Category: Mental Health Books

Book: Mental Health Atlas 2017

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Book Title:

Mental Health Atlas 2017.

Author(s): World Health Organisation (WHO).

Year: 2017.

Edition: Denoted by year.

Publisher: WHO.

Type(s): Paperback and digital.

Synopsis:

The Mental Health Atlas series is considered the most comprehensive resource on global information on mental health and an important tool for developing and planning mental health services within countries and regions.

The Mental Health Atlas 2017 acquires new importance as it includes information and data on the progress towards the achievement of objectives and targets of the Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013–2020.

You can a download a free copy of the Mental Health Atlas 2017 here.

Book: Mastering the World of Psychology

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Book Title:

Mastering the World of Psychology.

Author(s): Samuel E. Wood, Ellen Green Wood, and Denise Boyd.

Year: 2019.

Edition: Sixth (6th).

Publisher: Pearson.

Type(s): Hardcover, Paperback, and Kindle.

Synopsis:

Mastering the World of Psychology, 5ed, provides students with more support than ever before, thanks to the Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review Learning Method, or SQ3R, which is integrated throughout the text. SQ3R shows students the relationship between psychological theory and learning. It is the strongest and most comprehensive programme for measuring progress and attaining successful outcomes in Introductory Psychology.

MyPsychLab is an integral part of the Wood/Wood/Boyd program. Engaging activities and assessments provide a teaching and learning system that measures students’ success. With MyPsychLab, students can watch videos on psychological research and applications, participate in virtual classic experiments, and develop critical thinking skills through writing.

Book: The Manipulative Man: Identify His Behaviour, Counter the Abuse, Regain Control

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Book Title:

The Manipulative Man: Identify His Behaviour, Counter the Abuse, Regain Control.

Author(s): Dorothy McCoy.

Year: 2006.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: Adams Media.

Type(s): Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

Conventional wisdom says that women are the manipulative ones – but tell that to the thousands of desperate women suffering at the hands of a manipulative man. Men can be just as sneaky, passive-aggressive, needy, underhanded, whiny, guilt-inducing, and emotionally demanding as women are accused of being – and more so!

As any woman in love with a manipulative man can tell you, it is not easy to get past his charm and your guilt to a place where you can see your relationship for what it is – out of balance, extraordinarily stressful, emotionally exhausting, and potentially dangerous. The Manipulative Man is a groundbreaking prescription for dealing with the manipulative men in your life by using:

  • Tests to help you determine if you are involved with a mama’s boy, narcissist, sociopath, or even a psychopath.
  • Techniques for defining and setting boundaries with your man;.
  • Tools to help you improve their relationship.
  • And more!

In The Manipulative Man, acclaimed psychotherapist Dr. Dorothy McCoy shows you how to identify the type of manipulative man you are involved with, deal with the issues his behaviour provokes, and, ultimately, salvage the relationship – or move on.

Book: Managing Your Mind – The Mental Fitness Guide

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Book Title:

Managing Your Mind – The Mental Fitness Guide.

Author(s): Gillian Butler and Tony Hope.

Year: 2007.

Edition: Second (2nd).

Publisher: OUP USA.

Type(s): Hardcover, Paperback, and Kindle.

Synopsis:

Originally published in 1995, the first edition of Managing Your Mind established a unique place in the self-help book market.

A blend of tried-and-true psychological counselling and no-nonsense management advice grounded in the principles of CBT and other psychological treatments, the book straddled two types of self-help literature, arguing that in one’s personal and professional life, the way to success is the same.

By adopting the practical strategies that mental health experts Butler and Hope have developed over years of clinical research and practice, one can develop the “mental fitness” necessary to resolve one’s personal and interpersonal challenges at home and work and to live a productive, satisfying life.

The first edition addressed how to:

  • Develop key skills to mental fitness (e.g., managing one’s time better, facing and solving problems better, keeping things in perspective, learning to relax, etc.);
  • Improve one’s relationships;
  • Beat anxiety and depression; and
  • Establish a good mind-body balance.

For this new edition, Butler and Hope have updated all preexisting material and have added five new chapters:

  1. On sexuality and intimate relationships;
  2. Anger in relationships;
  3. Recent traumatic events and their aftermath;
  4. Loss and bereavement; and
  5. Dealing with the past.

Book: Introduction to Psychology

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Book Title:

Introduction to Psychology.

