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Straight talk about psychiatric medications for kids / by Wilens, Timothy E.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Pediatric psychopharmacology;
© c1999., Guilford Press,
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Uppers, downers, all arounders : physical and mental effects of psychoactive drugs / by Inaba, Darryl.; Cohen, William E.,1941-author.;
Psychoactive drugs: classification and history -- The neurochemistry and the physiology of addiction -- Uppers -- Downers: Opiates/opioids and sedative-hypnotics -- Downers: Alcohol -- All arounders -- Other drugs, other addictions -- Drug use and prevention: from cradle to grave -- Treatment -- Mental health and drugs.This edition incorporates the most current and comprehensive information on the physiology, neurochemistry and sociology of drugs." - Amazon.com
Subjects: Psychotropic drugs.; Psychopharmacology.; Drugs of abuse.; Psychotropic Drugs.; Psychopharmacology.; Street Drugs.;
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Your brain on food : how chemicals control your thoughts and feelings / by Wenk, Gary Lee.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-170) and index.Introduction : food, drugs, and you -- Memories, magic, & a major addiction -- Euphoria, depression, & madness -- Your brain's anchor to reality -- Marijuana in the brain -- Simple molecules that turn you on and off -- Sleeping versus waking -- Remnants of an ancient past -- Brain enhancement and other magical beliefs -- A little quiz.Why is eating chocolate so pleasurable? Can the function of just one small group of chemicals really determine whether you are happy or sad? Does marijuana help to improve your memory in old age? Is it really best to drink coffee if you want to wake up and be alert? Why is a drug like PCP potentially lethal? Why does drinking alcohol make you drowsy? Do cigarettes help to relieve anxiety? What should you consume if you are having trouble staying in your chair and focusing enough to get your work done? Why do treatments for the common cold make us drowsy? Can eating less food preserve your brain? What are the possible side effects of pills that claim to make your smarter? Why is it so hard to stop smoking? Why did witches once believe that they could fly? In this book, Gary Wenk demonstrates how, as a result of their effects on certain neurotransmitters concerned with behavior, everything we put into our bodies has very direct consequences for how we think, feel, and act. The chapters introduce each of the main neurotransmitters involved with behavior, discuss its role in the brain, present some background on how it is generally turned on and off, and explain ways to influence it through what we consume. -- Product Description.
Subjects: Psychopharmacology.; Neuropsychology.; Neurochemistry.; Brain; Emotions.; Neurotransmitter Agents;
© 2010., Oxford University Press,
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Blue dreams : the science and the story of the drugs that changed our minds / by Slater, Lauren.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-386) and index.Thorazine: Awake! -- Lithium : a salted stone -- Early antidepressants : the three-ringed molecule and the psychic energizer -- SSRIs : the birth of Prozac -- Placebos : the dancing disease -- Psilocybin (magic mushrooms) : God's flesh -- MDMA (Ecstasy) : the marriage medicine -- PKMzeta/ZIP (memory drugs) : the spotless mind -- Deep brain stimulation : who holds the clicker? -- Epilogue: Where we're headed.Explores the discovery, invention, science, and people behind today's major psychotropic drugs, from the earliest, Thorazine and Lithium, through Prozac and Ecstasy, to today's most cutting-edge memory drugs and neural implants.
Subjects: Psychotropic drugs; Psychopharmacology.; Hallucinogenic drugs and religious experience.; Substance abuse; Psychotropic Drugs; Psychopharmacology.; Hallucinogens.; Substance-Related Disorders;
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Psychiatric drugs explained / by Healy, David,1954-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Antipsychotics -- Antipsychotic side effects and their management -- Antidepressants -- Side effects of antidepressants -- Management of acute bipolar disorder -- Mood-stabilisers -- Stimulants and drugs for children -- Anxiety disorders -- Benzodiazepine anxiolytics -- Anxiolysis and the serotonin system -- Beta-blockers and anxiety -- Sleep disorders and insomnia -- Non-pharmacological management of insomnia -- Hypnotics -- Sedatives -- Cognitive enhancement and the dementias -- Cognitive enhancement and neuroprotection -- The range of sexual difficulties -- Effects of drugs on aspects of sexual functioning -- Dependence and withdrawal -- Dependence and craving -- Dependence and protracted withdrawal -- Consent -- Pharmacological abuse -- The ethical industry -- Evidence-biased care -- Marketing and risk -- From health care to pharmageddon.This text provides drug names in generic as well as both UK and US tradenames. In addition to a comprehensive review of drug treatment organised by condition, the text also addresses important issues for professionals and their clients concerning consent, liability, and the management of side effects and withdrawal.
