Tag: Mental Health Condition

Losing It – Our Mental Health Emergency (2020): S01E01 – Laura & Briena

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Introduction

As attitudes to mental health change during a surge in the number of people asking for help or harming themselves, this series joins the frontline care services in Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust opens its doors to TV cameras to reveal what it means to be in crisis.

Going to the heart of front line services as staff struggle to tackle an unprecedented rise in demand.

Outline

Two weeks after becoming a mum, Laura is sectioned having tried to drive into a brick wall.

And is 11-year-old Briena really suicidal, or is the underlying diagnosis more complicated?

Losing It: Our Mental Health Emergency Series

Production & Filming Details

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  • Original Network: Channel 4.

Book: Working with Emotion

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Book Title:

Working With Emotion in Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behaviour, and Emotion-Focused Psychotherapy.

Author(s): Leslie S. Greenberg, Norka T. Malberg, and Michael A. Tompkins.

Year: 2019.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: American Psychological Assocation.

Type(s): Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

The authors of this volume investigate the role of emotion in the development and maintenance of psychological problems, and in effecting psychological change.

They examine emotion as it is conceptualised and used in three of the most widely practised approaches today–psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour, and emotion-focused psychotherapy.

In each chapter, the authors discuss the impact of emotion on child development and learning, the relationship between emotion and motivation, and the ways in which emotion can be harnessed in treatment to improve psychological functioning and strengthen interpersonal relationships.

Clinical vignettes show readers how to arouse, identify, and channel emotions in therapy, while also utilising emotion to develop and maintain an effective therapeutic alliance.

Book: Understanding Depression

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Book Title:

Understanding Depression: 9 Techniques To Change YOUR Life!

Author(s): Amy McMiller.

Year: 2019.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: Independently Published.

Type(s): Kindle.

Synopsis:

I have written this book because I have helped many people with depression and feel that there is a need to clear a few things up.

The current medical and pharmaceutical industry are not doing much to improve the symptoms. I want people to feel like themselves again and finally get the symptom relieve that they are looking for.


Luckily I am not the only one recognising that someone has to wake up in order to educate people of what can really aid in fighting depression.

I have been a former nurse working with mentally ill patients for more than a decade therefore I am speaking from experience and also in the name of many of my former patients for whom I cared deeply.

Depending on where you are living in the world antidepressants can be very expensive, the medical system might have written you off already or you have simply lost hope that there will ever be a cure for your condition. Do not give up. Take the courage and read this book, fight another day to get out of the cycle of depression and medication.

I want you to try my suggestions in this book because I know that they will work! Together we can cure your depression and potentially with the help of your current physician get off the medication for good. Sounds good? Let’s get started!

Book: Understanding Classical Psychoanalysis

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Book Title:

Understanding Classical Psychoanalysis: Freudian Concepts in Contemporary Practice.

Author(s): Ahmed Fayek.

Year: 2017.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: Routledge.

Type(s): Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

Understanding Classical Psychoanalysis gives a clear overview of the key tenets of classical Freudian psychoanalysis, and offers a guide to how these might be best understood and applied to contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice.

Covering such essential concepts as the Oedipal complex, narcissism and metapsychology, Fayek explores what Freud’s thinking has to offer psychoanalysts of all schools of thought today, and what key facets of his work can usefully be built on to develop future theory.

The book will be of interest to psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic psychotherapists in practice and training, as well as teaching faculties and postgraduate students studying Freudian psychoanalysis.

Book: Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions

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Book Title:

Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions.

Author(s): Edna B. Foa and Reid Wilson.

Year: 2001.

Edition: Revised Edition.

Publisher: Bantam USA.

Type(s): Paperback.

Synopsis:

Are you tormented by extremely distressing thoughts or persistent worries? Compelled to wash your hands repeatedly? Driven to repeat or check certain numbers, words, or actions?

If you or someone you love suffers from these symptoms, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from some form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.

Once considered almost untreatable, OCD is now known to be a highly treatable disorder using behaviour therapy.

In this newly revised edition of Stop Obsessing! Drs. Foa and Wilson, internationally renowned authorities on the treatment of anxiety disorders, share their scientifically based and clinically proven self-help program that has already allowed thousands of men and women with OCD to enjoy a life free from excessive worries and rituals.

You will discover:

  • Step-by-step programmes for both mild and severe cases of OCD.
  • The most effective ways to help you let go of your obsessions and gain control over your compulsions.
  • New charts and fill-in guides to track progress and make exercises easier.
  • Questionnaires for self-evaluation and in-depth understanding of your symptoms.
  • Expert guidance for finding the best professional help.
  • The latest information about medications prescribed for OCD.

Book: The PTSD Workbook

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Book Title:

The PTSD Workbook, 3rd Edition: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms.

Author(s): Mary Beth Williams and Soili Poijula.

Year: 2016.

Edition: Third (3rd).

Publisher: New Harbinger.

Type(s): Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an extremely debilitating condition that can occur after exposure to a terrifying event.

But whether you are a veteran of war, a victim of domestic violence or sexual violence, or have been involved in a natural disaster, crime, car accident, or accident in the workplace, your symptoms may be getting in the way of you living your life.

PTSD can often cause you to relive your traumatic experience in the form of flashbacks, memories, nightmares, and frightening thoughts. This is especially true when you are exposed to events or objects that remind you of your trauma.

Left untreated, PTSD can lead to emotional numbness, insomnia, addiction, anxiety, depression, and even suicide. So, how can you start to heal and get your life back?

