Healing The Distress Of Psychosis

Author : Shannon Dunn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019085877X
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Healing the Distress of Psychosis written by Shannon Dunn and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even among mental health clinicians, the communications of individuals experiencing psychosis have historically been considered mysterious, bizarre, and invalid. These judgmental, inaccurate interpretations and accusatory attitudes can cause iatrogenic trauma, a significant obstacle to recovery. Healing the Distress of Psychosis focuses on practice-based and evidence-informed interventions to effectively understand and communicate with people who are experiencing psychotic symptoms. The text thoughtfully describes: the experience of psychosis, as well as the unique intervention method of fostering the therapeutic relationship; and the psychotic thought process from neurological, linguistic, and existential-psychological perspectives. Mental health professionals, individuals with lived psychotic experiences, and their family members and loved ones will find this book to be a strong and accurate voice that highlights the past and present disappointments in mainstream public mental health treatment, while delivering hope in creating a secure, self-determined life.

Author : Shannon Dunn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190858761
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Healing the Distress of Psychosis written by Shannon Dunn and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-03 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even among mental health clinicians, the communications of individuals experiencing psychosis have historically been considered mysterious, bizarre, and invalid. These judgmental, inaccurate interpretations and accusatory attitudes can cause iatrogenic trauma, a significant obstacle to recovery. Healing the Distress of Psychosis focuses on practice-based and evidence-informed interventions to effectively understand and communicate with people who are experiencing psychotic symptoms. The text thoughtfully describes: the experience of psychosis, as well as the unique intervention method of fostering the therapeutic relationship; and the psychotic thought process from neurological, linguistic, and existential-psychological perspectives. Mental health professionals, individuals with lived psychotic experiences, and their family members and loved ones will find this book to be a strong and accurate voice that highlights the past and present disappointments in mainstream public mental health treatment, while delivering hope in creating a secure, self-determined life.

Author : Sabrina Baker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781770523821
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Promoting Recovery from First Episode Psychosis written by Sabrina Baker and published by . This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family members can play a significant role in helping to identify early signs of psychosis, in seeking prompt and appropriate treatment for their relative, and in promoting the recovery process. The guide is divided into two parts: - Part I is designed to help families to support their relatives' recovery. It includes information about treatment of psychosis, crisis intervention, and working with mental health professionals. - Part II focusses on the family's journey to recovery. It describes specialized services for families, self-care strategies, and communication and limit-setting tips.

Author : Michael T Compton
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195372492
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The First Episode of Psychosis written by Michael T Compton and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the ideal book for patients experiencing the frightening initial episode of psychosis, which often occurs during late adolescence or early adulthood, and which affects nearly 3% of all people over the course of their lifetime. The book covers a range of disorders, focusing on primary psychotic disorders, clearly describing symptoms, early warning signs, and treatment--information that is essential for patients and families faced with the challenges posed by psychosis. It will help patients and their families to take an active, informed role in their care.

Author : Emmanuel Owusu
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1524680540
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Psychosis Story written by Emmanuel Owusu and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Psychosis Story recounts a real life experience I had in my early twenties at the start of my career. Having never been aware of the illness, I went through a series of diagnoses, which included post-traumatic concussion and anxiety disorder. Following several traumatic psychotic episodes, I was diagnosed with psychosis. This resulted in me being sectioned under the Mental Health Act 1983 and spending a month in a psychiatric hospital. The book primarily narrates a series of psychotic episodes I had over a few months. It describes my hallucinations and delusions and events when I was detained under the Mental Health Act in a psychiatric hospital. While the book talks about my fears, it is ultimately a story of recovery and hope. In my darkest moment, I sought strength from the love and support of my family, which got me through the difficult experience. With illustrations and sketches inspired by my experience, the book also describes the experience from the point of view of my loved ones and the effect my illness had on them. Often, family and friends can be affected just as much as the person with the illness. The book also explains what psychosis is, from the point of view of doctors and mental health experts who share their expertise on mental health. It is written in the hope that it raises awareness not just of psychosis but also of mental illness as a whole, which affects many people in our society.

Author : John Watkins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780855724009
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unshrinking Psychosis written by John Watkins and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text takes a bold quantum leap beyond the restrictive bio-medical notions of 'illnesses' such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder to view these conditions from a holistic perspective that reveals a 'method in the madness' of psychosis. The author, John Watkins, writes that some episodes may function as a desperate coping strategy while others reflect a profound developmental crisis or spontaneous self-healing process.

Author : Pamela R. Fuller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780415516624
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surviving, Existing, Or Living written by Pamela R. Fuller and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a guide to aid individuals experiencing psychosis move from suffering to recovery, beyond surviving or existing toward more fully living.

Author : Sarah Benamer
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429919913
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Telling Stories? written by Sarah Benamer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Telling Stories? explores the contemporary state of affairs in the understanding and treatment of psychosis. An inclusive approach to mental distress requires that in order to truly understand psychosis we must begin by listening to those who know this from the inside out; the voices and narrative of those who have been condemned as "unanalysable" and mad. Far from being fantastical, the complex stories that are being articulated communicate painful truths and the myriad ways in which the human psyche survives overwhelming trauma. This book is the culmination of an integrated and creative alliance between those on the cutting edge, experientially, in research, diagnosis, and treatment; this multidisciplinary dialogue proposes a new relational and attachment orientated paradigm for the 21st century. In contrast to the containment model that is currently favoured, this advocates listening and talking therapies, and the healing power of a loving relationship, offering those with psychosis the possibility of more nourishing engagement with the world.

Author : Xavier F. Amador
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198525680
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Insight and Psychosis written by Xavier F. Amador and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-07-22 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The insight a patient shares into their own psychosis is fundamental to their condition - it goes to the heart of what we understand 'madness' to be. Can a person be expected to accept treatment for a condition that they deny they have? Can a person be held responsible for their actions if those actions are inspired by their own unique perceptions and beliefs - beliefs that no-one else shares? The topic of insight in schizophrenia and related disorders has become a major focus of research in psychiatry and psychology. It has important clinical implications in terms of outcome, treatment adherence, competence, and forensic issues. In order to study 'insight' a broad perspective is required. This involves applying knowledge from the cognitive and brain sciences, as well as from philosophy and the social sciences. Insight and Psychosis comprises a series of in-depth, well-referenced, scholarly overviews from each of these perspectives with a strong empirical foundation - including in some cases the presentation of new data and meta-analysis of the published literature. These are integrated and synthesised by the editors, both acknowledged experts in the field. The scope is truly international and spans theoretical perspectives, clinical practice, and consumer views. The book will act as a source for students and researchers interested in pursuing any number of questions and controversies around lack of insight and awareness, and will guide clinical psychologists and psychiatrists who seek a broader view of the many facets of insight that might arise during their day-to-day work.

Author : Jon G. Allen
Publisher : Jason Aronson
ISBN 13 : 9781568218731
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Treatment of Psychosis written by Jon G. Allen and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1996 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The introduction of antipsychotic medication in the 1950s produced a revolution in the treatment of the severely mentally ill. Unfortunately, despite early optimism, these drugs did not cure schizophrenia. Treatment of psychotic illness on the biological level is never sufficient. Based on the treatment approach of the famous Menninger clinic, this book affirms the central role of nurturing a therapeutic relationship with psychotic patients and their families through a clear and unequivocal psychological understanding and acceptance. This approach does not settle for compliance with the treatment programme, but fosters the active participation of the patient and family in the design of the treatment plan to promote growth toward awareness and autonomy.