Subjects: Psychotropic drugs.; Psychopharmacology.; Mental illness; Mental Disorders; Psychotropic Drugs;
© [2016], Elsevier,
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Cutting and self-harm / by Simpson, Chris,1969-;
"What is self-harm and what causes it? Learn the terms and concepts related to this type of behavior"--"Please see the attached txt file"--Includes bibliographical references and index.Cutting and self-harm : definitions, history, and basic characteristics -- Factors contributing to self-injury -- Self-injury and other conditions -- Responding to self-injury -- Treatment and prevention of self-injury -- Self-injury in school settings -- Self-injury and relationships -- Self-injury and group counseling -- Psychopharmacological treatment of self-injury
Subjects: Cutting (Self-mutilation); Self-injurious behavior.;
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Varcarolis' manual of psychiatric nursing care : an interprofessional approach / by Halter, Margaret J.(Margaret Jordan),author.https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjvGr87944HdHbdwJmhpdP; Fratena, Christina A.,author.; Varcarolis, Elizabeth M.Psychiatric nursing clinical guide.; Varcarolis, Elizabeth M.Manual of psychiatric nursing care plans.; Varcarolis, Elizabeth M.Manual of psychiatric nursing care planning.; Halter, Margaret J.(Margaret Jordan).Varcarolis' manual of psychiatric nursing care planning.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 441-447) and index.Part I : Foundations for psychiatric nursing care. The nursing process -- Therapeutic relationships -- Therapeutic communication -- Part II : Nursing care with psychiatric disorders. Neurodevelopmental disorders -- Schizophrenia spectrum disorders -- Bipolar disorders -- Depressive disorders -- Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders -- Trauma-related disorders -- Eating disorders -- Sleep disorders -- Substance use disorders -- Neurocognitive disorders -- Personality disorders -- Part III : Psychiatric crises. Suicide -- Crisis intervention -- Anger, aggression, and violence -- Family violence -- Sexual assault -- Grieving -- Part IV : Psychopharmacology. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medications -- Antipsychotic medications -- Mood stabilizers -- Antidepressants -- Antianxiety medications -- Sleep-wake medications -- Medications for substance use disorders -- Neurocognitive medications -- Part V : Nonpharmacological approaches. Psychotherapeutic models -- Brain stimulation therapies."Get easy-to-use guidelines to psychiatric nursing care in this quick clinical reference! Varcarolis' Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care, 7th Edition provides an interprofessional approach to care based on patient problems and the latest DSM-5 criteria. It helps you plan evidence-based, individualized nursing care for a range of settings including the inpatient unit, home care, or community care. Clear, concise coverage focuses on the nursing process, summarizing topics from disorders and psychiatric crises to psychopharmacology. From noted educators Margaret Jordan Halter and Christina A. Fratena, this manual is a perfect clinical reference companion for creating psychiatric nursing care plans." -- Amazon.
Subjects: Psychiatric nursing; Nursing care plans; Nursing assessment; Psychopharmacology; Nursing care plans.; Mental Disorders; Nursing Assessment; Psychiatric Nursing; Patient Care Planning;
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A man against insanity : the birth of drug therapy in a rural Michigan asylum / by De Kruif, Paul,1890-1971.;
The story of Dr. Jack Ferguson, a man who battled drug addiction and had repeated psychotic breakdowns, but recovered and became a physician. He was determined to help the so-called incurably insane and mostly forgotten mental patients at the Traverse City State Hospital through experimental drug therapy, and in the process changed the way the mentally ill were treated.
Subjects: Ferguson, John Thatcher, 1908-1968.; Traverse City State Hospital (Mich.) x History.; Physicians; Psychiatric hospitals; Mentally ill; Mentally ill;
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Child & adolescent mental health : a practical, all-in-one guide / by Shatkin, Jess P.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This reader-friendly handbook organized around a range of common disorders for easy reference draws on evidence-based practices to explain how to understand, diagnose, and treat a variety of mental health issues in kids." --
Subjects: Child psychopathology.; Adolescent psychopathology.; Child mental health.; Teenagers; Mental health; Mental Disorders; Mental Disorders; Child.; Adolescent.;
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Psychiatric-mental health nursing / by Videbeck, Sheila L.,author.; Miller, C. J.(Cathy J.),illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Foundations of psychiatric-mental health nursing -- Neurobiologic theories and psychopharmacology -- Psychosocial theories and therapy -- Treatment settings and therapeutic programs -- Therapeutic relationships -- Therapeutic communication -- Client's response to illness -- Assessment -- Legal and ethical issues -- Grief and loss -- Anger, hostility, and aggression -- Abuse and violence -- Trauma and stressor-related disorders -- Anxiety and anxiety disorders -- Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders -- Schizophrenia -- Mood disorders and suicides -- Personality disorders -- Addiction -- Eating disorders -- Somatic symptom illnesses -- Neurodevelopmental disorders -- Disruptive behavior disorders -- Cognitive disorders."Created specifically to appeal to students' preferences and favored for its clear, practical approach and engaging learning features, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 9th Edition, makes the full spectrum of psychiatric nursing easier to understand and equips students with a confident grasp of the skills and concepts essential to their success in clinical practice. This 9th Edition has been extensively revised throughout, reflecting the latest evidence-based perspectives and practices while maintaining a strong foundation in the nursing process." -- Publisher.
Subjects: Psychiatric nursing.; Nurse and patient.;
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