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"Do antidepressants actually work, or are they just glorified dummy pills? How can we tell one way or the other? In Ordinarily Well, the celebrated psychiatrist and author Peter D. Kramer addresses the growing mistrust of antidepressants among the medical establishment and the broader public by taking the long view. He charts the history of the drugs' development and the research that tests their worth, from the Swiss psychiatrist Roland Kuhn's pioneering...
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Reports on what is known about the nature of depression, arguing that there is scant scientific proof that depression is a biological condition or that drugs are effective in its treatment, and looks at behavioral treatments that have a solid backing in the scientific community for easing or curing depression.
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Mondimore provides information about the causes of bipolar disorder; tools of diagnosis, and advances in treatment. He surveys new medications, and explores the benefits and potential side effects of each. He also reviews claims for nutritional supplements, and tells you which may be useful ... and which to leave on the shelf.
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"Now in its third edition, Depression in New Mothers provides a comprehensive approach to treating postpartum depression in an easy-to-use format. It reviews the research and brings together the evidence-base for understanding the causes and for assessing the different treatment options, including those that are safe for breastfeeding mothers. It incorporates research from psychoneuroimmunology ... This most recent edition incorporates new research...
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Focused on the content you need to know for effective practice, this text delivers engaging, evidence-based coverage of the aging process, factors contributing to healthy aging, and unique aspects of disease prevention and management in older adults. The updated tenth edition combines the latest clinical research and a holistic approach to the psychosocial, legal, ethical and spiritual elements of patient care to prepare you to confidently care for...
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"This unique volume focuses on neurocognitive aspects of depression and their implications for assessment, evaluation, clinical management, and research. Experts in the field explore the impact of depression on executive function, learning and memory, working memory, and other critical capacities, and present cutting-edge assessment tools. The neurocognitive effects of antidepressant treatments are reviewed, from psychotropic medications and evidence-based...
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Gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and make it a part of patient-centered nursing care! Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 11th Edition makes it easy to learn the principles of pharmacology and drug dosage calculation. A clear guide to pharmacotherapy and safe drug administration, this book uses drug prototypes to provide need-to-know information about key drugs, including dosage, side effects, interactions, and more....
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Covers areas such as the neurobiology of addiction, models of addiction, sociocultural perspectives on drug use, family and community factors, prevention theories and techniques, professional issues, the criminal justice system and substance abuse, and assessment and diagnosis. Focuses on concepts of addiction and treatment practices, but also addresses commonly used and abused drugs, including recreational, prescription, and over-the-counter.
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This resource covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including: notable people, theories and terms; landmark case studies and experiments; applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports; and career information.
This accessible resource covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including: notable people, theories and terms, landmark case studies and experiments, primary source materials, applications of psychology in advertising,...
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