This book foregrounds the life struggles of an individual, Brenda, in such a way that argument and theoretical exploration arise organically out of experience. The "frustration" of the title is traced to avoidant attachment - pretending not to need others.

Bipolar disorder is one of the most common and disabling conditions affecting humankind. Millions of individuals struggle with its effects. People with bipolar illness seek help from physicians and therapists of nearly every specialty; this pocket-sized guide provides a concise, current and practical overview of bipolar disorder.

This new edition covers groundbreaking advances in the fields of genetics, neuropsychopharmacology, psychosocial factors, and many other important areas, emphasizing the therapeutic implications and potential of this new understanding. It will be essential reading for those interested in the neurobiology of mental illness and in mental health more generally.

This landmark book is the first comprehensive edited volume on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a common, severe, and underrecognized disorder. Its contributors are leading researchers and clinicians in the field. This book fills a major gap in the literature by providing clinicians and researchers with cutting-edge, indispensable information on all aspects of BDD and its treatment.

The field of brain stimulation is advancing at rapid pace with a growing number of techniques now approved for the treatment of psychiatric illness. This text acts both as a concise, quick reference for experienced practitioners and a guidebook for residents learning about clinical brain stimulation techniques.

This exceptional volume addresses a wide range of issues, from the principles and method of establishing a working alliance, to patient-oriented therapeutic models, to practical clinical matters such as the therapeutic alliance within specific treatments across theoretical orientations.

Care of Children Exposed to the Traumatic Effects of Disaster is designed to provide professional and volunteer disaster responders, including community members, who routinely interact with children with the tools they need to support, intervene, and identify children who need additional help overcoming the traumatic effects of extreme events.