Neuroscience for the mental health clinician / Steven R. Pliszka.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pliszka, Steven R., author.

Contributor:

EBSCOhost.

Gail and Warren Lieberfarb Mental Health and Neuroscience Library Resources Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Neurosciences.

Medical Subjects:

Neurosciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : The Guilford Press, [2016]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Accessible and Succinct, This Book Has Given Thousands Of Clinicians and Students the basic understanding of neuroscience that is essential in contemporary mental health practice. Steven R. Pliszka synthesizes current knowledge on the neurobiological bases of major psychiatric disorders. He explores the brain systems that underlie cognition, emotions, and behavior; how disturbances in these systems can lead to psychopathology; and the impact of genetic and environmental risk factors across development. The book also addresses the ways that both pharmacological and psychosocial treatments act on the brain as they bring about a reduction in symptoms. Illustrations include 93 black-and-white figures and 14 color plates. New to This Edition, Incorporates over a decade of important advances in brain science. Heightened focus on brain networks replaces a deficit-based understanding of disorders. Cutting-edge discussions of genetics and epigenetics, the biological impact of stress, neurotransmitters, novel depression treatments, and other timely topics. Detailed chapters on autism spectrum disorder and dementia. Numerous new and revised figures. Book jacket.

Contents:

I. Basic: Introduction

Draw the brain: introduction to clinical neuroanatomy

Neuronal communication

Neurotransmitters

Genetics and epigenetics

Fear, reward, and action

Attention and memory

Higher cognitive functioning

II. Mental disorders: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Aggression, antisocial behavior, and substance abuse

Mood and anxiety disorders

Schizophrenia

Autism spectrum disorders

Dementia.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Gail and Warren Lieberfarb Mental Health and Neuroscience Library Resources Fund.

ISBN:

9781462527168

1462527167

Publisher Number:

99968675769

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.