Double Jeopardy: Mental Illness & Addiction
Title | Double Jeopardy: Mental Illness & Addiction PDF eBook |
Author | Fred Goodwin |
Publisher | Lichtenstein Creative Media |
Pages | 23 |
Release | 2001-03 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1932479384 |
Double Jeopardy
Title | Double Jeopardy PDF eBook |
Author | Anthony F. Lehman |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2016-10-14 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 1315534762 |
Originally published in 1995, this title provides a practical examination of the problems of substance abuse and abuse among persons with chronic mental disorders. Epidemiologic, diagnostic, and treatment issues are examined, as well as the problems of special populations and systems issues. This book will be of interest to practising clinicians in both the mental health and substance abuse treatment sectors.
Double Jeopardy
Title | Double Jeopardy PDF eBook |
Author | Center for Mental Health Services (U.S.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Insane, Criminal and dangerous |
ISBN |
Schizophrenia Bulletin
Title | Schizophrenia Bulletin PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 726 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Schizophrenia |
ISBN |
Good Practice in Adult Mental Health
Title | Good Practice in Adult Mental Health PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Ryan |
Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Pages | 354 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 184310217X |
This text is a guide to good practice within adult mental health care, providing a comprehensive introduction to mental health and illness. It is designed to aid mental health professionals and workers, agencies, and any individuals coming in to contact with mental illness, in recognising a mental health need or problem and offering appropriate support. This is an essential introduction written by practitioners, and also draws from the personal experiences of service users and carers, providing up-to-date and topical material covering major issues such as: * the concepts of mental health, illness and recovery * advocacy and empowerment * legal and policy issues relating to practice * gender and ethnicity in mental health * violence and abuse. The broad range of this book makes it an excellent resource for mental health practitioners, whether experienced or new to the field, support workers, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of mental illness and the mental health system.
Treatment of Drug-dependent Individuals with Comorbid Mental Disorders
Title | Treatment of Drug-dependent Individuals with Comorbid Mental Disorders PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 178 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Drug abuse |
ISBN |
Treatment of Drug Dependent Individuals with Comorbid Mental Disorders
Title | Treatment of Drug Dependent Individuals with Comorbid Mental Disorders PDF eBook |
Author | Lisa S. Onken |
Publisher | DIANE Publishing |
Pages | 175 |
Release | 1998-12 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 0788127829 |
Drug use disorders are frequently associated with mental disorders. Data has shown that over half of the individuals who have a lifetime diagnosis of a drug use disorder also have a lifetime diagnosis of a mental disorder. This report, based on the papers from a technical review of the subject, presents examples of research being done in this important area, & helps define the need for further research. Included in the topics are specific areas of research & treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, cigarette smoking, & severe mental illness. Particular focus is given to the additional problem of HIV in the context of comorbid disorders.