Clinical Neuroscience serves as an essential resource for students eager to explore the complex neurobiological foundations of various mental illnesses. This comprehensive book embarks on a fascinating journey through the brain’s fundamental building blocks, including neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neurophysiology, and neurodevelopment. Students will delve into significant mental health challenges such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Addiction, Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Depression.
The final section of the book focuses on strategies for building resilience against mental illness. Key topics include adaptive coping strategies, hunger regulation, and the critical nexus between mental and immune functions. Throughout the text, the emphasis on the value of empirical evidence ensures that students are equipped to identify the most effective treatment strategies available.
By examining multiple neurobiological perspectives—such as neuroanatomical, behavioral, evolutionary, and neurochemical approaches—students will gain a well-rounded understanding of the intricate components that comprise mental health challenges. Engaging features such as opening chapter vignettes (Connections), case studies (A Case in Point), and feature boxes (Brain Matters) illuminate course content, enhancing the learning experience through the lens of translational research.
This book is complemented by an Instructor’s Manual/Test Bank (ISBN: 9780199737079), which aids instructors in preparing lectures and assignments with learning objectives, class activities, demonstrations, exercises, and additional readings. The test bank includes over 800 questions
Authors:
Kelly G. Lambert (Author)
Edition:
2nd
Publication Date:
December 7, 2010
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