Growing from Depression is a counterintuitive, perhaps even provocative title for a self-help guide on depression, but I chose it for what I think are three very good reasons. First, I wanted to challenge perceptions of people with depression. Rather than being ‘lazy’ or ‘losers’, they are often among some of the most ambitious, truthful, and courageous of all people. Second, whereas getting ill is never a good thing, depression can present a precious opportunity to recognise and to address difficult life problems. This can lead not only to a better future, but also to a more refined perspective and deeper understanding of one’s life and of life in general. Third, and perhaps most obviously, the journey out of depression is one of learning: learning about oneself, of course, but also learning about the many life skills that are covered in this book, skills such as defeating thinking errors, managing stress and anxiety, building confidence and self-esteem, building relationships, eating healthily, and getting a good night’s sleep. These skills should not only help you to get better, but also to stay better and to enjoy a better quality of life than ever before.
Dr Neel Burton is a psychiatrist and philosopher who lives and teaches in Oxford, England. He is the recipient of the Society of Authors’ Richard Asher Prize, the British Medical Association’s Young Authors’ Award, and the Medical Journalists’ Association Open Book Award. His other books include The Art of Failure and The Meaning of Madness, both also with Acheron Press.

Growing from Depression: A Self-Help Guide

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Neel Burton

Mental Health

Acheron Press

Ukcat for Dummies

Chris Chopdar

For Dummies

The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is a standardized test used as an entrance examination for the majority of medical and dental schools in the UK. Its purpose is to test the likely aptitude of a candidate for a clinical career. UKCAT For Dummies provides readers with the review materials they need to score well on the UKCAT and make medical school a reality, featuring: <ul> <li>A proven UKCAT preparation program with a five-year history of success</li> <li>Hundreds of a practice questions and explanations</li> <li>Test-taking strategies that work</li> <li>Information and advice on the entire application process from Drs. Chris Chopdar and Neel Burton</li> </ul> Go to dummies.com/go/UKCAT to see the latest on UKCAT

WINNER OF THE 2007 RICHARD ASHER PRIZE AWARDED BY THE SOCIETY OF AUTHORS AND THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE This exciting new textbook aims to bring the subject of psychiatry alive. Refreshing and inspirational, Psychiatry uses numerous excerpts and images from the worlds of art, film and literature to illustrate the core psychiatric content needed by medical students and junior doctors.    Psychiatry is placed in an historical context and the complex ethical and philosophical issues that are inherent to the practice of psychiatry are highlighted. The book challenges the reader to think about these issues and to appreciate that psychiatry is about more than just treating mental illness.    This informative and engaging new psychiatry text uses a range of pedagogical features throughout the full colour text, and includes case studies and self assessment material.

Psychiatry

Wiley/Blackwell

This Second Edition of the highly popular Clinical Skills for OSCEs is the most comprehensive guide to basic clinical skills available, covering all the pertinent skills taught at medical school, from third year to finals. With its clear and concise, yet informative style, Clinical Skills for OSCEs, Second Edition is the ideal revision tool for all exam candidates preparing for their OSCE or PLAB exams.

Clinical Skills for OSCEs

Medical Books

Kuldip Birdi

Medicine

CRC-Press

Living with Schizophrenia

Sheldon Press

The right study guide can make the difference for an eager, or overwhelmed, student. This handbook is an indispensable study aid for those preparing to take their Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) or Professional and Linguistics Assessment Board (PLAB) tests. Since the exams require demonstrable skills, Clinical Skills for OSCE gives step-by-step profiles of all the capabilities needed for success. From cranial exams and hearing tests to psychiatric assessments and basic life support, all the necessary proficiencies are detailed. Written by final year medical students for their peers, this book is presented in a consistent and user-friendly style.

Akbar de' Medici

Nicholas Stacey

Taylor&Francis

NEW: Mock marking schemes inside! Medical school is hard enough without having to pull together vast amounts of vague, incomplete, and often conflicting information from maladapted and sometimes unreliable resources. This book aims to save you time and trouble by gathering all the information that you need and presenting it to you in a concise, structured, and memorable fashion, freeing you to excel in your exams and become the best doctor that you can. What students made of previous editions After six years at medical school I have become very accustomed to having at least five or six books piled on my desk for each topic... Clinical Skills for OSCEs is the first book that I have come across where I can finally clear my desk and have one book in front of me. Such a joy! The book cleverly covers everything in a clear and succinct manner. This book is very well laid out and helpful for all clinical exams. The text is clear and concise and I would recommend it to any medical student preparing for OSCEs or other clinical exams. This is a really helpful tool for the OSCEs. In our final OSCE exam of the year I scored 9 excellent/good out of 13 stations and I can honestly say that I did so because of this text. This is one of the best OSCEs books I have purchased. My only regret is that I didn't buy it sooner. It is a comprehensive reference for anyone taking an OSCE exam.

Clinical Skills for OSCEs, sixth edition

Science & Math

Hypersanity: Thinking Beyond Thinking (Chinese Edition)

Jiangsu People's Publishing House

Plato's Shadow: A Primer on Plato

MEHTA PUBLISHING HOUSE

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