Reviews (5)

Excellent Servicing
The book was delivered timely and in very good condition.Most Chapters had information highlights which was an advantage for me.

Abnormal Child Psycology? Blaa to it...
This book may contatin alot of useful information. I am a second year student in the Child And Youth Worker program, and it cost me about $140, for about $50 of use...alot of the information in this book was new to me, and I did learn alot, but having said that, the only reason I bought it was because it was mandatory.This book is the most boring piece of crap I have had to read thus far in my program. Facts left and right, but little connection in the actual paragraphs. All connections made are in blurbs about other people's storys. And even those a weak at best. I recomend NOT buying this book. Waste of money and time. If you in college and you need to buy it, show your prof. these two reviews, then refuse to buy it yourself :)

An excellent book, I use it for my classes
I use this text for my undergrad and grad classes. The information is complete and has great breadth. My undergraduates have found this to be a great resource for information on classes of disorders and on specific disorders.It is easy to read, without being simplistic.The pedagogical features (e.g., sidebars, pictures, etc.) are a matter for personal choice.I personally feel they are distracting, but my undergraduate students like them and say that they are helpful.
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Subjects:  1. Child psychiatry    2. Child psychopathology    3. Developmental - Child    4. Psychology    5. Psychology, Pathological    6. Psychopathology - General    7. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    8. Social Psychology    9. Abnormal psychology    10. Paediatric medicine    11. Psychiatry    12. Psychology & Psychiatry / Social Psychology   

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So much helpful informaion
The book presents comprehensive overview of this disorder.
Excellent overall broad reference and resource written from compassionate place
This is an excellent overall resource for BPD. It covers the history, causes and course of the disorder as well as the most common treatments both pharmacologically and therapeutically.
Excellent Guide to UnderstandingBDP
This book is thorough, comprehensive and very INSIGHTFUL in its description of Borderline Personality Disorder, and offers detailed lists of available treatments, medications and resources to help patients and their families deal with this desease. I know it because I suffer from BPD and Dr. Friedel describes me to a T... I am the anxious-fearful BPD sufferer with a dose of depression... I was pleasantly surprised to find a clinician who finally gets what I think and feel, something that is not very common.
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Subjects:  1. Borderline personality disorde    2. Borderline personality disorder    3. General    4. Healthy Living    5. Personality    6. Personality Disorders    7. Popular works    8. Psychology    9. Psychopathology - General   

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Good Review
The company I used managed to get the book sent to me in a reasonable amount of time. The book was in better condition than advertised, still shrink-wrapped with the CD in it (a highly useful CD at that). I was very pleased with the book overall and highly reccomend it to anyone studying in this field of psychology. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Depression    2. Mental Illness    3. Psychiatry    4. Psychology    5. Psychology, Pathological    6. Psychopathology - Schizophrenia    7. Abnormal psychology    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

Reviews (5)

Must Read
If you want concise and comprehensive information concerning PTSD this is a must read.It is well written, clear, and provides a great review of the current literaure regarding treatments for PTSD.Highly recommended.

A humane and rational book for clinicians
This is an excellent review of all the major modalities of treatment for PTSD, including some that have wide use with traditional or anecdotal support but little or no adequate scientific research, such as psychodynamic, hypnosis, and art therapies. New, relatively un-researched approaches such as EMDR are indeed included, as well as the 'gold standards' of CBT and medications.
A good introduction
As the field of psychological trauma treatment matures, this book fills a need to provide a broad overview of where it is. It might be argued that the editors' investment in one of the therapies discussed in the book (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) colors their presentation and leads to the neglect of other therapies, both established (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and promising (Cognitive Therapy), this is not a major flaw as the individual chapters are written by individuals with some knowledge of their subject areas. Nonetheless, given the ongoing research being conducted on treating PTSD, researchers should bear in mind that this book will likely need revisions within the next year or two to be truly accurate. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Clinical Psychology    2. Mood Disorders    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - General    5. Psychotherapy - General    6. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology   

Reviews (5)

Great tool to help us raise our children
The ADHD book of list is a great guide to discovering the facts about ADHD and what can be done to work with a child who has been diagnosed with it and help him or her to be successful in life. It is appropriate for parents, counselors, educators and an community member who comes in contact with children and adults with this disorder.

this book is HUGE!
I didn't expect this book to be so huge...in size and also in the amount of info.i just received this book today and have skimmed over most of the info in it. i have already found several pages that i will photocopy and give to my child's teacher. the way that the information is presented is easy to follow, easy to locate, and easy to understand. well worth the money and time spent reading it from cover to cover.