In The PTSD Workbook, Third Edition, psychologists and trauma experts Mary Beth Williams and Soili Poijula outline techniques and interventions used by PTSD experts from around the world to conquer distressing trauma-related symptoms.

In this fully revised and updated workbook, you will learn how to move past the trauma you have experienced and manage symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, and flashbacks.

Based in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), this book is extremely accessible and easy-to-use, offering evidence-based therapy at a low cost.

This new edition features chapters focusing on veterans with PTSD, the link between cortisol and adrenaline and its role in PTSD and overall mental health, and the mind-body component of PTSD.

Clinicians will also find important updates reflecting the new DSM-V definition of PTSD.

This book is designed to give you the emotional resilience you need to get your life back together after a traumatic event.

Book: The PTSD Behavioural Activation Workbook

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Book Title:

The PTSD Behavioral Activation Workbook: Activities to Help You Rebuild Your Life from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook).

Author(s): Matthew Jakupcak (PhD), Amy W Wagner (PhD), Christopher R. Martell (PhD), and Matthew T Tull (PhD).

Year: 2020.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; Workbook Edition.

Type(s): Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

If you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reliving the past through trauma-focused treatments may be too painful a place to start. Behavioural activation – the powerful treatment method outlined in this workbook – provides an essential foundation for recovery by shifting the focus of your trauma to the things in life that give you true fulfilment, joy, and value. This way, you can envision the kind of future you want to have, and move forward in your treatment to pursue that future.

With this breakthrough workbook, you will learn to replace unproductive coping strategies – such as avoidance – with activities that you find pleasant and meaningful. You’ll find an overview of behavioural activation: what it is, why it works, and how you can implement it into your life to begin healing the wounds of your past and paving the way for a bright future full of possibility.

If you have experienced trauma, you need real tools to help you manage your pain and jumpstart your recovery. With this compassionate and evidence-based workbook, you will find actionable solutions to help you begin healing and take that next needed step toward wellness, wholeness, and peace.

Book: Psychotherapy – A Practical Guide

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Book Title:

Psychotherapy: A Practical Guide.

Author(s): Jeffery Smith.

Year: 2016.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: Springer.

Type(s): Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

This title combines the many schools of thought on psychotherapy into one reader-friendly guide that coaches psychotherapists through the various techniques needed as the field expands.

Unlike any other book on the market, this text considers all of the simultaneous advances in the field, including the neurobiology of emotions, the importance of the therapeutic relationship, mindfulness meditation, and the role of the body in healing.

Written with genuine respect for all traditions from CBT to psychodynamics, the book unifies views of psychopathology and cure based on the notion of the mind-brain as an organ of affect regulation.

The book accounts for the tasks that characterise psychotherapist activity in all therapies, how they are performed, and how they result in therapeutic change.

The book also reviews the various pathologies seen in general practice and guides the reader to the specific therapist-patient interactions needed for their resolution.

With its big-picture focus on clinical practice, Psychotherapy: A Practical Guide is a concise resource for students, psychotherapists, psychologists, residents, and all who seek to integrate what is new in psychotherapy.

Book: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

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Book Title:

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing.

Author(s): Sheila L. Videback.

Year: 2019.

Edition: Eighth (8th); North American Edition.

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health.

Type(s): Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

With an accessible, clear and student-friendly approach, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing clarifies challenging concepts and helps you build a foundation for working successfully with clients experiencing mental health challenges regardless of care setting. The text explores the full spectrum of psychiatric nursing, helping you master specific nursing interventions, hone your therapeutic communication skills and learn to apply content effectively within the framework of the nursing process.

  • New! Unfolding Patient Stories written by the National League for Nursing put the nursing process in a realistic context to prepare you for successful client interactions and interventions.
  • Clinical Vignettes familiarise you with the features of major disorders you are likely to encounter in practice.
  • Therapeutic Dialogues help you perfect your communication skills with specific examples of nurse-client interactions.
  • Best Practice boxes provide the latest evidence-based findings in psychiatric nursing.
  • Self-Awareness features foster your personal and professional development through self-reflection.
  • Concept Mastery Alerts clarify important concepts essential to your classroom and clinical success.
  • Watch and Learn icons point you to corresponding true-to-life Lippincott(R) Theory to Practice Video Series videos for a richer understanding of important mental health disorders.
  • Built-In Study Guide reinforces your understanding with multiple-choice questions, multiple-response questions and clinical examples at the end of each chapter.
  • Nursing Care Plans demonstrate effective approaches for addressing specific client disorders.
  • Drug Alerts highlight essential concerns related to psychotropic drugs.
  • Warning boxes alert you to FDA considerations for specific medications.
  • Cultural Considerations help you ensure culturally sensitive care for a wide range of client populations.
  • Elder Considerations sections prepare you to care for the growing population of older adults.
  • Client/Family Education boxes boost your teaching capabilities.
  • Nursing Interventions etail key treatment strategies for specific disorders.
  • DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria boxes summarise the medical diagnostic features of specific disorders.

Book: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

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Book Title:

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Evidence-Based Concepts, Skills, and Practices.

Author(s): Wanda K. Mohr.

Year: 2013.

Edition: Eighth (8th).

Publisher: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins.

Type(s): Hardcover and Kindle.

Synopsis:

This edition focuses on evidence-based practice and rational practice with more case-oriented content that helps students better understand how to apply key concepts to practice.

Plus, new illustrations, photographs, and special features actively engage students in learning and appeal to a variety of different types of learners.

Wanda Mohr aims to empower students by the down-to-earth discussion of theory and theoretical frame-work.