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Resources for Antoinette Wilson's General Psychology class, Spring 2020
Resources for Research on Psychiatric Disorders
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 by
This new edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5®), used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders, is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health. Their dedication and hard work have yielded an authoritative volume that defines and classifies mental disorders in order to improve diagnoses, treatment, and research. The criteria are concise and explicit, intended to facilitate an objective assessment of symptom presentations in a variety of clinical settings -- inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital, consultation-liaison, clinical, private practice, and primary care. New features and enhancements make DSM-5® easier to use across all settings: * The chapter organization reflects a lifespan approach, with disorders typically diagnosed in childhood (such as neurodevelopmental disorders) at the beginning of the manual, and those more typical of older adults (such as neurocognitive disorders) placed at the end. Also included are age-related factors specific to diagnosis. * The latest findings in neuroimaging and genetics have been integrated into each disorder along with gender and cultural considerations.* The revised organizational structure recognizes symptoms that span multiple diagnostic categories, providing new clinical insight in diagnosis. * Specific criteria have been streamlined, consolidated, or clarified to be consistent with clinical practice (including the consolidation of autism disorder, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder into autism spectrum disorder; the streamlined classification of bipolar and depressive disorders; the restructuring of substance use disorders for consistency and clarity; and the enhanced specificity for major and mild neurocognitive disorders).* Dimensional assessments for research and validation of clinical results have been provided.* Both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes are included for each disorder, and the organizational structure is consistent with the new ICD-11 in development. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is the most comprehensive, current, and critical resource for clinical practice available to today's mental health clinicians and researchers of all orientations. The information contained in the manual is also valuable to other physicians and health professionals, including psychologists, counselors, nurses, and occupational and rehabilitation therapists, as well as social workers and forensic and legal specialists.
Call Number: AC, CM, ML REF RC455.2.C4 D54 2013 (also at Mays Landing Public Library)ISBN: 9780890425541Publication Date: 2013-05-22
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- Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders by This new comprehensive two-volume set provides understandable yet detailed information on mental disorders and conditions. Featuring an easy-to-use format and written in understandable language, the "Encyclopedia includes entries for all 150 disorders classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, text revision (DSM-IV-TR). It also features entries for prescription, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders.Call Number: Gale Virtual Reference LibraryISBN: 9780787657680Publication Date: 2002-12-01
The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health by "Presents authoritative, comprehensive information on more than 200 mental disorders as well as drugs, treatments and therapies, alternative treatments, diagnostic and evaluation procedures, and related biological concepts totaling 530 articles"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number: Gale Virtual Reference LibraryISBN: 9781410388179Publication Date: 2018-11-01Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders by "Provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia, and epilepsy, targeted to patients, their families and allied health students"--
Call Number: Gale Virtual Reference LibraryISBN: 9781410363084Publication Date: 2017-08-18
Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology, 3rd edition by Call Number: Gale Virtual Reference LibraryISBN: 1410317811Publication Date: 2016Brief introductory articles on key figures in the field of psychology.
The Psychology Book by Call Number: Credo ReferenceISBN: 9781465458568Publication Date: 2017-02-21More help understanding theories.
Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine by
Health psychology is a rapidly expanding discipline at the interface of psychology and clinical medicine. This new edition is fully reworked and revised, offering an entirely up-to-date, comprehensive, accessible, one-stop resource for clinical psychologists, mental health professionals and specialists in health-related matters. There are two new editors: Susan Ayers from the University of Sussex and Kenneth Wallston from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The prestigious editorial team and their international, interdisciplinary cast of authors have reconceptualised their much-acclaimed handbook. The book is now in two parts: part I covers psychological aspects of health and illness, assessments, interventions and healthcare practice. Part II covers medical matters listed in alphabetical order. Among the many new topics added are: diet and health, ethnicity and health, clinical inrterviewing, mood assessment, communicating risk, medical interviewing, diagnostic procedures, organ donation, IVF, MMR, HRT, sleep disorders, skin disorders, depression and anxiety disorders.
Call Number: Credo ReferenceISBN: 0521879973Publication Date: 2007-08-23
Comprehensive Handbook of Psychopathology by
The purpose of this handbook, originally published in 1984, was to provide a compreh- sive review of current clinical descriptions, research , and theories of psychopathology. Descriptive psychopathology is a ?eld that forms the foundation of clinical practice and research in clinical psychology, psychiatry, psychiatric social work, psychiatric nursing, and allied professions in mental health. Since the 1st edition, the editors have devised and updated a handbook to cover both general and speci?c topics in psychopathology that would be useful to researchers, practitioners, and graduate or other advanced students in the mental health and behavioral medicine professions. To implement this plan, we have very carefully chosen colleagues whom we respect for their expertise in particular ?elds. These authors include both clinicians and researchers who have outstanding national reputations, as well as more junior behavioral scientists and clinicians who, in our opinion, will achieve similar recognition in the future. The excellent chapters in this book lead us to believe that we have chosen wisely. We would like to express our appreciation to these authors for their outstanding contributions and cooperation.
