Focusing on two central themes--the psychobiological evolution from youth to adult and the effects of drugs on the developing central nervous system--this important reference elucidates the mechanisms of chemical dependency in adolescents. Its multidisciplinary coverage analyzes addiction across major domains of human functioning against the backdrop of hormonal, cognitive, and other changes that accompany the transition to adulthood. Chapters discuss legal as well as illicit drugs, examine age-related social contexts, and present the latest findings on links between drug use and mental disorders. Throughout, the contributors make clear that education is more valuable to understanding--and preventing--substance abuse than are prohibition and zero-tolerance thinking. Included among the topics: Cognitive development, learning, and drug use. Neurobiology of the action of drugs of abuse. Findings in adolescents with substance dependence based on neuroimaging tests. Alcohol abuse in adolescents: relevance of animal models. Effects of chronic drug abuse on the chronobiology of sleep in adolescents. Neurological and cognitive disorders arising from the chronic use of drugs of abuse. The multiple lenses for understanding its subject and the sensitivity with which causal nuances are treated make Neuroscience of Drug Abuse in Adolescence an invaluable resource for clinical and child psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and addiction counselors.

Emotions and Psychopathology Introduction to Emotions The Role of Emotions in Human Experience Primary Emotions: Happiness, Sadness, Fear, Anger, Disgust, Surprise Secondary Emotions: Guilt, Shame, Jealousy, Pride Emotional Development Across the Lifespan The Neurobiology of Emotions The Limbic System and Emotional Processing The Role of the Amygdala in Emotion Prefrontal Cortex and Emotional Regulation Understanding Normative Emotional Experiences Defining Psychopathology The Continuum of Normal to Abnormal Emotions Mood Disorders: Depression and Bipolar Disorder Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety, Panic, Phobias Trauma-Related Disorders: PTSD, Acute Stress Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders Personality Disorders and Emotional Dysregulation Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Schizophrenia and Emotions Emotion Regulation Strategies Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Emotion Regulation Mindfulness-Based Interventions Emotion-Focused Therapy Pharmacological Treatments for Emotional Disorders The Role of Social Support in Emotional Wellbeing Cultural Influences on the Experience and Expression of Emotions Gender Differences in Emotional Expression Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Functioning Emotions and Decision-Making Emotional Experiences in the Workplace Emotions and Physical Health Emotions and Longevity Emotional Resilience and Coping with Adversity Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents Emotions and Aging Ethical Considerations in Studying Emotions Conclusion: Integrating Emotions and Psychopathology

The Massachusetts General Hospital is widely respected as one of the world's premier psychiatric institutions. Now, preeminent authorities from MGH present the newly updated edition of Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive Clinical Psychiatry, a unique medical reference book that continues to simplify your access to the current clinical knowledge you need - both in print and online! It provides practical approaches to a wide variety of clinical syndromes and settings, aided by stunning graphics and hundreds of questions and answers geared to each chapter. You'll have convenient access to all the authoritative answers necessary to overcome any clinical challenge. User-friendly, highly templated organization with abundant boxed summaries, bulleted points, case histories, algorithms, references, and suggested readings. Peerless, hands-on advice from members of the esteemed MGH Department of Psychiatry helps you put today's best approaches to work for your patients. Interactive and downloadable Q&As for each chapter allow you to test your retention of the material covered. In-depth coverage of many unique areas, including Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders in Transitioning Adolescents and Young Adults; Neuroanatomical Systems Relevant to Neuropsychiatric Disorders; Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychiatry; Military Psychiatry; and Approaches to Collaborative Care and Primary Care Psychiatry. Features full, new DSM-5 criteria; new art, tables, and key points; and new Alzheimer's Disease guidelines. Highlights recent developments in the field, such as neurotherapeutics, new psychotropics, military psychiatry, collaborative care, ensuring your knowledge is thoroughly up to date. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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Introduction to Psychology What is Psychology? History of Psychology Branches of Psychology Research Methods in Psychology The Brain and Behavior Sensation and Perception Learning and Memory Motivation and Emotion Personality Developmental Psychology Mental Disorders and Therapy

Emotions are a fundamental aspect of the human experience, and understanding them is crucial for personal growth, relationships, and overall well-being. Among the many emotions we encounter, guilt, shame, and anxiety are three emotions that are often intertwined and can have a profound impact on our lives. In this chapter, we will delve into the definitions, concepts, and differences between guilt, shame, and anxiety, providing a comprehensive understanding of these emotions and their effects on our emotional and psychological well-being.

This handbook provides a comprehensive survey of what is now known about psychological development, from birth to biological maturity, and it highlights how cultural, social, cognitive, neural, and molecular processes work together to yield human behavior and changes in human behavior.

Part of the authoritative four-volume reference that spans the entire field of child development and has set the standard against which all other scholarly references are compared. Updated and revised to reflect the new developments in the field, the Handbook of Child Psychology, Sixth Edition contains new chapters on such topics as spirituality, social understanding, and non-verbal communication. Volume 3: Social, Emotional, and Personality Development, edited by Nancy Eisenberg, Arizona State University, covers mechanisms of socialization and personality development, including parent/child relationships, peer relationships, emotional development, gender role acquisition, pro-social and anti-social development, motivation, achievement, social cognition, and moral reasoning, plus a new chapter on adolescent development.