| Psychoses: An Integrative Perspective Contributor(s): Cullberg, Johan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1583919937 ISBN-13: 9781583919934 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: This is a very useful volume, which integrates psychopathological, psychodynamic and biological perspectives on psychosis in a way that should be attractive to many readers. Mario Maj, Past-President, European Psychiatric Association A rare and precious synthesis of knowledge and experience, which should be read by all those responsible for the care of people with psychotic illness. Patrick McGorry, Executive Director, ORYGEN Research Centre Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne This book, which charts both traditional and cutting-edge therapies, is essential reading for all those who work with, or live with, people afflicted with psychosis--which means: all of us. Jay Neugeboren, Author of Transforming Madness: New Lives for People Living with Mental Illness "Psychoses" provides a unique perspective on the challenges associated with understanding and treating psychoses, bringing together insights and developments from medicine and psychology to give a full and balanced overview of the subject. Johan Cullberg draws on his extensive experience working with those suffering from first episode psychosis to investigate issues including vulnerability factors, phases of psychosis, prevention, the potential for recovery, contemporary attitudes to psychosis. Particular attention is paid to how therapeutic interventions can either support or obstruct the 'self-healing' properties of many psychoses. This sensitive and humane perspective on the nature and treatment of psychoses will be of interest to all mental health professionals interested in increasing their understanding and awareness of this subject. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Schizophrenia - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Psychology | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 616.89 |
| LCCN: 2005017913 |
| Series: International Society for Psychological and Social Approache |
| Physical Information: 1.07" H x 6.7" W x 9.06" (1.21 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Psychoses provides a unique perspective on the challenges associated with understanding and treating psychoses, bringing together insights and developments from medicine and psychology to give a full and balanced overview of the subject. Johan Cullberg draws on his extensive experience working with those suffering from first-episode psychosis to investigate issues including vulnerability factors, phases of psychosis, prevention, the potential for recovery and contemporary attitudes to psychosis. Particular attention is paid to how therapeutic interventions can either support or obstruct the 'self-healing' properties of many psychoses. This sensitive and humane perspective on the nature and treatment of psychoses will be of interest to all mental health professionals interested in increasing their understanding and awareness of this subject. |
