When Psychological Problems Mask Medical Disorders, First Edition: A Guide for Psychotherapists

by James R. Morrison

From decreased alertness and apathy to agitation, suspicion, and hallucinations, a wide range of psychological symptoms may sometimes point toward serious medical disorders. Helping clinicians "think outside the mental health box," James Morrison provides a clear and systematic guide to the effects upon mental status of 60 health conditions, including heart disease, cancer, and stroke. This practical book will help readers hone their diagnostic skills and recognize when a physician's evaluation may be urgently needed.

Genres: Psychology

221 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Dovilė Stonė · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tai aišku, kad "persirgau" visomis ligomis, apie kurias rašo autorius. :))

Knygos misija - labai gera. Autorius bando apšviesti psichologus, į ką dar reikėtų atkreipti dėmesį klausantis kliento pasakojimo - kad žinotume, kur jį nukreipti išgirdus ar pamačius tam tikrus ženklus. Jis vaizdingai ir paprastai pasakoja apie įvairias somatines ligas, glaustai pristato jų priežastis, eigą ir psichologinius simptomus.

Buvo labai įdomu, bet praktinė bėda ta, kad ligos varijuoja nuo labai dažnų iki pačių rečiausių. Kai kurios kondicijos išvis vargu, ar pasireikštų psichologo kabinete - pvz., pooperacinis delyras. Knyga kaip ir praplečia akiratį, bet ir subalamutina, nes tenka rankiotis, kuri liga tikėtina, o kuri - nelabai, kuris psichologinis simptomas yra tiesiogiai sukeltas ligos, o kuris kyla kaip reakcija į ligą.

[Aimee J Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for anyone going into the human services field.. especially psychology, pharmopsychology, pharmacology, social work, psychiatry, etc..

This books main focus is on psychobiological interactions. This is a no non-sense, non-jargon filled book that relates to the reader with a wry sense of humor. Irony? Humor in a medical disorder book... we can't all go through life so seriously or it will end up taking us over too.

Very well written, James Morrison is a very gifted writer. Def. add this one to your shelf if you are in or going into the human services profession.