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DSM-V broke new ground in May of 2013, designating a new disorder called "behavioral addiction." Clinicians immediately wanted to know: how is a behavioral addiction different from an impulse control disorder? What are the criteria for determining that some behaviors are addictions rather than impulses? What, if anything, does this mean in terms of effective treatment?Behavioral Addictions is the first and most authoritative text ever written on the subject of behavioral addictions. This comprehensive work explains the criteria used to determine addiction, the evidence for identifying assorted behaviors as addictions, and the evidence-based treatment for each.With contributions from preemine...
"The Double Sides of Technology" dives into the labyrinth of our growing dependence on the Internet, exploring how this ubiquitous tool has shaped today's society. Since its invention, the Internet promised a world of infinite possibilities, a space where knowledge and communication know no boundaries. However, as our daily lives become increasingly intertwined with the digital world, troubling questions emerge about its impact on our mental health, social relationships and productivity. This book unravels the phenomenon of Internet addiction, presenting comprehensive research on how constant connectivity is reshaping our lives in ways we are only beginning to understand. Through a detailed analysis of the underlying psychological and social dynamics, "The Double Sides of Technology" illuminates the challenges and opportunities that the digital age presents, offering a critical look at what it means to live in a hyper-connected world.
“La Doble Cara de la Tecnología” se sumerge en el laberinto de nuestra creciente dependencia de Internet, explorando cómo esta herramienta omnipresente ha moldeado la sociedad actual. Desde su invención, Internet prometía un mundo de infinitas posibilidades, un espacio donde el conocimiento y la comunicación no conocen fronteras. Sin embargo, a medida que nuestra vida cotidiana se entrelaza cada vez más con el mundo digital, emergen preguntas inquietantes sobre su impacto en nuestra salud mental, relaciones sociales y productividad. Este libro desentraña el fenómeno de la adicción a Internet, presentando una investigación exhaustiva sobre cómo la conectividad constante está remodelando nuestras vidas de maneras que apenas comenzamos a entender. A través de un análisis detallado de las dinámicas psicológicas y sociales subyacentes, “La Doble Cara de la Tecnología” ilumina los desafíos y oportunidades que la era digital presenta, ofreciendo una mirada crítica a lo que significa vivir en un mundo hiperconectado.
Los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria engloban un conjunto de enfermedades mentales de origen multifactorial que comparten entre sí la presencia de una alteración del comportamiento alimentario que afecta al estado nutricional de la salud y al funcionamiento psicosocial de las personas que lo padecen. La variabilidad en cuanto a la forma de presentación, afectación orgánica, alteración nutricional y su potencial gravedad, hace necesario un tratamiento individualizado por parte de un equipo multidisciplinar. El presente libro aborda el manejo nutricional de los principales trastornos de la conducta alimentaria en función de la gravedad de la situación clínica y el ámbito asistencial en el que se encuentre el paciente. Incluye la educación nutricional como pilar del manejo de esta enfermedad. Se analizan los aspectos médicos relacionados con las complicaciones derivadas de la malnutrición (por exceso o por defecto) y las conductas compensatorias.
The Behavioral Addictions provides a pragmatic and engaging guide to help clinicians understand and contextualize conditions that may not be clearly delineated in the DSM-5 diagnostic system. Although not accorded a specific classification, the behaviors addressed in this book share the accepted hallmarks of addiction—continued engagement in an action despite negative consequences and loss of control over one’s own life. The editors begin with an overview of the behavioral addictions from neurobiological, theoretical, clinical, and forensic perspectives and then present 12 case studies focused on a variety of behaviors, from exercising to Internet gaming and from kleptomania to tanning. ...
A psychiatrist and award-winning documentarian sheds light on the mental-health-care crisis in the United States. When Dr. Kenneth Rosenberg trained as a psychiatrist in the late 1980s, the state mental hospitals, which had reached peak occupancy in the 1950s, were being closed at an alarming rate, with many patients having nowhere to go. There has never been a more important time for this conversation, as one in five adults--40 million Americans--experiences mental illness each year. Today, the largest mental institution in the United States is the Los Angeles County Jail, and the last refuge for many of the 20,000 mentally ill people living on the streets of Los Angeles is L.A. County Hosp...
Through close readings of a diverse selection of films and novels from the former GDR, Urang offers an eye-opening account of the ideological stakes of love stories in East German culture.
What the latest science tells us about the brain's reward systems, love, and sex -- and how to prevent an affair from destroying your life How can I prevent an affair from destroying my life? Whether I am the cheater or the betrayed partner, how can I survive, even thrive, in the wake of an affair? Infidelity provides key insights to find your true sexual and romantic potential and advocates honesty, trust, and integrity--the fundamentals of love. People often cheat in a haze of delusion, believing that it will bring them real love, help them have better sex, lift their spirits, and boost their sagging self-esteem; however, very often, cheating wrecks relationships and erodes self-esteem. In...
Deconstruction: Theory and Practice has been acclaimed as by far the most readable, concise and authoritative guide to this topic. Without oversimplifying or glossing over the challenges, Norris makes deconstruction more accessible to the reader. The volume focuses on the works of Jacques Derrida which caused this seismic shift in critical thought, as well as the work of North American critics Paul de Man, Geoffrey Hartman, J. Hillis Miller and Harold Bloom. In this third, revised edition, Norris builds on his 1991 Afterword with an entirely new Postscript, reflecting upon recent critical debate. The Postscript includes an extensive list of recommended reading, complementing what was already one of the most useful bibliographies available.
The effective treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN) remains a significant challenge. This has prompted new research into ways of engaging and keeping patients in treatment and ultimately achieving better outcomes, not only on a symptomatic level but also in broader aspects of life. In this book Kate Tchanturia brings together international experts from the field of eating disorders to discuss the effectiveness of cognitive remediation therapy for treating anorexia nervosa, and keeping patients in therapy. Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) is a type of therapy that concentrates on improving neurocognitive abilities such as attention, working memory, cognitive flexibility and planning, and exec...