by
Washington, Harriet A.
Date
2015
292 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Language
English
Format:
Book
Abstract
"Is it possible to catch autism or OCD the same way we catch the flu? Can a child's contact with cat litter lead to schizophrenia? In her eye-opening new book, National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author Harriet Washington reveals that we can in fact "catch" mental illness. In Infectious Madness, Washington presents the new germ theory, which posits not only that many instances of Alzheimer's, OCD, and schizophrenia are caused by viruses, prions, and bacteria, but also that with antibiotics, vaccinations, and other strategies, these cases can be easily prevented or treated. Packed with cutting-edge research and tantalizing mysteries, Infectious Madness is rich in science, characters, and practical advice on how to protect yourself and your children from exposure to infectious threats that could sabotage your mental and physical health"-- provided by publisher.
Call Number
616.89071 WAS
by
Kessler, David A.,
Date
2016
ix, 406 pages.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Call Number
616.89 KES
by
Mooney, Carla,
Date
2012
Series
Inside science
96 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Call Number
YA 362.19689 MOO
by
Scull, Andrew T.
Date
2015
448 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Format:
Book
Abstract
"The loss of reason, a sense of alienation from the commonsense world we all like to imagine we inhabit, the shattering emotional turmoil that seizes hold and won't let go--these are some of the traits we associate with madness. Today, mental disturbance is most commonly viewed through a medical lens, but societies have also sought to make sense of it through religion or the supernatural, or by constructing psychological or social explanations in an effort to tame the demons of unreason. Madness in Civilization traces the long and complex history of this affliction and our attempts to treat it. Beautifully illustrated throughout, Madness in Civilization takes readers from antiquity to today, painting a vivid and often harrowing portrait of the different ways that cultures around the world have interpreted and responded to the seemingly irrational, psychotic, and insane. From the Bible to Sigmund Freud, from exorcism to mesmerism, from Bedlam to Victorian asylums, from the theory of humors to modern pharmacology, the book explores the manifestations and meanings of madness, its challenges and consequences, and our varied responses to it. It also looks at how insanity has haunted the imaginations of artists and writers and describes the profound influence it has had on the arts, from drama, opera, and the novel to drawing, painting, and sculpture." -- Publisher's description.
Call Number
616.89009 SCU
by
Kaplan, Bonnie J.
Date
2021
xiii, 352 pages : illustrations.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Call Number
616.852706 KAP
by
Kaplan, Bonnie J.
Date
2021
1 audio media player (12 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Language
English
Format:
Sound recording (Non-musical)
Abstract
"We are in the midst of a mental health crisis. An estimated one in five American adults suffer from some form of mental illness. Despite the billions of dollars spent in pharmaceutical research and the rising popularity of antidepressant drugs, we are more depressed and anxious than ever before. What if we're looking for solutions in the wrong places? What if instead of treating mental illness with prescriptions and medication, we changed what we eat and how we feed our brains? Leading scientists Bonnie Kaplan, PhD and Julia Rucklidge, PhD have dedicated their lives to studying the role of nutrition in mental health. Together, they have published over 300 peer-reviewed scientific papers, many of which reveal the healing power of nutrients in the form of vitamins and minerals, and the surprising role they play in brain health. In this ... book, Kaplan and Rucklidge share their groundbreaking research, explaining how to feed your brain to stabilize your mood, stave off depression, and make yourself more resilient to daily stress. The Better Brain uncovers the hidden causes of the rising rates of depression and anxiety, from the decrease of nutrients in our soil to our over-reliance on processed food, and provides a comprehensive program for better brain health, featuring: the ideal diet for your brain: rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds; more than 30 delicious, mood-boosting recipes; crucial advice on when to supplement and how."-- Provided by publisher.
Call Number
AB 616.852706 KAP
by
Amen, Daniel G.
Date
2015
1 e-book (56378 KB) : digital
Language
English
Format:
Electronic Resource
Call Number
E-BOOK
by
Amen, Daniel G.
Date
2008
11 compact discs (13 hrs.)
Language
English
Format:
Sound recording (Non-musical)
Call Number
CD 616.89 AME (11)
by
Amen, Daniel G.
Date
2008
1 e-book (online) : digital.
Language
English
Format:
Electronic Resource
Call Number
ELECTRONIC BOOK
by
Amen, Daniel G.
Date
2006
Series
Amen audio lecture series
6 compact discs (5 hrs.)
Language
English
Format:
Sound recording (Non-musical)
Call Number
AB 616.89 AME (6)
by
Frances, Allen,
Date
2013
xx, 314 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Abstract
Frances argues that the new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders threatens to destroy what is considered normal and that grief, sorrow, stress, disappointment, and other feelings are part of life, not a psychiatric disease.
Call Number
616.89075 FRA
Date
2013
Edition
5th ed.
xliv, 947 p. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Call Number
R 616.89075 DIA
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