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| ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER : The Latest Assessment & Treatment Strategies: 3rd Edition [C Keith Conners, PhD] ADHD accounts for 30 to 40 percent of all referrals made to child guidance clinics, yet is one of the most controversial and difficult disorders to define. How is ADHD different in children and adults? What is the likelihood of recovery? Which treatment strategies are most effective? Get answers to these questions in minutes. Plus, review:. ADHD symptoms at each developmental phase - infancy to adulthood. Genetic and neurological factors. Observation assessment guidelines for children, adolescents, and adults. Severity rating guidelines. 6 psychotherapies most often used to treat ADHD. Stimulant medications - side effect management, compliance issues, and contraindications. Non-stimulant medication effectiveness. Clinician FAQs about ADHD medications { 112pp, 180x250mm, October 2005; PB, £10.50, 1887537236:9781887537230 , Midpoint Trade Books (Compact Clinicals) } |
| BIPOLAR DISORDER : Treatment & Management [Tricia Suppes, MD, PhD & Paul E Keck, Jr, MD] This book presents the epidemiology and risk factors for bipolar disorder. It lays out the diagnosis of bipolar disorder as well as its subtypes, the differential diagnosis and comorbidity and the neurobiology and neuropsychology of the disorder. Strategies and treatment considerations are presented with chapters on antimanic and antidepressant agents. { 203pp, 100x180mm, May 2005; PB, £11.50, 1887537260:9781887537261 , Midpoint Trade Books (Compact Clinicals) } |
| BIPOLAR DISORDER : The Latest Assessment & Treatment Strategies [Trisha Suppes, MD, PhD & Ellen Dennehy, PhD] Ever rode a roller coaster? This gives you an idea of the life of someone with Bipolar Disorder -- a life of extreme highs and lows. Here is a book with professional information in layman's language where you can learn how the disorder is diagnosed and what treatments work the best. { 118pp, 180x250mm, May 2005; PB, £10.50, 1887537252:9781887537254 , Midpoint Trade Books (Compact Clinicals) } |
| BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER : The Latest Assessment & Treatment Strategies: 3rd Edition [Melanie Dean, PhD] For some five to 16 million Americans, borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a pervasive pattern of instability that begins early in life. What are the three subgroups of BPD? How do you differentiate BPD from other disorders? What is the likelihood of recovery? Is group or individual therapy more effective? What environmental, genetic, and biological influences may cause BPD? How do medications impact BPD symptoms? For brief, but substantive answers to these and other questions - plus pros and cons of different clinical strategies - turn to this 'compact' guide. At-a-glance features include:. 7 typical characteristics of those with BPD, 6 differential diagnostic concerns. 9 common maladaptive thoughts. 3 main treatment goals of interpersonal therapy. 8 strategies for cognitive therapy. 13 predisposing factors for suicide. 4 psychometric assessment tools. New self-report and interview instruments. Treatment dialog examples for various theoretical approaches. Comparison table of 6 classes of medications used to treat BPD. 4 stages of dialectical behavior therapy. 8 approaches for group therapy. 6 key relapse prevention treatment strategies. When and how to use suicide { 88pp, 180x250mm, January 2006; PB, £10.50, 1887537201:9781887537209 , Midpoint Trade Books (Compact Clinicals) } |
| CONDUCT DISORDERS : The Latest Assessment & Treatment Strategies: 4th Edition [J Mark Eddy, Ph.D.] The conduct disorders (CD) are considered some of the most costly child mental health problems in the U. S. and account for nearly one-half of referrals for child mental health treatment. What are the six CD diagnoses? What are the predictors of antisocial and aggressive behavior? What is an effective assessment strategy? What key issues impact treatment for CD? For answers to these and other questions on diagnosing and treating conduct disorders, reach for this Compact Clinicals book. Special features include:. Identifying and treating common comorbid disorders. 10 problem-solving treatment steps. 3 recommended behavioral treatment programs. School-based and multidimensional treatment foster programs. Group therapy at community centers vs. day camps. Medication for severe aggression and impulse control. Effectiveness of medication versus psychotherapy { 74pp, 180x250mm, January 2006; PB, £10.50, 1887537279:9781887537278 , Midpoint Trade Books (Compact Clinicals) } |
