The Mind: A User's Guide
Consultant Editor: Raj Persaud
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"I
think it's terrific. I couldn't put it down this afternoon
actually. It's fantastic."
RICHARD MADELEY - speaking on
the Richard and Judy show (episode aired on Channel 4 on 11 July
2007)
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Also see our 'sister'
handbook on children and young people's mental health:
The Young
Mind
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The Mind: A User’s
Guide is an accessible, jargon-free reference book designed to
educate, inform and empower anyone who has an interest in
safeguarding or improving their mental
health.
Although we are all born with brains and minds which are amazing,
those who research and treat the symptoms of psychological and
psychiatric disorder firmly believe we would all find our lives
enhanced by a user’s guide to the mind.
We are supposed to be living in more enlightened times, yet it
seems that more people than ever are suffering from mental health
problems. In fact statistics show:
- 1 in 4 people
will experience some kind of mental health disorder in the course
of their life...
- 1 in 6 of us
will suffer from depression – most commonly between the ages of 25
and 44…
- 1 in 10
people are likely to suffer from disabling anxiety at some stage in
their life...
Published by Transworld, in
collaboration with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, The Mind
: A User’s Guide is written by distinguished experts and
offers information on the latest research into brain and mind
sciences. It gives distinctive descriptions of behaviour, feelings
and thoughts relating to a variety of conditions - including
addictions, body image and bipolar disorders, depression and
obsessive-compulsive disorder - and helps us to clarify and
understand symptoms and treatments. This handbook also confronts
and debunks some of the most damaging myths and misconceptions
surrounding the subject of mental health.
This authoritative book fills a gap in the market - an accessible
reference guide for the general public. Given how common mental
health problems can be throughout our lifespan, The Mind: A
User's Guide could prove to be the most valuable reference
book you own.
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"The guidance to family and
friends is clear and concise...it suggests that sufferers can have
an impact on the move towards improved health, rather than feeling
they 'can't do anything' and experiencing the attendant feelings of
despair. It should be available in every GP practice!"
JO BRAND - comedian, writer and former psychiatric
nurse
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"I have read this with great interest
and appreciation. It will be an invaluable, reader-friendly guide
to mental health and its treatment."
PROF. DAVID LODGE
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"Mental health has been a taboo
subject for far too long. This book blows away the shrouds of
misunderstanding and stigma with clear, accessible information and
case studies. Every home should have a copy."
VIVIENNE PARRY - Journalist and
broadcaster
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Contents
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Preface
Introduction: Your Brain and
How It Works
1. Alzheimer’s and Other
Dementias
2. Anxiety and Panic
3. Autism and Asperger’s
Syndrome
4. Bipolar Disorder
5. Body Image Disorders
6. Cravings
7. Dangerousness and Mental
Disorder
8. Depression
9. Diagnosis: What Have I
Got?
10. Eating Disorders
11. Gender Identity
12. Hysteria
13. Jealousy
14. Learning Disabilities
and Mental Health
15. Less Common
Disorders
16. Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder
17. Personality Disorder
18. Phobias
19. Postnatal Depression
20. Post-traumatic Stress
Disorder
21. Schizophrenia
22. Seasonal Affective
Disorder
23. Sexual Problems
24. Sleep Problems
25. Stalking
26. Stress
27. Suicide and
Self-harm
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Part Two: Managing the Mind
Preface
28. Alcohol
29. Bereavement and
Grief
30. Caring and Carers
31. Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome
32. Complementary
Medicines
00. Domestic Violence
34. Drug Problems
35. Exercise and Mental
Health
36. Gambling
37. Managing Your Illness –
and Your Life
38. Mind and Body
39. Parenting Problems
40. Physical Illness and
Chronic Pain
41. Spirituality
42. Staying Well: Prevention
and Mental Health
43. Stigma and
Discrimination Against People with Mental Illness
44. Therapies, Treatments
and Medication
Appendix One: Mental Health
Legislation
Appendix Two: Mental Health
Services
Editors and Contributors
Index
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"An excellent book. Dr Persaud has
done a brilliant job of connecting this book together and making it
a whole. ...This book could usefully educate everyone about mental
health problems...I would recommend people to buy and keep
it. ...The lifestyle advice on keeping mentally healthy is
positive and encouraging."
- Pendulum (journal
of 'The Bipolar Organisation')
"It deserves very wide readership, not only as a
rich source of material for teaching, reference and guidance in the
medical profession but for all management professionals who are
responsible for health, safety and well-being in the
workplace. At such a reasonable price it should be in all
public libraries and higher education establishments."
- The RoSPA Occupational
Safety & Health Journal
(TRADE - Please note this title is not
available from our usual distributors, Turpin Distribution.
Please contact Transworld for further details on trade
availability.)