Race and ethnicity. Genes. Community. Religion. Gender. Sexuality.

Just a few of the factors that contribute to the mental health and wellness of children and adolescents. Yet the impacts of these important traits vary widely by culture.

The insights in this book help you understand the many cultural influences on mental health and wellness in young people. Given America’s increasing diversity, the knowledge in these chapters translates into cutting-edge clinical practice, teaching, and research.

Facing Acne is for anyone whose life is affected by acne. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Acne combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with acne and its complications.

Facing Burns and Scars is for anyone whose life is affected by burns and scars. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Burns and Scars combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with burns and scars and their complications.

THE BEST INFORMATION SOURCE FOR CONFRONTING COVID-19 Facing COVID-19 is for anyone whose life is affected by this condition. Written by leading health care providers, researchers, and advocates in the field, Facing COVID-19 combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the diagnosis and management of the condition, with a caring and sensible approach to the physical and emotional aspects of living while facing or recovering from the COVID-19 infection or facing the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Facing Cystic Fibrosis is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading health care providers in their fields and members of the cystic fibrosis community, Facing Cystic Fibrosis combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of cystic fibrosis, with a caring and sensible approach to the physical and emotional aspects of living with cystic fibrosis and its complications.

Facing Diabetes is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Diabetes combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of diabetes, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with diabetes and its complications.

This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into 10 chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about diabetes and its medical, surgical, psychiatric, and psychological care. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise and risk-reduction); on-line resources and references are also offered.Each of the chapters is accompanied by selected references and internet resources as well as illustrations and photographs.

Facing Eczema is for anyone whose life is affected by eczema. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Eczema combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with eczema and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst eight chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about eczema and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about the disease, diet, exercise, and risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered.Each chapter is accompanied by selected references and internet resources as well as illustrations and photographs.

Facing Heart Disease is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Heart Disease combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on heart disease, with a caring approach to the emotional aspects of living with cardiac conditions. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about heart disease and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric care. A glossary of terms and tables is provided to inform readers (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise, and risk-reduction); online resources and references are also provided. Each of the chapters have selected references and internet resources as well as illustrations and photographs.

Facing Immunotherapy is for anyone whose life is affected by cancer and who is considering (or is receiving) immunotherapy. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Immunotherapy combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of immunotherapies, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with cancer treatment and its complications.

Facing Lupus is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading health care providers in their fields, Facing Lupus combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of lupus, with a caring and sensible approach to the medical and physical aspects of living with lupus and its complications.

Facing Memory Loss and Dementia is for anyone whose life is affected by memory loss and dementia. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Memory Loss and Dementia combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with memory loss and dementia and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst thirteen chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about memory loss and dementia and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides definitions for medical terminology and jargon; online resources and references are also offered. Each chapter is accompanied by selected references and internet resources as well as illustrations and photographs.

Facing Osteoporosis is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading health care providers in their fields, Facing Osteoporosis combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of osteoporosis, with a caring and sensible approach to the medical and physical aspects of living with osteoporosis and its complications.

Facing Overweight and Obesity is for anyone whose life is affected by this problem. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Overweight and Obesity combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on being overweight, with a caring approach to the emotional aspects of living with weight-related conditions. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about being overweight and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric care. A glossary of terms and tables is provided to educate the reader (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise and risk-reduction); on-line resources and references are also provided.

Facing Pelvic Pain is for anyone whose life is affected by this condition. Written by leading health care providers, researchers, and advocates in the field, Facing Pelvic Pain combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the diagnosis and management of the condition, with a caring and sensible approach to the physical and emotional aspects of living with pelvic pain and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into twenty-one chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about pelvic pain and its medical and psychiatric/psychological care.

Facing Postoperative Pain is for anyone whose life is affected by postoperative pain. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Postoperative Pain combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with postoperative pain and its complications.

Facing Psoriasis is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Psoriasis combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on psoriasis, with a caring approach to the emotional aspects of living with a dermatological condition.

Facing Rheumatoid Arthritis is for anyone whose life is affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Written by leading physicians and health care providers in their fields, Facing Rheumatoid Arthritis combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with rheumatoid arthritis and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst twelve chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about rheumatoid arthritis and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about the disease, nutrition, diet, exercise, and risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered.Each chapter is accompanied by selected reference and internet resources as well as illustrations and photographs. Terms italicized in the text are defined in the glossary.

Facing Scleroderma is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading health care providers in their fields, Facing Scleroderma combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of scleroderma, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with scleroderma and its complications.

THE BEST INFORMATION SOURCE ABOUT SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS Facing Serious Mental Illness is for anyone whose life is affected by mental illness. Written by leading psychiatrists and a psychologist, Facing Serious Mental Illness combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with mental illness and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst twelve chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about mental illness and its medical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides definitions for medical terminology and jargon; online resources and references are also offered.

Facing Transplantation is for anyone whose life is affected by this medical intervention. Written by leading health care providers in their fields and members of the transplantation community, Facing Transplantation combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of transplantation, with a caring and sensible approach to the physical and emotional aspects of living with transplantation and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into twenty-three chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about transplantation and its medical and psychiatric/psychological care. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about medical processes, medications, nutrition, exercise, risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered; words italicized in the text are defined in the glossary.Each of the chapters is accompanied by selected references, internet resources, illustrations, and photographs.