Author(s): James W. Kalat.

Year: 2017.

Edition: Eleventh (11th).

Publisher: Cengage Learning.

Type(s): Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

James Kalat’s best-selling Introduction to Psychology does far more than cover major theories and studies; it teaches you how to become better at evaluating information.

Hands-on “Try It Yourself” activities and summaries of real research encourage you to ask yourself, “How was this conclusion reached?” and “Does the evidence really support it?”

Students praise this streamlined, visually appealing text, which invites you to interact with psychological ideas and expands your preconceived ideas about the field of psychology.

As a result, you will become a savvier consumer of information, not only during your college experience but also as you venture into your post-college life.

With his friendly writing style and many learning tools, Kalat puts you at ease and enables you to participate actively in what you are studying.

Book: ICD-10-PCS 2020: The Complete Official Codebook

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Book Title:

ICD-10-PCS 2020: The Complete Official Codebook.

Author(s): America Medical Association.

Year: 2019.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: American Medical Association (AMA).

Type(s): Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

ICD-10-PCS 2020: The Complete Official Codebook contains the complete ICD-10-PCS code set and supplementary appendixes required for reporting inpatient procedures. This illustrated codebook presents the code set in 17 sections of tables arranged by general procedure type. Tables within the extensive Medical and Surgical section are additionally sectioned out by body system, indicated by colour-coded page borders.

ICD-10-PCS contains classifications for procedures, devices and technologies.

Features and Benefits:

  • Summary of changes.
    • Quickly see how additions and deletions affect each section of ICD-10-PCS.
  • Complete 2020 ICD-10-PCS code set.
    • The code set is organised in 17 sections. Each section contains a code table by which a code can be built through character selections that reflect the procedure performed.
    • A character meanings table and citations to American Hospital Association’s Coding Clinic start each section.
  • Official coding guidelines.
    • Learn how to use the code set appropriately following the guidelines specific for each section.
  • Illustrations.
    • The full-colour illustrations provide a visual explanation of anatomy and procedural approach.
    • Approach illustrations show the access location, method, and instrumentation that determine the approach.
    • Body parts with indicators to applicable code characters (provided immediately after the character meaning tables in the Medical/Surgical sections)
  • Visual alerts.
    • This edition provides colour-coding and symbols that identify male/female procedures and new/revised character values.
  • Detailed information on structure and conventions of ICD-10-PCS.
    • Learn about the unique structure and the specific definitions and functions of each character. Practice your skills with sample exercises (answers included).
  • Colour-coding and symbols for the Medicare Code Edits.
    • This edition includes colour-coding and symbols for the most comprehensive coverage of ICD10 MS-DRG MCEs for procedures including;
      • Non-covered procedures.
      • Limited coverage procedures.
      • Combination only procedures.
      • Non-operating room procedures affecting MS-DRG assignment.
      • Non-operating room procedures NOT affecting MS-DRG assignment.
      • Hospital acquired condition (HAC)-related procedures.
  • Procedure combination tables.
    • Identify ICD-10-PCS code combination requirements needed to satisfy certain MS-DRG requirements.

Book: How to Use Herbs, Nutrients, and Yoga in Mental Health Care

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Book Title:

How to Use Herbs, Nutrients, and Yoga in Mental Health Care.

Author(s): Richard P. Brown, Patricia L. Gerberg, and Phillip R. Muskin.

Year: 2012.

Edition: Reprint Edition.

Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.

Type(s): Hardcover, Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

Many physicians and therapists agree that herbs and mind-body practices enhance health, but many more are reluctant to integrate them into their clinical work because of a lack of training or, given how long it takes to master the use of hundreds of different herbs, a lack of time.

But the trend is clear: clients and consumers alike want control over their health care choices, making the time ripe for a practical resource that guides both the clinician and the consumer on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This book answers that call.

Three noted experts in integrative medicine, Drs. Brown, Gerbarg, and Muskin, demystify the complexities of alternative mental health care, giving readers a comprehensive yet accessible guidebook to the best treatment options out there.

From mood, memory, and anxiety disorders to ADD, sexual enhancement issues, psychotic disorders, and substance abuse, every chapter covers a major diagnostic category.

The authors then present a range of complementary and alternative treatments-including the use of herbs, nutrients, vitamins, nootropics, hormones, and mind-body practices that they have found to be beneficial for various conditions within each category.