Recommended by Psychologist
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Subjects:  1. Attention-deficit-disordered c    2. Attention-deficit-disordered children    3. Cognition Disorders    4. Education    5. Education Of Exceptional Children    6. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    7. Handbooks, manuals, etc    8. Hyperactive children    9. Parenting - Hyperactivity    10. Psychopathology - General    11. Special Education - General    12. Special Education - Socially Handicapped    13. United States    14. Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies    15. Education / Special Education / General    16. Teaching of children with emotional & behavioural difficulties   

Editorial Review

"A bright red scream" is how one of the subjects Marilee Strong interviews in this chilling yet compassionate study of self-mutilation describes the sensation of intentionally inflicting pain upon oneself. It is a compulsion that, while shocking and bewildering to most people, affects 2 million or more Americans and countless others around the globe--one of whom, the late Princess Diana, also suffered from the eating disorders that characterize between 35 to 80 percent of all cutters. Rejecting the classic psychiatric wisdom that views self-mutilation as a species of suicidal behavior, Strong links the phenomenon instead to the will to live--often in the face of such overwhelming childhood abuse that the resulting dissociative behaviors are something akin to posttraumatic stress disorder. Strong touches on other issues as well: Why are most cutters women? And is the current fascination with tattooing and piercing, from its most extreme forms in the "alternative" culture to its growing mainstream acceptance, a sublimation of the cutters' instinct? Through interviews with more than 50 self-injurers, Strong tells the moving story not only of their rage and self-punishment, but also of the courageous journey towards reintegration. (The book also contains an introduction by psychiatrist Armando R. Favazza, author of Read more

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Boring...
I've been cutting myself since I was 14, now I'm 24. I'm currently writing my own book about self-injury and personally I felt this book was boring. I pushed myself to continue to read it and by the end of the book it ended up being just another book on my shelf.
Powerful and informative read
this book was recommended to me by a patient who struggled with self-injurious behavior. i thank him to this day and have recommended the book to numerous patients and parents of adolescents who self-mutilate. this book is a graphic and eye-opening depiction of the epidemic that self-mutilation has become. notions of self-injury as strictly "attention seeking" are outdated, and this book explores the origins of self-mutilation, its reinforcing value for the injurer, and ways in which sufferers have conquered this seemingly compulsive behavior. it's also a great resource for friends and family members of those who self-injure, as it sheds some light on the inner workings of these individuals and can, thereby, create increased understanding and empathy for the psychological and emotional struggles that underlie self-mutilation. though self-mutilation can be seen as a very primitive behavior, it's expression can be very complicated and not easily understood by those who have never felt such intense emotionality. this is a highly recommended read. as others have noted, however, this book is not for the faint of heart. i also appreciated conterio and lader's book entitled *bodily harm: the breakthrough healing program for self-injurers.*

Comprehensive and intriguing, this is a book for self-injurers and those who care about them
Strong's book is a comprehensive look at self-mutilation, providing dozens of personal profiles interspersed with medical history, mass psychological studies, expert opinions, and treatment philosophies and experiences.Strong herself is a journalist, but she's gained the respect and cooperation of self-mutilation psychiatrist and expert Amrando Favazzo, who wrote the introduction to the book.As the reviews reveal, many cutters have identified with this book, found solace in the fact they are not alone, and been able to seek help after reading the book.This book is not just for self-injurers and their loved ones, however, it is a well-done work of non-fiction appropriate for anyone who wants to learn more about medical conditions and treatments.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Mental Illness    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - General    5. Self-mutilation    6. Abnormal psychology    7. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / Emotions    9. The self, ego, identity, personality   

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Dissapointed for what I thought I was getting
When I first looked at this book at the bookstore I thought, Great,,my son has ADHD and was looking for a change in his diet to help.However the book just barely skims any one topic with a paragraph or two if you're lucky on anyone subject and has no depth to it at all.If you're just looking for the tip of the iceburg this is it.There is nothing more than an overview to any subject when it comes to amounts, dosages for supplements or nutrients and the amount needed.About half way through I quit reading it since it was of no help other than a broad spectrum overview.The Myth of Learning Disabilities..etc..by Robin Pauc I think, was much better at first glance and actually had dosages for supplements to know where to start and why this or that would help brain function etc.Hope this helps.