Facing Vitiligo is for anyone whose life is affected by vitiligo. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Vitiligo combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with vitiligo and its complications.

Have you ever wondered why people become confused? Have you ever been perplexed by how best to treat agitation? Have you ever thought that it might be better to prevent delirium than to treat it? Altered mental status (involving agitation, confusion, and perceptual disturbances) is a topic of concern for clinicians of all specialties. To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided. Following the pre-test, there is a programmed text that provides you with an opportunity for layered learning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. As you fill in the missing words (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer, you will build knowledge in small steps. This format makes this volume appear incredibly simple; nevertheless, completing this step-by-step workbook will help you achieve working knowledge about the assessment and management of altered mental status. You can complete the tests and read the text in one sitting. After completing the entire text, you can take the post-reading test to help you assess how much you have learned.

Learning about how to recognize, evaluate, and treat life-threatening drug-induced syndromes (e.g., catatonia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, serotonin syndrome) is a topic of concern for clinicians of all specialties. Learning who is at risk for life-threatening psychotropic-induced syndromes, learning what we can do to prevent the development of such syndromes, and learning how we can provide timely treatment is essential to saving lives. To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided. Following the pre-test, there is a programmed text that provides you with an opportunity for layered learning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. As you fill in the missing words (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer, you will build knowledge in small steps. This format makes this volume appear incredibly simple; nevertheless, completing this step-by-step workbook will help you achieve working knowledge about the assessment and management of catatonia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, serotonin syndrome. You can complete the tests and read the text in one sitting. After completing the entire text, you can take the post-reading test to help you assess how much you have learned.

Learning about the detection and management of factitious illness and malingering is important for clinicians. Have you ever wondered who is at risk for feigning or simulating illness, what we can say or do to prevent or to treat individuals who engage in deceptive behaviors, where such individuals are evaluated when an individual is likely to feign or simulate illness, why he or she is fabricating signs and symptoms, and how we can assess and treat those who engage in deceptions? If you have, this exercise will answer these questions and facilitate timely treatment and life-saving care. To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided. Following the pre-test, there is a programmed text that provides you with an opportunity for layered learning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. As you fill in the missing words (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer, you will build knowledge in small steps. This format makes this volume appear incredibly simple; nevertheless, completing this step-by-step workbook will help you achieve working knowledge about factitious illness and malingering. You can complete the tests and read the text in one sitting. After completing the entire text, you can take the post-reading test to help you assess how much you have learned.

Learning about informed consent, competency, treatment refusal, civil commitment, malpractice, and boundary violations, as well as the role of psychiatrists in the legal system will help to frame the practice of clinicians and facilitate ethical and effective care. To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided. Following the pre-test, there is a programmed text that provides you with an opportunity for layered learning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. As you fill in the missing words (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer, you will build knowledge in small steps. This format makes this volume appear incredibly simple; nevertheless, completing this step-by-step workbook will help you achieve working knowledge about informed consent, capacity assessments, treatment refusal, civil commitment, malpractice, and boundary violations. After completing the entire text, you can take the post-reading test to help you assess how much you have learned.

Learning about sleep and sleep disorders is important for clinicians in all specialties. To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided. Following the pre-test, there is a programmed text that provides you with an opportunity for layered learning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. As you fill in the missing words (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer, you will build knowledge in small steps. This format makes this volume appear incredibly simple; nevertheless, completing this step-by-step workbook will help you achieve working knowledge about sleep and sleep disorders. After completing the entire text, you can take the post-reading test to help you assess how much you have learned. You can complete the tests and read the text in one sitting.

The assessment and management of suicide risk is a topic of concern for clinicians in all specialties; thoughts of suicide, attempts to end one’s life, and death following suicide attempt occurs in those treated by all medical disciplines. Learning who is at risk, what we can say or do to protect individuals with suicidal ideation, where attempts might occur, when an individual is likely to attempt suicide, why a person is contemplating suicide, and how we can assess the ongoing risk of suicide is key to saving lives and to providing timely treatment. To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided. Following the pre-test, there is a programmed text that provides you with an opportunity for layered learning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. As you fill in the missing words (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer, you will build knowledge in small steps. This format makes this volume appear incredibly simple; nevertheless, completing this step-by-step workbook will help you achieve working knowledge about the assessment and management of suicide risk. After completing the entire text, you can take the post-reading test to help you assess how much you have learned. You can complete the tests and read the text in one sitting.

This book weaves together extraordinary tales told by freshly-minted doctors as they rotate through the Massachusetts General Hospital intensive care unit. One of the renowned authors, Mikkael Sekeres, MD, formerly at the Cleveland Clinic, now practices at the University of Miami Health Systems. He is a frequent contributor to the New York Times Well Blog and an award-winning columnist for Oncology Times. He is joined by Theodore Stern, MD, Chief Emeritus of the Psychiatric Consultation Service at Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. The stories focus on the unguarded reflections of interns and residents as they struggle with extremes of medical care, humor in the midst of despair, and first encounters with death. Ultimately they take a step back to appreciate the miracle of survival as the human spirit triumphs over medical calamity.