This book provides background to psychiatric classification systems, including the recently produced DSM-5 and the forthcoming ICD-11. It focuses on the processes of classification and diagnosis, and the uses to which classifications can be put.[...]
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the multiple interrelationships between depression and various physical diseases. The WPA is providing an update of currently available evidence on these interrelationships by the publication of three books, dealing with the comorbidity of depre[...]
The prevalence of major depression among hospitalized patients with coronary artery disease has been reported to be between 17 and 27%. Now, in this new WPA publication, clinicians can find practical clinical guidance for treating these two important and common disorders when they co-present.[...]
Substance abuse disorders are among the most prevalent psychiatric disorders and are frequently comorbid with other psychiatric and health conditions and accompanied by social problems; however, they remain under-recognized and under-treated. Many physicians and mental health practitioners receive l[...]
This book describes clearly how legislation can be used to advance the rights and entitlements of people with mental health problems. Straightforward and practical, it provides useful information on how to address disabilities so these people may enjoy full citizenship. It presents the key issues su[...]
Är du trött och funderar på om du håller på att bli utbränd? Yr och lite trög i magen? Svullen och ofta mjölksyra i benen? Då är den här boken något för dig. Orsaken till symtomen kan visa sig vara brist på sköldkörtelhormon och det går att behandla. De som har fått missfall eller [...]
Är du trött och funderar på om du håller på att bli utbränd? Är yr när du reser dig, lite trög i magen och frusen när du sitter stilla? Svullen i ansiktet eller kroppen? Mjölksyra i benen så fort du anstränger dig? Orsaken till symtomen kan visa sig vara brist på sköldkörtelhorm[...]