For example, B complex vitamins and folate have been shown to help with depression; omega-3 fatty acids can offer relief for bipolar sufferers; coherent and resonant breathing techniques-used by Buddhist monks-induce healthy alpha rhythms in the brain to relieve anxiety; the elderly can boost their memory by taking the ancient medicinal herb Rhodiola rosea; and those with chronic fatigue syndrome can find comfort in acupuncture and yoga.

Focusing on evidence-based approaches, the research, the authors’ clinical experience, and the potential risks and benefits of each treatment are carefully examined.

Brown, Gerbarg, and Muskin have distilled an otherwise daunting field of treatment down to its basics: their overriding approach is to present the CAM methods that are most practical in a clinical setting, easy to administer, and low in side effects.

With helpful summary tables at the end of each chapter, clinical pearls, and case vignettes interspersed throughout, this is a must-have resource for all clinicians and consumers who want the best that alternative medicine has to offer.

Book: Group Counseling – Strategies and Skills

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Book Title:

Group Counseling – Strategies and Skills.

Author(s): Ed E. Jacobs, Christine J. Schimmel, Robert L. Mason, and Riley L. Harvill.

Year: 2016.

Edition: Eighth (8th).

Publisher: Brooks/Cole.

Type(s): Paperback.

Synopsis:

Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills, Eighth Edition, provides an in-depth look at group counselling with an emphasis on practical knowledge and techniques for effective group leadership.

The authors discuss the many facets of group counselling and provide examples of how each skill can be applied in a wide range of group settings to produce effective and efficient group sessions.

The book focuses on the skills necessary for starting and ending a session, as well as on how to make the middle phase productive and meaningful.

Its practical, active approach is supported by nearly 50 video segments-including several new ones-that demonstrate specific skills as well as the integration of multiple skills and techniques.

Through its integration of traditional theories and concepts of group process with thoughtful strategies and specific skills, this reader-friendly book and video clips meet the needs of practising or future counsellors, social workers, psychologists, and others who are leading or preparing to lead groups in a variety of settings.

Book: Emotional Freedom Technique For Dummies

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Book Title:

Emotional Freedom Technique For Dummies.

Author(s): Helena Fone.

Year: 2009.

Edition: First (1st) UK Edition.

Publisher: Wiley.

Type(s): Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

A member of the Energy Therapies family – which includes, acupuncture, acupressure and shiatsu – Emotional Freedom Technique is a simple and increasingly popular self- development therapy used to treat a wide range of physical and emotional issues.

Popularised by figures including Paul McKenna, EFT is based on the theory that negative emotions are caused by disturbances in the body’s energy.

Often referred to as acupuncture without needles, EFT involves locating and tapping on meridian points in the body while thinking of a negative emotion and using positive suggestion and thoughts to alter the body’s energy flow, restore balance and reprogramme thought processes.

This no-nonsense guide introduces readers to the theories and methods behind the technique and shows them how to use it to reduce the physical and emotional impact of a wide range of issues including, depression, fears, phobias, anger, addictions, sleeplessness and pain.

It is simple, safe, anyone can practice it at home and with EFT For Dummies readers can banish bad habits for good.

Includes information on: The path to emotional freedom – explaining EFT Understanding your emotions Basic EFT tapping routines Improving emotional health with EFT Practising EFT on yourself and others Helena Fone is a registered EFT practitioner and trainer and an advanced hypnotherapist.

She has a diploma in advanced holistic hypnotherapy and practices CBT and NLP.

Book: The Easy Way to Stop Gambling – Take Control of Your Life

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Book Title:

The Easy Way to Stop Gambling – Take Control of Your Life.

Author(s): Allen Carr.

Year: 2013.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd.

Type(s): Paperback, Audiobook, and Kindle.

Synopsis:

Allen Carr’s Easyway is a global phenomenon. It has helped millions of smokers from all over the world, and has also been successfully applied to a wide range of other issues, including drinking, overeating, and overspending.

Here the method addresses the fastest growing social problem of modern times: gambling.

Allen Carr explains how gamblers fall into the trap and why they keep gambling despite knowing that it’s ruining their lives.

By explaining the nature of the trap, he removes the desire to gamble and the fears that keep you hooked.

Most important of all, you will not feel that you have made a sacrifice, you will not miss gambling, and you will enjoy life to the full without feeling in any way deprived.