Good resource
**** I went through this book marking sections to go back over and re-read. Much of the book is geared toward explaining what A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. is, the symptoms, and possible contributing factors. I could not help but wonder WHY? Anyone looking up information on A.D.D. and/or A.D.H.D. already knows what it is. Chances are they have talked, in depth, to their doctor(s) already. Good resource
(...)I went through this book marking sections to go back over and re-read. Much of the book is geared toward explaining what A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. is, the symptoms, and possible contributing factors. I could not help but wonder WHY? Anyone looking up information on A.D.D. and/or A.D.H.D. already knows what it is. Chances are they have talked, in depth, to their doctor(s) already. Read more

Subjects:  1. Attention deficit-hyperactivit    2. Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder    3. Consumer Health    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Diet therapy    6. Diets - Special Conditions    7. Health - Nutrition    8. Learning Disabilities    9. Psychology    10. Psychopathology - General    11. Self-Help   

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Gold Standard
I used this book in grad school--it is the gold standard in MMPI coverage, clinical uses, etc.

Excellent resource for MMPI-2'ers.
I have used this text for my graduate class I teach on the MMPI-2.It isan excellent text. Very comprehensive.My graduate students found it veryhelpful in learning to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of theMMPI-2.Awareness of any tests strengths/limitations is crucial to theappropriate use of all psychological tests.Learning to appropriatelyutilize this test as part of a psychological screening or battery iscritical for the training of all clinical psychologists.Graham does anexcellent job of presenting the information in a readable andunderstandable format.

An updated edition to a classic guide and text to the MMPI
This is a superbly useful, updated version of his prior work on MMPI-2 interpretation.As always, Dr. Graham hits the bullseye for clinical usefulness and readability.His interpretive strategy is thorough andpragmatic.While others base their interpretative statements on clinicallore and antedotes, Dr. Graham backs up his interpretations with research. This text is a "must-have" for anyone who administers theMMPI-2--students and clinicians alike. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Assessment, Testing & Measurement    2. Business & Economics    3. Business Law    4. Business/Economics    5. Mental Health    6. Minnesota Multiphasic Personal    7. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory    8. Personality    9. Personality Assessment And Testing    10. Psychology    11. Psychopathology - General    12. Psychological testing & measurement    13. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology    14. Psychology | Clinical    15. The self, ego, identity, personality   

Subjects:  1. Developmental - General    2. Mental Illness    3. Psychology    4. Psychology, Pathological    5. Psychopathology - General    6. Abnormal psychology    7. Clinical psychology    8. Psychiatry    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

Subjects:  1. Mental illness    2. Psychology    3. Psychology, Pathological    4. Psychopathology - General    5. Psychopathology - Schizophrenia    6. Suicide    7. Abnormal psychology    8. Psychiatry    9. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

Subjects:  1. Case Studies    2. Mental Health    3. Mental Illness    4. Psychiatry    5. Psychology    6. Psychology, Pathological    7. Psychopathology - General    8. Reference    9. Abnormal psychology    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology   

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Scholarly yet informative and engaging.
On the back of this text it states "1,000,000 can't be wrong!" And after using this text for the past month I can see why, among the myriad of Abnormal Psych. texts available, this one is considered heads above all the others. Read more

Subjects:  1. Mental Health    2. Pathological Psychology    3. Psychiatry - General    4. Psychology    5. Psychology, Pathological    6. Psychopathology - General    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / Pathological Psychology   

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OK.It's here.
It looks like it's here, so go ahead and buy it.

I want to buy it!
I want to buy the Greenfield's Neuropathology. Please let me know when it is avairable. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Diseases    2. Medical    3. Medical / Nursing    4. Nervous system    5. Neurology (General)    6. Neurology - General    7. Neuroscience    8. Pathological Psychology    9. Pathology    10. Psychopathology - General    11. Medical / Neuroscience    12. Medicine | Pathology    13. Neurology & clinical neurophysiology   

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Very Well Done
As any undergraduate student probably knows, most college courses require a textbook; many of which are so painfully long and monotonous that it's really hard to stay focused on the material being read.'Abnormal Psychology,' on the other hand, was a pleasure to read.Halgin and Whitbourne have presented this subject in a style that's informative, yet clear and concise, and above all...interesting.Included are case studies that accompany each chapter, providing helpful examples of the psychological disorders being addressed (e.g., personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, etc.), along with video clips in the cd-rom.In addition, the writing style itself makes for a smooth read.This book is definitely recommended for understanding abnormal psychology (and if you're a student I'd suggest the workbook too). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Depression    2. Psychology    3. Psychopathology - General    4. Psychopathology - Schizophrenia    5. Abnormal psychology    6. Psychiatry    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology   

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Brilliant and Helpful
The book was very readable for patients and equally helpful to family members. I found this book to be an excellent resource book for patients and families who want to have a consultation on their bipolar condition. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Manic-depressive illness    2. Mental Health    3. Mood Disorders    4. Popular works    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - General    7. Psychopathology - Manic Depressive Illness    8. Self-Help    9. Treatment    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

Reviews (12)

Disappointing
As someone suffering from social anxiety disorder, this book was extremely disappointing.It focuses almost entirely on what causes anxiety and the "suggestions" are not helpful at all.I felt as though all this book did was explain to me what it felt like to have this phobia. If you are looking to research the disorder, it would be a great book. If you are looking for help in battling social anxiety this book will be of no use to you, as I am guessing you already know what it feels like.

