The Women's Concise Guide to Emotional Well-Being / Karen J. Carlson, Stephanie A. Eisenstat, and Terra Ziporyn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carlson, Karen J., author.

Eisenstat, Stephanie A., author.

Ziporyn, Terra Diane, 1958- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women--Mental health.

Women.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, [1997]

Summary:

Here, in one volume, is what experts know about preventing, recognizing, and treating psychological disturbances and disorders experienced by women uniquely. From the complexities of schizophrenia and OCD to the practicalities of sexual response, this guide offers all a woman might want to know about protecting her psychological health.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

Depression

Depression in Women

Antidepressants

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Manic-Depressive Disorder

Anxiety

Anxiety in Women

Panic Disorder

Phobias

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Antianxiety Drugs

Other Conditions

Anorexia and Bulimia

Personality Disorders

Psychosomatic Disorders

Multiple Personality Disorder

Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders

Schizophrenia

Alzheimer's Disease

Violence and Mental Health

Domestic Abuse

Sexual Harassment

Rape

Sexual Abuse and Incest

Sexual Behavior of Women

Sexual Response

Sexual Preference

Sexual Dysfunction

Taking Control

Stress

Premenstrual Syndrome

Menopause

Postpartum Emotions

Insomnia

Alcohol Addiction

Substance Abuse

Body Image

Seeking Help

Psychotherapy

Alternative Therapies

For More Information

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780674270923

0674270924