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A Straight Talking Introduction To The Power Threat Meaning Framework: An Alternative To Psychiatric Diagnosis

Author: Editorial 23rd November 2020 0 Comments

This book has been written by Mary Boyle and Lucy Johnstone. The publishers say: “The current mainstream way of describing psychological and emotional distress assumes it is the result of medical illnesses that need diagnosing and treating. This book summarises a…
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books, diagnostic labelling, Lucy Johnstone, Mary Boyle, PCCS Books, Power Threat Meaning Framework, psychiatric diagnosis, psychiatry

Nature-Based Expressive Arts Therapy

Author: Editorial 20th November 2020 0 Comments

Co-written by Sally Atkins and Melanie Snyder, this book is subtitled “Integrating the Expressive Arts and Ecotherapy”. The publishers say: “Responding to the increased interest in the integration of expressive arts and ecotherapy, this book presents a nature based approach to…
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art therapy, books, ecotherapy, expressive arts therapy, Melanie Snyder, natural world, nature-based therapy, Sally Atkins

Pets and Mental Health

Author: Editorial 19th November 2020 0 Comments

This book , published in 1988, has been written by Odean Cusack. The publishers say: “This fascinating … book addresses … research and provocative findings on the use of pets in mental health therapy. The historical basis of using pets in…
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Animal assisted therapy, animal-assisted interventions, books, Odean Cusack, pets, wellbeing

A Manifesto for Mental Health: Why We Need a Revolution in Mental Health Care

Author: Editorial 18th November 2020 0 Comments

This book has been written by Prof. Peter Kinderman. The publishers say: “A Manifesto for Mental Health presents a radically new and distinctive outlook that critically examines the dominant ‘disease-model’ of mental health care. Incorporating the latest findings from both biological neuroscience…
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biomedical model, biopsychosocial model, books, manifesto, Peter Kinderman

Rethinking ADHD: From Brain to Culture

Author: Editorial 16th November 2020 0 Comments

This book has been edited by Dr. Sami Timimi (Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist) and Jonathan Leo (series editor). The publishers say that it contains: “A selection of international critiques on the role of ADHD in our society today, looking at how and…
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ADHD, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, books, Culture & Society, neuroscience

Explaining Humans

Author: Editorial 9th November 2020 0 Comments

“This vital memoir illuminates the power of being on the autism spectrum” The Times Winner of the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2020, this book – subtitled “What Science can teach us about Life, Love and Human Relationships” – has been…
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autism, autistic spectrum, books, Camilla Pang, neurodiversity, relationships

The Biophilia Effect: A Scientific and Spiritual Exploration of the Healing Bond Between Humans and Nature

Author: Editorial 6th November 2020 0 Comments

This book has been written by Clemens Arvay. The publishers say: “Did you know that spending time in a forest activates the vagus nerve, which is responsible for inducing calm and regeneration? Or that spending just one single day in a…
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biophilia, books, Clemens Arvay, natural world, nature, nature-based therapy, wellbeing

Mad in America: Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill

Author: Editorial 28th October 2020 0 Comments

“An updated edition of the classic history of schizophrenia in America, which gives voice to generations of patients who suffered through “cures” that only deepened their suffering and impaired their hope of recovery” This book has been written by award-winning journalist…
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books, history of psychiatry, psychiatry, psychosis, Robert Whitaker, schizophrenia

Marjorie Castillo reviews “Anxiety — The Inside Story”

Author: Editorial 19th October 2020 0 Comments

“He argues that psychiatry has no theory of mental disorders, and views psychological disorders as originating in biology. He explains that this ideological perspective is highly problematic because it ignores the source of mental distress, and instead pushes biologically-based treatments…
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anxiety, biological psychiatry, biomedical model, book reviews, books, Marjorie Castillo, Niall McLaren, psychiatry

Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body

Author: Editorial 16th October 2020 0 Comments

This book has been written by Jo Marchant. The publishers say: “Have you ever felt a surge of adrenaline after narrowly avoiding an accident? Salivated at the sight (or thought) of a sour lemon? Felt turned on just from hearing your…
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books, Jo Marchant, mind over body, mind-body connections, person-centered medicine

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