Extremely Helpful
If you want to start dealing with your social anxiety, this is a great book to begin with.It teaches the reader excellent techniques to managing anxiety, and even after two years of therapy, I found the relaxtion excrises extremely helpful.Reading this book also gives the shy, lonely person who may have social anxiety a sense of belonging.Reading this book made me realize that I am not the only one with S.A.D. and it really has helped me tremoundlsy.This book is great for starting out with dealing with social anxiety and I would definatly recommend it.

Disappointed
This is the first and only book I've bought concerning social phobia. Perhaps because I had already researched this subject on the web, a lot of the suggestions in this book were common sense and obvious. Too much was devoted to explication (e.g., what causes anxiety, nature vs. nature, what are SSRIs, etc.) vs. providing actual suggestions which I thought was a waste.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Mental Disorders    3. Neuropsychology    4. Phobias    5. Psychology    6. Psychopathology - General    7. Self-Help    8. Self-help techniques    9. Social Psychology    10. Social phobia   

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First class resource on the little understood world of PD.
Theodore Milon's work on personality disorder's is a tour de force of the little understood world of "personality disorders in modern life."
An absolutely wonderful book on personality.
As an "advanced layman" interested in personality, I can fully endorse all that has been said by others about this book.It's not often that you find a book intended as a textbook that's....hard to put down, but this book certainly qualifies.
Terrific Personality Textbook
For those looking for the perfect Masters level textbook on Personality this is the one.Throughout the entire book, the author frames the discussion from the various therapeutic perspective: cognitive, biologic, psychodynamic, interpersonal, and evolutionary-neurodevelopmental.They cover functional and structural domains and contrast each personality type with related personality structures.They also break each personality disorder and trait into variations.Their incorporation of personality trait with disorder would allow instructors of personality to incorporate the various testing within the personality disorder framework.The book is very weak on therapy strategies and techniques for each disorder, but that is not why one would want the book.A terrific textbook on personality disorder. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Personality    2. Personality Disorders    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - General    5. Psychology & Psychiatry / Pathological Psychology   

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Great Reference book for suffers and those who loves him/her
This is NOT a self-help Book. If you want a Self-Help Book, do your research and buy one. This book is a REFERENCE book about anxiety disorder. and is a GOOD ONE~!

If you have anxiety...
If you have anxiety, 360 pages of info is overwhelming. Usually anxiety is not that complicated. Start with something simple that gets right to the point of reducing your anxiety (I did the program at selftherapy.org and loved it). Then if you want to become an expert, read a book like this.. highly informational, but not all that practical.

Disorganized
Abolsutely one of the worst self-help books I have read. There isn't any structure, and it's not simplistic. The advice given is helpful but the authors then reverse the whole deal. Its like one chapter says this will be helpful, and then another chapter says it wont. It just goes all over the place and you cant really follow what the authors are trying to get at.
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Subjects:  1. Anxiety    2. Fear    3. General    4. Mood Disorders    5. Psychology    6. Psychoneuroses    7. Psychopathology - General    8. Stress (Psychology)    9. Stress management    10. Coping with illness    11. Coping with stress    12. Self-Help / Stress Management   

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Fast and in excellent condition
The text was sent quickly to me and it was in excellent condition, as the seller reported.

state-of-the-art
Dr. Barkley's book (and the recently-published "Defiant Teens") is the current state-of-the-art treatment for oppositional-defiant children.I have used Dr. Barkley's methods with many families strugglingto cope positively with an OD child.Our community frequently requestsparenting workshops, and I always find myself turning to Barkley's works asa way to focus my presentations.There are many books for clinicians onthis subject.For a research-based, instantly useable, positively-focusedreference, buy this one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Behavior disorders in children    2. Behavior therapy for children    3. Child rearing    4. Clinical Child Psychology    5. Developmental - Child    6. Parent and child    7. Parenting    8. Psychology    9. Psychopathology - General    10. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    11. Reference    12. Educational psychology    13. Paediatric medicine    14. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology    15. Teaching of children with emotional & behavioural difficulties   

Subjects:  1. Interpersonal Relations    2. Psychology    3. Psychopathology - General    4. Psychotherapy - Group    5. Rehabilitation    6. Schizophrenics    7. Social skills    8. Study and teaching    9. Coping with illness    10. Mental health services    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology