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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Disorders of the Mind
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
33. 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
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