Call Number: Credo ReferenceISBN: 030646490XPublication Date: 2001-06-30
Abnormal Psychology by
This book looks at how our understanding of the brain and mind has developed. It describes in detail the workings of the brain, and investigates how our perceptual systems and the brain work to interpret the sensations we experience. The concept of mind and consciousness, and the role that emotions play in both mental health and our everyday lives, are also discussed in detail. This book contains: Clear text, photographs, and diagrams that explain how the brain and mind work, from consciousness to neurotransmission Sidebars that explain the relevance of concepts to the American science curriculum Many glossary terms explained on the page Book jacket.
Call Number: Credo ReferenceISBN: 1936333201Publication Date: 2011-01-01
The Encyclopedia of Addictions and Addictive Behaviors by
Millions of Americans - from adolescents to senior citizens - are ruled by addictive behaviors that may destroy their lives as well as the lives of their families, friends, and even strangers. ""The Encyclopedia of Addictions and Addictive Behaviors"" is an A-to-Z reference to addictive behaviors, their signs, symptoms, and causes, as well as how to recognize and treat them. More than 300 entries provide a comprehensive overview of individual addictions as well as overlapping issues, such as emotional problems, family dysfunction, and difficulties with employment. This invaluable resource also provides theoretical and practical information on how people who are addicted to various substances or behaviors can, with hard work and assistance from others, often recover and go on to lead normal, productive lives.
Call Number: Credo ReferenceISBN: 0816057079Publication Date: 2005-10-01
The Encyclopedia of Depression by Call Number: Credo ReferenceISBN: 1438144822Publication Date: 2016-01-01
Encyclopedia of Feeding and Eating Disorders by
The field of feeding and eating disorders represents one of the most challenging areas in mental health, covering childhood, adolescent and adult manifestations of the disorders and requiring expertise in both the physical and psychological issues that can cause, maintain, and exacerbate these disorders. The scope of the book is an overview of all the feeding and eating disorders from "bench to bedside", incorporating recent changes introduced into the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). The aim is to present one of the first complete overviews of the newly defined area of feeding and eating disorders with respect to genetics, biology and neuroscience through to theory and its application in developing clinical approaches to the prevention and treatment of feeding and eating disorders.
Call Number: Credo ReferenceISBN: 9812871039Publication Date: 2017-06-15
Find Articles
You will need to look for articles about therapies used to treat the disorder in your case study. PsycInfo is the primary tool for finding articles on research in the field of psychology. Some aspects of psychology are well-covered in the ProQuest Science database. Academic Search Premier is a multidisciplinary tool that includes material on psychology.
Off Campus access username and password can be found in Blackboard on the
Institution Page section for Student Tools to Stay Connected at Atlantic Cape or you can Contact the library for username and password.
- PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
The PsycINFO database is the American Psychological Association’s (APA) renowned resource for abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations,. It is the largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed articles in behavioral science and mental health.
Included are citations and summaries dating as far back as the 1600s. Journal coverage dates from the 1800s to present and includes international material selected from around 2,400 periodicals in dozens of languages.
Selected linked full-text articles available. - ProQuest Science Database This link opens in a new windowThis STEM-focused database includes some core psychology journals.
- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new windowThis is a general, all-purpose database. Worth checking out.
Some Useful Web Sources
- Medline Plus: Mental Health and BehaviorMedline is a resource from the National Library of Medicine. Medline Plus provides patient- and consumer-oriented health information.
- Mayo Clinic: Diseases and ConditionsBrowse alphabetically or use a keyword search to find patient-education information about a disorder.
- WebMD: Mental HealthIf the disorder in which you are interested is not listed on this page, use the Health A-Z list (top left corner), or a keyword search.
WebMD is a free online magazine/reference tool for patient education. Content is developed by journalists with specialized health training, and reviewed by qualified health professionals. A moderately reliable source for health information. - Brain and Behavior Research Foundation: ResearchThis foundation awards grants for research in mental illness. The Research Section of their site provides information about recent research projects.
Credits
Created by Leslie Murtha for Atlantic Cape Community College.
Published April 2020.