Psychiatry

Madness deranges, throws us off balance, and makes us lose our footing. Yet some writers claim that madness is an enlargement of normality. But h...

The aphorism that madness and creative genius are opposing sides of the same coin predates contemporary psychiatry and has existed since the time o...

A compelling look at involuntary psychiatric care and psychiatrys role in preventing violence.Battle lines have been drawn over involuntary treatme...

In comparison to the general population, people with schizophrenia and related disorders have poorer physical health and increased mortality. Whils...

A pocket sized, good value series of succinct, thought provoking introductions ideal for students in all mental health disciplines, psychiatric ser...

Many elderly patients suffer from psychiatric conditions that result from--or are made worse by--existing medical conditions. This new edition inte...

A world-renowned psychiatrist reveals the fascinating story of psychiatry's origins, demise and redemption. Psychiatry has come a long way since t...

A hands-on users guide that takes readers step-by-step on a 21-day journey to discover what it means to be truly present and aware in our daily liv...

A leading psychiatrist's professional and personal reflections on mental illness - beautifully written, informative and accessible.'This book has i...