The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women

The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women
Author :
Publisher : Beacon Press
Total Pages : 420
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0807029254
ISBN-13 : 9780807029251
Rating : 4/5 (251 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women by : Lauren Slater

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women written by Lauren Slater and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2003-08-15 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As women, we know how important it is to take charge of our health care-to be informed and proactive. But too often we forget that our mental wellness is an integral part of our overall health. The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women is the definitive resource for women looking for answers to their mental health questions, whether those questions concern a disorder like depression or adjusting to major life changes like motherhood or divorce. Drawing on the latest thinking in psychiatry and psychology, written for women of diverse backgrounds, The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women begins with Part One, the life cycle, helping women understand the major issues and biological changes associated with young adulthood, middle age, and old age. Specific entries address the psychological importance of women's sexuality, relationships, motherhood, childlessness, trauma, and illness and discuss how social contexts, such as poverty and racism, inevitably affect mental health. Part Two explores specific mental disorders, including those, like postpartum depression, related to times when women are particularly vulnerable to mental illness. Part Three takes a closer look at biological treatments-including the use of antidepressants, and various types of psychotherapy-from cognitive behavioral treatments to EMDR and beyond. The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women ends with a section on life enhancements-because the activities that help us live fuller, more vital lives are also essential to our mental health. The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women * Draws on the knowledge and practical experience of more than fifty psychologists and psychiatrists * Helps women think through the psychological challenges inherent in the life cycle, from young adulthood through old age * Focuses on key life issues, from sexuality and relationships to trauma and racism * Provides important information on mental disorders, their biological treatments, and psychotherapeutic interventions * Includes a comprehensive list of psychotropic medications, targeted reading suggestions, crucial online resources, and support groups The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women covers what every woman should know about: * Aging. What should I expect from menopause? What do I need to know about the benefits and risks of hormone therapy? * Pregnancy. How will becoming a mother change me? How do I overcome postpartum depression? * Childlessness. What if I don't want to be a mother? * Sexuality. Is a "female Viagra" the solution to women's sexual complaints? How does societal ambivalence about women's sexuality affect me? * Body Image and Eating Disorders. Are all eating disorders a reaction to societal pressures to be thin? * Polypharmacy. Why are some patients prescribed more than one type of psychotropic drug? Is this overmedicating? * Finding a Psychotherapist. How do I know if a therapist is right for me? And how do I know what type of therapy I need? * Anger. Why is it the most difficult emotion for many women to express? * EMDR. What exactly is EMDR? Is it a reputable therapy? * Depression and Anxiety. What do I need to know about psychopharmaceuticals? Does talk therapy help? * Complementary Treatments for Depression and Anxiety. Does St. John's Wort really work? What else might help?


The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women Related Books

The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women
Language: en
Pages: 420
Authors: Lauren Slater
Categories: Psychology
Type: BOOK - Published: 2003-08-15 - Publisher: Beacon Press

GET EBOOK

As women, we know how important it is to take charge of our health care-to be informed and proactive. But too often we forget that our mental wellness is an int
Clinical Manual of Women's Mental Health
Language: en
Pages: 228
Authors: Vivien K. Burt
Categories: Medical
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007-04-02 - Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub

GET EBOOK

This comprehensive update of the popular second edition of the authors' Concise Guide to Women's Mental Health provides the latest evidence-based medical and ps
A Nurse's Guide to Women's Mental Health
Language: en
Pages: 363
Authors: Michele R. Davidson, PhD, CNM, CFN, RN
Categories: Medical
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-05-22 - Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

GET EBOOK

Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title! 2012 Third Place AJN Book of the Year Award Winner in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing! "This is a great resource for any nurs
Women's Mental Health
Language: en
Pages: 660
Authors: Susan G. Kornstein
Categories: Psychology
Type: BOOK - Published: 2004-12-15 - Publisher: Guilford Press

GET EBOOK

This comprehensive reference and text synthesizes a vast body of clinically useful knowledge about women's mental health and health care. Coverage includes wome
Preventing Misdiagnosis of Women
Language: en
Pages: 190
Authors: Elizabeth A. Klonoff
Categories: Health & Fitness
Type: BOOK - Published: 1997 - Publisher: SAGE

GET EBOOK

Some clients don't respond to a therapist's chosen treatment for a specific mental disorder. Could there be a physical disorder that is causing psychiatric symp