| DECODING BIPOLAR DISORDER : Practical Treatment & Management [Trisha Suppes, MD, PhD, J Sloan Manning, MD & Paul E Keck, Jr, MD] Diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder remains a challenge for all health practitioners - psychiatrist and primary care physician alike. In their book, Decoding Bipolar Disorder, Drs. Suppes, Manning, and Keck present the latest information on assessing, diagnosing, and treating bipolar disorder. Key features include case examples and specific strategies for diagnosis and treatment within a managed care and collaborative healthcare environment. { 299pp, 100x180mm, January 2007; PB, £11.50, 1887537295:9781887537292 , Midpoint Trade Books (Compact Clinicals) } |
| DEPRESSION IN ADULTS : The Latest Assessment & Treatment Strategies: 4th Edition [Anton Tolman, Ph.D.] Few people will get through their lives without having to deal with times of depression. It can be 'just one of those down days' to the deep depressions of loss or the major upheavals of life. But when a person's depression becomes their way of life, it becomes a real problem. In fact, depression has become so prevalent that it has been called the 'common cold of psychopathology'. Dr Tolman presents professional information in layman's language. Learn how the disorder is diagnosed and what treatments work best. { 104pp, 180x250mm, March 2005; PB, £10.50, 1887537244:9781887537247 , Midpoint Trade Books (Compact Clinicals) } |
| OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER : The Latest Assessment & Treatment Strategies: 3rd Edition [Gail Steketee, PhD & Teresa Pigott, MD] Previously considered a rare mental condition, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) now appears to be a hidden epidemic with over 6. 5 million sufferers. What are the typical characteristics of those with OCD? Which therapies best target specific OCD symptom 'clusters'? What medical conditions can cause symptoms similar to OCD? How does OCD present in children and adolescents? What behavioral and/or medication treatments appear most effective for managing OCD symptoms? Get thorough, quick answers to these and other questions, plus easily reference:. Key OCD assessment measures, including those recommended for children and adolescents. Using exposure and response prevention therapy. The evolving role of genetics in understanding what causes OCD. The impact of cognitive treatments for OCD. How brain structures and brain chemicals influence OCD. Chart of medication treatments and their side-effects. Effectiveness of medications versus behavior therapy { 104pp, 180x250mm, January 2006; PB, £10.50, 1887537287:9781887537285 , Midpoint Trade Books (Compact Clinicals) } |
| POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER : The Latest Assessment & Treatment Strategies: 3rd Edition [Matthew J Friedman, MD, PhD] More than 14 million people suffer ongoing serious effects from traumas such as the events of 9/11, sexual abuse, violence, accidents, or war. Who is at risk for developing PTSD? What is the likelihood of recovery? What is the difference between PTSD and the new diagnosis, Acute Stress Disorder? How do you differentiate PTSD from other disorders with similar symptoms?Get these answers as well as learn what kinds of traumatic reactions are common, why people experience extreme changes in their behavior and feelings, and what treatments work best in this Compact Clinicals' book. Written by the internationally recognised PTSD expert, Dr Matthew J. Friedman, Executive Director of the US Veterans Administration, National Center for PTSD. The book provides the professional with a jargon-free, easy-to-read format. { 108pp, 180x250mm, January 2003; PB, £10.50, 188753721X:9781887537216 , Midpoint Trade Books (Compact Clinicals) } |
| POST-TRAUMATIC & ACUTE STRESS DISORDERS : The Latest Assessment & Treatment Strategies: 4th Edition [Matthew J Friedman, MD, PhD] Approximately half of all men and women will be exposed to a traumatic event such as assault, terrorism, military combat, vehicular accident, domestic violence, or natural disaster. Of those exposed, eight percent of Americans and 20-30 percent of people elsewhere will develop trauma-related symptoms that impair day-today functioning. Who is at risk for developing PTSD? What is the likelihood of recovery? What is the difference between PTSD and other acute stress disorders? How do you differentiate PTSD from other disorders with similar symptoms? Get answers from the expert, plus:. 3 symptom sets of PTSD. Targeted case studies. Assessment and treatment guidelines for children and adolescents. Key global treatment issues for acute stress disorders. Information on over 38 trauma exposure, diagnostic, and symptom severity assessment tools. 'Complex' PTSD. 8 cognitive behavioral therapies. Eye movement desensitisation. Biological underpinnings of the human stress response. Comparative table of PTSD medication dosages, indications, and contraindications. Effectiveness of medications vs. psychotherapy. { 120pp, 180x250mm, October 2005; PB, £10.50, 1887537228:9781887537223 , Midpoint Trade Books (Compact Clinicals) } |