Into the Abyss

Name: Into the Abyss
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SKU: 9781786078544
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A neuropsychiatrist's notes on troubled minds

By Prof. Anthony David

Summary

Into the Abyss by Prof. Anthony David delves into the fascinating and often bewildering world of the human mind, exploring its complexities and intricacies. The book provides insights into mental health challenges, addressing how individuals navigate their struggles while offering hope and understanding. Through a blend of scientific exploration and personal narratives, it seeks to illuminate the depths of psychological conditions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the complexities of the human mind and how mental health conditions can alter perceptions. Prof. Anthony David delves into intriguing psychological conditions, exploring them in a thought-provoking way that combines science and storytelling. Whether you're interested in psychology or the human experience, this book offers insightful perspectives on navigating life with mental illness.

Into the Abyss

Is mental illness a disease of the brain or a disease of the mind?

Is mental illness a disease of the brain or a disease of the mind?

Description

We cannot know how to fix a problem until we understand its causes. But even for some of the most common mental health problems, three specialists might offer you three completely different treatments.

As a cognitive neuropsychiatrist, Professor Anthony David brings together many fields of study, from social and cognitive psychology to neurology. The key for each patient might be anything from a traumatic memory to a chemical imbalance, an unhealthy way of thinking, or a hidden tumour.

Patrick believes he is dead; Jennifer's schizophrenia medication seems to bring on the symptoms of Parkinson's; Emma is in a coma – or is she just refusing to respond?

These are the fascinating case studies that have driven the most startling insights in Anthony's forty-year career studying illnesses at the edge of human understanding.

Into the Abyss offers a unique perspective on these complex issues through riveting case studies and the profound experiences of a leading expert in the field.

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Into the Abyss by Prof. Anthony David is highly regarded for its exploration of the intricate nature of mental health. The book effectively balances the biological aspects of the mind with societal influences, offering readers a glimpse into the empathetic yet analytical world of psychiatry. Anthony David’s narrative is praised for allowing an intimate look into the complexities faced in a psychiatrist's practice, intertwined with broader social and personal questions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786078544

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Health & Wellness Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Prof. Anthony David Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Anthony David is Director of the UCL Institute of Mental Health and honorary consultant neuropsychiatrist at the National Hospital, Queen Square. For twenty-eight years he was a consultant psychiatrist at Maudsley Hospital, London, the country's leading psychiatric institution. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Academy of Medical Sciences, he has published over 600 peer-reviewed articles and is co-editor of the journal Cognitive Neuropsychiatry.and the book Lishman's Organic Psychiatry. He also wrote the introduction to the Penguin Classics edition of R. D. Laing's The Divided Self.