Concise Guide to Women's Mental Health
Author: Vivien K Burt
Women outnumber men as consumers of health care in the United States: they visit doctors more often, fill more prescriptions, undergo more surgeries, occupy more hospital beds, and spend more money on health care than men. Yet it wasn't until the past decade that active trials in gender-specific aspects of mental health began leading us to a better understanding of the psychiatric disorders to which women are vulnerable.
Distilling the findings of this research into practical information about the assessment and management of psychiatric conditions specific to women, this Second Edition (updated from 1997) expands upon the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that influence women's mental health, with particular emphasis on reproductive points in the female life cycle& mdash;and the ways in which these factors are integral to gender-sensitive case formulations, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
• Biological factors& mdash;Research increasingly shows that gender differences exist in brain anatomy and that male and female reproductive hormones produce psychoactive effects, e.g., estrogen has antidopaminergic and serotonin-enhancing effects and progesterone's metabolites may play a role in modulating gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors.
• Psychosocial factors& mdash;Seventy percent of all working women must deal with the multiple roles and conflicting demands of having children under 18 years old, compounded by traditionally disadvantaged social status and wages, and increased vulnerability to sexual and domestic violence.
• Psychopharmacological factors& mdash;Different stages of the menstrual cycle and the use of exogenous hormones(e.g., oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy) may influence blood levels and efficacy of medications (e.g., progesterone may influence drug absorption by delaying gastric emptying time).
Updates to this second edition include the latest findings about premenstrual dysphoric disorder and the use of psychiatric medications in pregnant and breast-feeding women, with new sections on perinatal loss, surgical menopause, eating disorders, sexual trauma, seasonal affective disorder, sleep disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Within just 10 chapters, the authors also cover hormonal contraception and its effects on mood; psychiatric disorders in pregnancy; postpartum psychiatric disorders; induced abortion and pregnancy loss; psychological implications of infertility, perimenopause, and menopause; gender issues in the treatment of mental illness; and female-specific cancers.
Complementing lengthier psychiatric references, this latest Concise Guide from the series by American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc., offers enduring value in a convenient pocket-size format with extensive tables and illustrations. Its wealth of practical information, highlighted by material from the authors' clinical experiences, makes it a must-read for psychiatrists, psychiatry residents, and medical students working in various treatment settings, from inpatient psychiatry units and outpatient clinics to consultation-liaison services and private offices.
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Reviewer: Nicholas Greco IV, M.S., BCETS, CATSM, CCRA (Abbott Laboratories)
Description: This guide to the assessment and management of psychiatric conditions specifically focuses on women's mental health needs. Most clinicians and residents will find the content extremely practical.
Purpose: The purpose is to address the biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural factors that affect the mental health of women. The information is organized around the all-important reproductive milestones during a woman's life. The authors' objectives are unquestionably met and exceeded.
Audience: Intended for students and practitioners of mental health, this book will undeniably serve the needs of all practicing clinicians and mental health trainees. The authors are credible, knowledgeable, insightful, and this book incorporates a terrific blend of both the authors' insight and clinical experiences.
Features: This book expertly discusses PMDD, psychiatric disorders during pregnancy, abortion and infertility issues, menopause, and cancer within an appropriate and applicable psychiatric context. The section on psychiatric disorders in pregnancy is an invaluable chapter with tables and figures of common psychotropic medications and gives a superb summary of in utero exposure to these medications. The index, tables, and figures illustrate key points, provide quick reference, and add to the ease of use. The authors provide a book that is welcoming to all clinicians.
Assessment: This is a much needed update to the previous edition. The inclusion of new data regarding pregnancy, breast feeding, hormone replacement therapy, and new additions such as PTSD and sleep disorders make this an excellent clinical and teaching tool in an area that deserves greater clinical and research attention.
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New edition of a guide that provides practical information in a concise format for practitioners in a variety of treatment settings, such as inpatient psychiatry units, outpatient clinics, consultation- liason services, and private offices. Burt and Hendrick (clinical psychiatry, U. of California) discuss topics including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, hormonal contraception and effects on mood, psychiatric disorders during pregnancy and postpartum, induced abortion and pregnancy loss, infertility, perimenopause and menopause, gender issues in the treatment of mental illness, and female-specific cancers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing
Author: Kenneth S Cohen
A Comprehensive, Easy-To-Understand Guide To The Ancient Chinese Art Of Healing Body And MindQigong [pronounced chee-gung], which literally means "working with the energy of life", is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and preventing disease. More recently, they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune-system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen brings the ancient healing power of qigong to Western listeners. The Way of Qigong is filled with solid, practical exercises and guidance, providing an easy-to-follow program for working with our life energy through breathing and relaxation, meditation, visualization, and other natural methods. The benefits of qigong are obvious in those who practice it: increased strength, heightened sexuality, sounder sleep, clearer intuition, a more efficient and active metabolism, and minds and bodies that celebrate the harmony of true health. Qigong's benefits have been analyzed and verified by contemporary medical researchers, who confirm resoundingly that qigong really does work. Now, with The Way of Qigong, the power and clarity of this ancient scientific art is finally available to us all. this landmark program will instruct, enlighten, enliven, and delight all who use it.
Table of Contents:
| Acknowledgments | ||
| Foreword | ||
| The Pronunciation of Chinese Words | ||
| 1 | What Is Qigong? | 3 |
| 2 | Roots and Branches: The History of Qigong | 12 |
| 3 | The Three Treasures: A Chinese Model of Body Energy | 30 |
| 4 | Qigong Science: Correlates of Healing Energy | 42 |
| 5 | Does It Really Work? The Experimental Evidence | 57 |
| 6 | The Time and Place of Practice | 79 |
| 7 | The Posture of Power | 86 |
| 8 | Fang Song Gong: The Art of Relaxation | 97 |
| 9 | Healthy Breathing | 111 |
| 10 | Standing Like a Tree | 133 |
| 11 | Qigong Meditation | 148 |
| 12 | Active Qigong | 184 |
| 13 | An-Mo Gong: Self-Healing Massage | 219 |
| 14 | The Energy of the Emotions | 223 |
| 15 | External Qi Healing: Chinese Therapeutic Touch | 242 |
| 16 | The Complete Qigong Workout | 265 |
| 17 | Benefits and Dangers of Qigong | 270 |
| 18 | The Dao of Diet | 281 |
| 19 | Have a Cup of Tea! | 308 |
| 20 | The Art of Clouds and Rain | 317 |
| 21 | Closing the Circle: Signs of Mastery, Signs of Stupidity | 333 |
| App. A | Dates of Chinese Dynasties | 341 |
| App. B | A Technical Note on the Concept "Dan Tian" | 342 |
| App. C | Double-Blind or Double Standard? | 345 |
| App. D | Benefits of Internal Qigong: Experimental Evidence | 352 |
| App. E | Glossary of Common Qigong Terms | 354 |
| Notes | 362 | |
| Qigong Resources | 397 | |
| Index | 412 |
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