This book provides an overview of a diverse array of preventive strategies relating to mental illness, and identifies their achievements and shortcomings. The chapters in this collection illustrate how researchers, clinicians and policy makers drew inspiration from divergent fields of knowledge and practice: from eugenics, genetics and medication to mental hygiene, child guidance, social welfare, public health and education; from risk management to radical and social psychiatry, architectural design and environmental psychology. It highlights the shifting patterns of biological, social and psychodynamic models, while adopting a gender perspective and considering professional developments as well as changing social and legal contexts, including deinstitutionalisation and social movements. Through vigorous research, the contributors demonstrate that preventive approaches to mental health have a long history, and point to the conclusion that it might well be possible to learn from such historical attempts. The book also explores which of these approaches are worth considering in future and which are best confined to the past. Within this context, the book aims at stoking and informing debate and conversation about how to prevent mental illness and improve mental health in the years to come. Chapters 3, 10, and 12 of this book are available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com

This volume presents the highlights of the IX World Congress of Psychiatry. The congress was a major event with the participation of over 6000 scientists from all over the world with the scientific program covering all aspects of contemporary psychiatry. The 200 papers selected for this volume provide an insight into recent advances in psychiatry. They discuss a wide spectrum of subjects ranging from the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses to critical issues affecting the future of mental health care throughout the world. Authors include leading psychiatric clinicians and researchers throughout the world as well as international mental health policy makers.

Psychiatry: Past, Present, and Prospect provides a set of perspectives written in essay form from eminent contributors, covering the major developments in psychiatry over the last 40 years.

"Journey Through Time: Unraveling Ketamine's Past, Present, and Future in Psychiatry, a Patient's Guide" is an in-depth resource that offers a comprehensive understanding of ketamine's history, its current use in psychiatry, and the potential it holds for the future, all presented in an accessible and patient-friendly manner. Starting with its origins, the book takes readers on a journey from ketamine's synthesis in the 1960s, its early use as an anesthetic, to its adoption as a psychedelic drug during the counterculture era. The narrative captures the nuances of this period, providing insight into how societal perceptions and misuse led to ketamine's marginalization. The guide then transitions to a transformative period in ketamine's history, where research illuminated its potent antidepressant effects. It carefully explains how these findings have spurred a 'Ketamine Renaissance' in the 21st century, resulting in its usage for treatment-resistant depression. The book provides patient-friendly explanations of how ketamine works in the brain, its administration methods, potential side effects, and the benefits it offers. Venturing into the future, the guide presents a look at the ongoing research and potential applications of ketamine beyond depression, such as for PTSD, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain. It also discusses the development of new ketamine derivatives and its possible role within the burgeoning field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. The book concludes with practical advice for patients considering ketamine treatment, including a list of questions to ask healthcare providers, strategies for managing potential side effects, and guidance on what to expect during and after treatment. "Journey Through Time: Unraveling Ketamine's Past, Present, and Future in Psychiatry, a Patient's Guide" demystifies ketamine's journey within the realm of psychiatry, offering a balanced portrayal of its potential benefits and associated risks. This guide is an invaluable resource for patients, their loved ones, and anyone interested in understanding the role of ketamine in modern mental health treatment.

This volume tells the story of research on the cognitive processes of writing--from the perspectives of the early pioneers, the contemporary contributors, and visions of the future for the field. It includes the very latest in findings from neuroscience and experimental cognitive psychology, and provides the most comprehensive current overview on this topic.