Somatopsychologie
Körperliche Ursachen psychischer Störungen von A bis Z
2010. 244 Seiten. 61 Abb. 17 Tab.
(ISBN 978-3-497-02120-8) kt
€ [D] 27,90 / € [A] 28,70 / SFr 38,50
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Somatopsychology
Physical causes of mental disorders from A to Z
(Somatopsychologie. Körperliche Ursachen psychischer Störungen von A bis Z)
to be published approx. May 2010
approx. 240 pp. approx. 50 illustrations
approx. € 24.90
(978-3-497-02120-8) pb
When the body influences the psyche
- More than 400 physical triggers of mental disorders
- Cross-references to related diseases
- Medical knowledge for psychologists and pychotherapists
The fact that Morbus Basedow or PMS can cause mood swings is something also non-medical professionals from psychosocial fields know. Yet there are many more physical diseases which can cause mental disorders. Who knows that panic attacks can be triggered by a so-called pheochromocytoma (adrenal tumour)? Who knows that an increased calcium level can cause major depressions?
This book lists over 400 physical triggers of mental disorders in a vivid way. Unavoidable medical terms are explained. An indispensable compendium for all who wish to unravel the complex relations between physical and psychological symptoms.
Target groups
Psychologists, psychological psychotherapists and other psychotherapeutic professionals.
The author
Prof. Dr. Erich Kasten, certified psychologist, neuro-psychologist, Institute of Medical Psychology, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck.