the discursive strategies used in a variety of settings. Exploring how crisis discourse has become a part of managing the public health crisis itself, this book focuses on the communicative tasks and challenges for both speakers and their public audiences in seven areas: - establishment of discursive and political authority - official governmental and expert communication to the public - public understanding of government communication- legitimation of public health management as a 'war' - judging and blaming a collective other- cross-national comparison and rivalry - empathy and encouragement Covering global discourses from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North and South America, and New Zealand, chapters use corpus-based data to cast light on these issues from a variety of languages. With crisis discourse already the object of fierce national and international debates about the appropriateness of specific communicative styles, information management and 'verbal hygiene', Pandemic and Crisis Discourse offers an authoritative intervention from language experts.
Practical Ethics in Suicide
When and how forcefully must we intervene to save a life, and when should we respect the will to die? This book presents alternative ethical paradigms to understand contemporary challenges in suicide research, prevention, practices, and policies, including challenges in the expanding legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide ('medical assistance in dying'). Drawing on case studies and philosophical approaches, analysis focuses on decision-making when we are faced with questions about obligations to help and intervene in suicidal situations. Chapters cover moral dilemmas in rescue policies, ethical challenges in suicide research, civil and legal considerations, and similarities and differences with accessing medical assistance in dying. Discussion is grounded in contemporary debates, addressing important issues such as if we should continue to hospitalize people to protect them from self-harm, or control access to 'dangerous' suicide content online? This book is unique in its focus on the practical concerns of mental health professionals, helplines, researchers, policy makers, and programme planners who are faced with ethical challenges in suicidology and suicide prevention.
Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Board Review
The only review book currently available in this complex field, Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Board Review is an all-in-one, must-have resource for preparing for the neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine, neurology, clinical neurophysiology and physical medicine and rehabilitation board exams. Focused, high-yield content is provided in a concise, readable manner without exhaustive or unnecessary detail, helping you make the most of your study time and efficiently prepare for exams and clinical practice.Questions and answers are written in board-style formats, including case scenarios, high-yield facts, and questions on waveforms, pathology, and ultrasound imagesContent covers all topics from the board exams, including genetics, clinical trials, and newly FDA-approved medicationsExplanations are provided for both correct and incorrect answers and include numerous supporting tables, diagrams, and images, in addition to specially highlighted content such as high-yield facts, mnemonics, and key pointsAn ideal study resource for the ABPN and ABEM/AANEM neuromuscular electrodiagnostic medicine and clinical neurophysiology boards, as well as for physical medicine and rehabilitation boards and MOC exams, and during neuromuscular/EMG rotation and training
Quit Smoking
Offering practical tools and techniques to deal with the physical, mental, and emotional impact of recovering from nicotine addiction, Quit Smoking and Be Happy offers everything you could possibly need to not just extinguish that final cigarette, but to cultivate a life of true freedom, health and joy long after you do so.This book doesn't promise to make quit smoking easy. It doesn't promise that you'll be able to stop smoking without ever experiencing a single craving or withdrawal symptom.Here Is a Preview of What you'll learn...The Hazards of smokingWhy you should quitHow to create a plan to stop smokingHow to deal With withdrawal symptomsHow to manage your cravingsThere are a number of ways but one of the best ways is through the power of affirmations having been proven to make permanent changes to your subconscious mind. Many high-status people and celebrities recommend that you include affirmations in your daily routine. This is because they, themselves, have probably used affirmations to get to where they are.
Reclaim Your Health - Cardiovascular Disease
"Reclaim Your Health: Cardiovascular Diseases" is a valuable handbook on this important medical topic award-winning author, Dr. Harris Phillip. Cardiovascular diseases can affect people of all ages and are response for approximately one-third of global mortality. This book offers information about cardiac function and the circulatory system. It offers advice for improving one's blood flow and ensure better vascular health. It is suitable for both medical and non-medical readers.
Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome
Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome provides an overview and evidence-based guidance on a condition that afflicts millions of people around the world and their loved ones. You will learn the most up-to-date treatment approaches to the disorder, the benefits of common medications used to treat RLS, as well as non-pharmacological options such as iron supplements and infusions, along with their potential side effects and long-term risks. RLS during pregnancy and breastfeeding, patients from rural or low-income communities with limited access to health care, and those with dementia, sleep apnea, and insomnia are among the special populations that are also addressed. Periodic limb movements of sleep are discussed to help distinguish between these and RLS. Real patient scenarios and tips for caregivers and loved ones of people battling restless legs syndrome are interspersed throughout. This book serves as a comprehensive yet approachable reference on a complex condition that disrupts life, interrupts sleep, and increases the risk of multiple health problems for so many people.
