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Excellent Free Resource: Treatment of Children with Mental Disorders eBook

On September 13, 2009 / By Chris Fisher / In Book Review / No Comments

NIHM_children_mental_illness_ebookThe National Institutes of Health (NIMH) maintains their steady release of free, evidence-based mental health resources for the general public with their latest ebook, “Treatment of Children with Mental Disorders.” Parents who are faced with child behavior problems and are uncertain what to do may find this publication’s easy-to-read question and answer format to be very helpful. Healthcare providers should know too that these NIMH ebook publications make for great patient handouts. (more…)

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Excellent Free Resource – When Unwanted Thoughts Take Over: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Ebook

On September 6, 2009 / By Chris Fisher / In Book Review / No Comments

NIH_OCD_ebookThe National Institute of Health (NIMH) released its latest mental health ebook written for the general public in “When Unwanted Thoughts Take Over: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.” These free NIMH publications make great psychoeducational patient handouts as well. Although these ebooks always highlight the latest pharmacotherapies, they often include recommendations for at least one or more psychological treatments, such Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavior therapy, and interpersonal types of approaches. Check the end of this review for links to read this free ebook online or to download it as a PDF document. (more…)

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Excellent Free Resource: Basics Of Surface Electromyography Applied To Physical Rehabilitation and Biomechanics

On July 24, 2009 / By Chris Fisher / In Biofeedback, Book Review / No Comments

thought_technology_EMGThought Technology just released a free PDF biofeedback “mini-ebook” (49 pages) entitled, “Basic Of Surface Electromyography Applied To Physical Rehabilitation and Biomechanics.” Students or biofeedback clinicians that use surface electromyography (SEMG or EMG) will find this to be a fantastic free resource. Check the end of this review for a download link. (more…)

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Excellent Free Resource: “Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens – A Parent’s Guide” E-Book

On April 25, 2009 / By Chris Fisher / In Bipolar Disorder, Book Review / No Comments

bipolar_disorder_children_ebook_coverChildren and teens who are diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder often face significant life style adjustments not only for themselves, but for family and friends around them. Medication management, psychological treatments, and other behavioral modifications can be intimidating, frustrating, and difficult to adapt too. The National Institute of Health (NIH) recently released a free evidence based e-book called, “Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens: A Parent’s Guide,” to help caretakers better understand and cope with their child’s Bipolar Disorder and currently accepted treatment options. This is also a great guide that clinicians can provide to their patients and family. (more…)

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Excellent Free Resource: Adolescent Health E-Book

On April 23, 2009 / By Chris Fisher / In Book Review / No Comments

adolescent_health_ebook_coverWe recently filed a report about The British Medical Association’s Early Life Nutrition and Lifelong Health E-Book. This same organization publishes a free health and nutrition e-book geared toward adolescents, appropriately titled “Adolescent Health.” Adolescence can be challenging time for some, while not as turbulent for others. Poor health and nutrition, however, can make life difficult at any age, and the current obesity epidemic covered elsewhere on this website is a major public health concern with this age group. “Adolescent Health” is geared toward healthcare professionals, but parents may also find this to be a valuable resource. A link to this free evidence-based resource is available at the end of this report. (more…)

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Excellent Free Resource: Mental Health Medications E-Book

On April 12, 2009 / By Chris Fisher / In Book Review / No Comments

nimh_mentalhealthmedications_publication_coverKeeping up with the latest research on mental health medications and their side effects can be a difficult proposition for psychologists since in most states they are not allowed to prescribe. The National Institute of Mental Health recently released a “Mental Health Medications” as a free 30 page PDF e-book. The e-book is clearly written and organized with coverage of medications for major depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, as well as alternative medications, if available, for these disorders. (more…)

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“Bioelectromagnetism” Book Now Available Online

On April 11, 2009 / By Chris Fisher / In Book Review / No Comments

bioelectromagnetism_bookcoverThe book “Bioelectromagnetism: Principles and Applications of Bioelectric and Biomagnetic Fields” from Oxford University Press is now available online for free. An extended review will not be given here since readers have access to the entire book. The bioelectromagnetism of cells and synapses, as well as of various organs, such as the heart and the brain, are covered in great detail. Other chapters include topics specifically relevant to our readers, including coverage of the electroencephalography (EEG), electrodermal response (EDR; also referred to as galvanic skin response [GSR]), magnetoencephalogram (MEG), and electrocardiogram (ECG; also known as EKG). (more…)

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“Electrophysiology of the Neuron” Book and Computer Software Now Open Access!

On April 10, 2009 / By Chris Fisher / In Book Review / No Comments

electrophysiology_of_the_neuron_bookStanford University recently announced that the classic textbook, “Electrophysiology of the Neuron” (Oxford University Press) is now freely available as an open access PDF book. You can also download the companion computer software for free! Great coverage of the all important action potential and other vital cell properties and functions are provided in about 80 pages. I wish I knew about this book during my graduate level human physiology course where we got hammered with details of cellular functions, especially the action potential. (more…)

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Book Review: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Postconcussion Syndrome (McCrea)

On February 11, 2009 / By Chris Fisher / In Book Review, Traumatic Brain Injury / No Comments

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Postconcussion Syndrome (McCrea)McCrea delivers a comprehensive, state of the art review of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-concussion syndrome (PCS) in about 200 pages.  A succinct writing style characterizes “Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Postconcussion Syndrome: The New Evidence Base for Diagnosis and Treatment” cover to cover.   Despite this brevity, McCrea manages to adequately cover a wide range of topics and issues surrounding mTBI/PCS, including, for example, epidemiology, current definitions/diagnoses, neurophysiology, neuroimaging, acute and chronic symptoms, and clinical case management. Though geared more for healthcare professionals, educated lay-persons may find this book to be very readable and informative.  (more…)

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Excellent Resource: Evidenced-Based Biofeedback/Neurofeedback

On August 2, 2008 / By Chris Fisher / In Biofeedback, Book Review, Neurofeedback / No Comments

free_pdf_download_available02/14/09 Update: AAPB removed the Evidenced-Based Biofeedback/Neurofeedback (2008 Edition) PDF because it is now offered only as regular book.  Attached is the PDF of the 2004 edition of this book.

Original Post: The Behavioral Medicine Report readers hopefully are becoming more familiar with biofeedback. Upcoming articles will cover other types of biofeedback treatments, not just neurofeedback, such as heart rate variability (HRV), temperature, and electrodermal (EDR) biofeedback. Today, please direct your attention to an important free and valuable resource that is available to the general public and professionals.  AAPB recently released the 2008 edition of  “Evidence-Based Practice in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback,” written by Carolyn Yucha, Ph.D. and Christopher Gilbert, Ph.D. (more…)

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