Originally published in 1989, the primary aim of this text was to provide a guide to the interview assessment of a wide range of common adult psychological problems. Emphasis is placed on the kinds of problems that were frequently encountered in outpatient centres at the time. The authors provide a general introduction to the nature and causes of each of the selected problems, with a focus on the kind of background knowledge that may be useful in the planning of initial interviews and the ...

Londoner Winston Johnson cashes in on Africa Year by casting himself as a children's entertainer from the Dark Continent.But after real life collides with his fake warrior poet act, he finds himself targeted by gangsters. And when Winston decides he can't go on running, he is forced to stop acting and let loose the warrior within.

Love Rewired is a fascinating examination of how developments in brain science can be employed to improve our relationships. The author uses extensive case studies from his work as a therapist combined with his vast knowledge of brain science to answer some fundamental questions that intrigue us all, such as:What happens in our brain when we argue?Where do our habits come from?Do men and women have different brains?Do our brains cause af...

FROM the death of a distraught puppy owner, to the demise of a depressed cat lover, this collection of short poems shines a light on the dark subject of suicide in all its randomness and variety, its tragedy and its sometimes accidental farce...Note:A background article about this controversial poetry book appeared on the UK's Sabotage Times website on October 27, 2010: http://www.sabotagetimes.com/life/the-little-book-of-suicideIF this sample fails to load on Kobo, p...

In 1994, to beat the blues, David Kavanagh started a journal that became a series of open letters to then U.S. President Bill Clinton. For almost three months, up to the mid-term congressional elections, he compared their day-to-day lives, selecting snippets of poetry that seemed appropriate for the moment. Then the journal was forgotten. Rediscovered in 2002, 'Letters to a U.S. President' is a sideways glance at presidential life in America from a London, UK, life which grows more calamit...

Psychosocial Rehabilitation is a comprehensive ready- reference for mental health practitioners and students, providing practical advice on the full range of interventions for psychosocial rehabilitation. It contextualises the interventions described and provides pointers to enable the reader to explore the theory and research.This manual recognises the wide-ranging impact of mental illness and its ramifications on daily life, and promotes a recovery model of psychosocial ...

Mental disorders such as depression and anxiety are increasingly common. Yet there are too few specialists to offer help to everyone, and negative attitudes to psychological problems and their treatment discourage people from seeking it. As a result, many people never receive help for these problems. The Oxford Guide to Low Intensity CBT Interventions marks a turning point in the delivery of psychological treatments for people with depression and anxiety. Until recently, the only form of p...

Depression—I have experienced and battled it for most of my life. I have fought hard, done many things, talked to countless doctors, and prayed many nights to overcome this disease. This book is a written and pictorial look into my journey of moving from darkness to light. The writings in this book are the real thoughts and feelings that lived inside of me during my struggle. With the help of the brilliant photographer David Heitur, I tried to express my inside feelings outward through the...

A BBC Radio 4 science-fiction mystery by Martin Jameson, originally broadcast as the ‘Afternoon Play’ on 14 May 2010. A week after the election, Liz de Souza, a psychiatrist, examines a patient at a secure government research facility who's convinced that Tony Blair is still Prime Minister. Starring Amita Dhiri as Liz de Souza and Suzanna Hamilton as Sarah de Souza. Also included in the cast are Jude Akuwudike, Tony Bell, David Seddon and Christine Kavanagh. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer.

*Highly Commended in the Health and Social Care category at the 2012 British Medical Association Book Awards*Behaviours that challenge can significantly interfere with the quality of life of a person with dementia, as well as that of those who live with and care for them. Yet there is a great deal of confusion surrounding how such behaviours should be addressed. This book provides theory and practical guidance on the assessment and treatment of behaviours that challenge in dementia...

Interprofessional Rehabilitation: a Person-Centred Approach is a concise and readable introduction to the principles and practice of a person-centred interprofessional approach to rehabilitation, based upon a firm scientific evidence base.Written by a multi-contributor team of specialists in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, psychology and rehabilitation medicine, this text draws together common themes that cut across the different professional groups and the s...

A comprehensive core student text which combines theoretical foundations of mental health nursing with practical skills and interventions.