Head Case

by Pamela Stephenson Con

Have you ever felt blue? Do you turn to food for comfort? Are you unable to sleep despite overwhelming exhaustion? You are not alone. 154 million people globally suffer depression, which is just the tip of the mental illness iceberg. The vast majority receive no treatment, due to an immense lack of specialists, resources and understanding. But this doesn't mean you have to suffer in silence. HEAD CASE gives you the clinical expertise, without the professional jargon. Dr Pamela Connolly offers simple self-assessment tools and down-to-earth information on a wide range of mental health problems. She explains everything that can go wrong with your mind, and sets out easy steps to start feeling better straight away. HEAD CASE is the most comprehensive book of its kind, covering everything from mood, personality and sleep disorders to anxiety, trauma and addiction. It addresses the effect of childhood experiences on later life, and how to deal with issues from the past. It is a helpful, practical and positive guide that will inspire readers to make manageable steps towards a more joyful life.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology, Self Help

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very helpful and interesting book. The book explains what is “mental health” and how we can help ourselves. It explains mental illness and conditions in detail, and there is advice on how we can help ourselves. I thought that was a great idea. It explained personality disorders in great detail, and also the various different types of therapy available. A great reference book.

[Menoedh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buku ringan untuk para awam psikologi. Bisa dipakai untuk belajar gangguan-gangguan yang ada di psikologi atau seperti tujuan bukunya, sebagai self-help dan untuk lebih mengerti kalau merasa ada orang terdekat yang memiliki masalah psikologis. Untuk self-help, si penulis memberikan saran-saran yang tepat sasaran dan bisa membantu meringankan bagi yang membutuhkan.

Bahasa yang digunakan sangat ringan tapi cukup menggambarkan sesuai dengan gejala-gejala yang ada di DSM.

Para profesional di bidang psikologi juga bisa terbantu kalau mau mencari "bahasa" yang ringan untuk menjelaskan gejala-gejala rumit psikologis yang dialami klien-nya.

[Jennifer · Rating 1 out of 5]

This may be a celebrity but qualified author and Stephen Fry may thinks it is great but my life is too short to spend any more time on an encyclopedia-like tome which uses terms like Mental Retardation inappropriately, talks about someone with autism as being 'in remission', diagnoses a symptomatic man as having Factitious Disorder and then wondering when he dies of cancer if he brought it on himself and a four year old who gets upset about her parents being out socialising most evenings whilst she is left with a babysitter is diagnosed with Separation Anxiety Disorder.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful. Loved the way each disorder was described and explained. Also gave you a look at what treatment to expect if suffering from the certain mental illnesses. Really enjoyed the read. Gained a lot of knowledge.

[Stephanie Frances · Rating 1 out of 5]

drivel

[Gina Freeman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Enjoyed this and 50p bargain at WHS - nice mix of theoretical and practical ideas - good for professionally and personally - recognised certain clients (and friends!)