Brain Science and Psychological Disorders: Therapy, Psychotropic Drugs and the Brain

Author(s) : F. Scott Kraly

Brain Science and Psychological Disorders: Therapy, Psychotropic Drugs and the Brain

Book Details

  • Publisher : W.W.Norton
  • Published : January 2006
  • Category :
    Neuroscience
  • Category 2 :
    Clinical Psychology
  • Catalogue No : 24261
  • ISBN 13 : 9780393704655
  • ISBN 10 : 0393704653
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Readers with little background in neuroscience and physiology may find themselves at a loss trying to navigate between the knowns and the unknowns when it comes to understanding the intricacies of the brain. "Brain Science and Psychological Disorders" demystifies the field of neuroscience, offering a brisk, digestible narrative of how malfunctioning neurons and neurochemicals can result in psychological disorders. In doing so, Kraly explains the roles of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in helping to repair various mental health problems, including depression and mania, anxiety, substance abuse, bulimia and anorexia, ADHD, and schizophrenia.

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Contents

Part I: Treatment of Behavioral and Brain Disorders
# How Do Disorders Develop?
# What Treatments are Likely to Be Effective?
# Integration of Pharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy
# Brain Theories of Behavioral Disorders

Part II: Fundamental Principles of the Brain and Behavior
# Organizational Aspects of the Brain Relevant to Psychology and Behavior
# Neuronal Processes Relevant to Psychology and Behavior
# Discovering the Relationship Between Brain and Behavior
# Principles of Pharmacology Relevant to Pharmacotherapy

Part III: Dysfunctional Behaviors and Brain Processes
# Depression and Mania
# Anxiety Disorders
# Substance Use Disorders
# Overeating
# Bulimia and Anorexia
# Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
# Schizophrenia Part IV: Concluding Perspective
# Probing a Frontier

Author Biography:
F. Scott Kraly is Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychology and Coordinator of the Neuroscience Program at Colgate University. His research on neuroendocrine mechanisms for drinking and eating has appeared in Nature, American Journal of Physiology, Psychological Review, Appetite, Alcohol, and Physiology and Behavior.

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