The unwell brain : understanding the psychobiology of mental health /

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Author / Creator:Kraly, F. Scott.
Imprint:New York ; London : W.W. Norton, c2009.
Description:xii, 210 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7631528
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Other uniform titles:Kraly, F. Scott. Brain science and psychological disorders.
ISBN:9780393705966 (pbk.)
039370596X
Notes:"A Norton professional book."
Originally published as: Brain science and psychological disorders. 2006.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-194) and index.
Summary:Uncovering the link between our brains and our behavior. "What is going on in the brain of a person suffering a debilitating psychological disorder?" So begins Scott Kraly's explanation of how brain chemistry affects behavior. While we continue to learn about the complexities of neurobiology, and our "quick fix" drug therapy mentality continues to gain popularity, the brain remains a largely uncharted frontier, where questions outnumber answers. But Kraly effectively demystifies the field of neuroscience, offering a brisk, digestible narrative of how malfunctioning neurons and neurochemicals can result in psychological disorders, and, in turn, how pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy can help repair various mental health disorders. .