Alcohol Use: Assessment, Withdrawal Management, Treatment and Therapy
The book brings together the most up-to-date knowledge and expertise covering the whole topic of alcohol. It presents the practical skills needed to offer ethical intervention and treatment and implement ethical person-centered care. It is a practice-based text that aims to improve ethical relationships, responses, care and practice necessary to be effective in interventions and treatment with those experiencing alcohol use and health problems. The focus is on combining the principles and philosophy of alcohol prevention and intervention, in hospital and community. Each chapter provides self-assessment exercises, reflective practice exercises, key points and a "to learn more" section, and develops a theoretical framework, before broadening to include application in care and practice. This work will appeal to a wide readership, from professionals working within the mental health care and practice environment to mental health students.
Diagnosis and Management of Nightmares and Sleep Disorders in a Jail or Prison Setting. The long view. Your 41st Consultation Copyright applied for November 5th, 2023. William R. Yee M.D., J.D.
This book addresses the limitations of treating sleep disorders in correctional facilities. Sleep disorders are common and often refractory to treatment. There are many alternatives to medications for sleep. By the time the client reaches me in a correctional facility they have had years of interventions in hospitals, correctional facilities and community mental health facilities without a functional recovery.
Life in the Age of Insulin
Life in the Age of Insulin offers a straightforward and jargon-free narrative account of how insulin was discovered, what it does, why people still struggle to obtain it, and what the future might hold. It tells of the creative power that emerges when many people work towards a common goal, and of collective strength founded upon the limitations of individuals. It envisages a future of competitive insulin pricing and revolutionary therapies, kindling hope for health equity. With over 70 million insulin users world-wide, this book bridges the gap for patients and families. It will appeal to health professionals, to those intrigued by science, and to anyone who likes a good story. Life in the Age of Insulin is an empathetic and enlightening saga of science, society and human resilience.
The Aftermath of a Global Pandemic
The onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic amid March 2020 has significantly impacted the world with its unexpectedness. As the years passed from the peak of its consequences, reverbing effects have been seen. This book explores the aftermath of global pandemics, not only limited to COVID-19 but across history. From historical plague of Justinian to the impact of the pandemic across mental health & healthcare sectors, each chapter thoroughly investigates the crucial factors that play a role across global pandemics.
The Exquisite Machine
How science is opening up the mysteries of the heart, revealing the poetry in motion within the machine. Your heart is a miracle in motion, a marvel of construction unsurpassed by any human-made creation. It beats 100,000 times every day--if you were to live to 100, that would be more than 3 billion beats across your lifespan. Despite decades of effort in labs all over the world, we have not yet been able to replicate the heart's perfect engineering. But, as Sian Harding shows us in The Exquisite Machine, new scientific developments are opening up the mysteries of the heart. And this explosion of new science--ultrafast imaging, gene editing, stem cells, artificial intelligence, and advanced sub-light microscopy--has crucial, real-world consequences for health and well-being. Harding--a world leader in cardiac research--explores the relation between the emotions and heart function, reporting that the heart not only responds to our emotions, it creates them as well. The condition known as Broken Heart Syndrome, for example, is a real disorder than can follow bereavement or stress. The Exquisite Machine describes the evolutionary forces that have shaped the heart's response to damage, the astonishing rejuvenating power of stem cells, how we can avoid heart disease, and why it can be so hard to repair a damaged heart. It tells the stories of patients who have had the devastating experiences of a heart attack, chaotic heart rhythms, or stress-induced acute heart failure. And it describes how cutting-edge technologies are enabling experiments and clinical trials that will lead us to new solutions to the worldwide scourge of heart disease.
Clinical Priority for Common Emergency and Urgent Conditions in Neurosurgery
Emergency Neurosurgery is a constantly evolving specialty, resulting in ever increasing challenges posed on the higher specialty trainee. The focus of this Element is to guide the reader on the application of robust and easily applicable management strategies whilst dealing with the most challenging aspects of their professional workload. The authors have categorised the various subgroups of emergency neurosurgical workload, devised a comprehensive management algorithm, included case scenaria related to the most challenging emergency situations and highlighted easily overlooked clinical information. In summary, this Element will provide robust and easily applicable management strategies whilst dealing with the most challenging aspects of the emergency neurosurgical workload.
