Martha Sajatovic

Sana Loue

This encyclopedia adopts a biopsychosocial-historical approach to immigrant health, with a focus on immigrant populations in, and immigration to, magnet countries. Extensive references to worldwide trends and global issues are made throughout its entries.

Encyclopedia of Immigrant Health

Luis F. Ramirez

The 113 rating scales in this reference for clinicians and administrators are grouped by condition, such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and impulsivity/aggression; sections also cover scales for children and the elderly. The second edition adds scales that apply to children and adolescents, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, eating disorders, domains of interpersonal functioning, and self-rated scales. Along with an overview and a reproduction of each scale, entries list general applications, selected psychometric properties, references, copyright, who typically administers the test, time to complete, and a representative study that makes use of the scale. The authors are associated with Case Western Reserve University. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Rating Scales in Mental Health

Designated a Reference Reviews Top Ten Print Reference Source 2005 The Encyclopedia of Women's Health meets this challenge by bringing together an impressive array of experts on topics from reproductive issues to gastrointestinal illnesses. This skilfully edited volume, informed by current health issues and health-care realities, offers readers practical information, historical aspects, and future directions, all meticulously researched and conveniently presented. Key features include: -Accessible A-to-Z coverage, including AIDS, birth control, hormone replacement therapy, teen pregnancy, sexual harassment, violence, body image, access to health care and more. -Entries spanning the medical, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and legal arenas. -Medical topics explored from both conventional and complementary perspectives. -Cross-cultural data illustrate issues as they apply to minority women, rural women, the elderly, and other underserved populations. -Special chapters on disparities in women's health and health care. -Historical overview of women in health - as patients and as professionals. -Suggested readings and resource lists.

Encyclopedia of Women's Health

Siran M. Koroukian

Americans are living longer, and the elder population is growing larger. To meet the ongoing need for quality information on elder health, the Encyclopedia of Aging and Public Health combines multiple perspectives to offer readers a more accurate and complete picture of the aging process. The book takes a biopsychosocial approach to the complexities of its subject. In-depth introductory chapters include coverage on a historical and demographic overview of aging in America, a guide to biological changes accompanying aging, an analysis of the diversity of the U.S. elder population, legal issues commonly affecting older adults, and the ethics of using cognitively impaired elders in research. From there, over 425 entries cover the gamut of topics, trends, diseases, and phenomena: -Specific populations, including ethnic minorities, custodial grandparents, and centenarians -Core medical conditions associated with aging, from cardiac and pulmonary diseases to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s -Mental and emotional disorders -Drugs/vitamins/alternative medicine -Disorders of the eyes, feet, and skin -Insomnia and sleep disorders; malnutrition and eating disorders -Sexual and gender-related concerns -And a broad array of social and political issues, including access to care, abuse/neglect, veterans’ affairs, and assisted suicide Entries on not-quite-elders’ concerns (e.g., midlife crisis, menopause) are featured as well. And all chapters and entries include references and resource lists. The Encyclopedia has been developed for maximum utility to clinicians, social workers, researchers, and public health professionals working with older adults. Its multidisciplinary coverage and scope of topics make this volume an invaluable reference for academic and public libraries.

Encyclopedia of Aging and Public Health

Helen Lavretsky

Charles Reynolds, III

Late-life Mood Disorders provides a comprehensive review of the current research advances in neurobiology and psychosocial origins of geriatric mood disorders. The review of the latest developments and "gold standards" of care is provided by an international group of leading experts.

Late-Life Mood Disorders

Matthew A. Fuller

A full drug reference with mental health specific information, this text presents 1360 drug monographs and 33 herbal monographs, cross-referenced by page number from brand name to generic name. The effects on mental status and psychiatric treatment are also discussed.

Martha Sajatovic

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