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Though medically minor and very common, herpes simplex is a condition which is capable of causing considerable distress, for psychological and social as much as physical reasons. Herpes Simplex contrasts the image of the condition presented in the media with the medical and epidemiological evidence, and discusses ways in which the distress...

Community-Science CollaborationsLearn how to create professional collaboration between HIV/AIDS researchers and community organizations for the benefit of all! This book is designed to help frontline prevention organizations answer two questions that are of utmost importance. First, how effective are their services; and second, can their work be...

The unmanaged heart of nursingDo nurses still care? In today's inflexible, fast-paced and more accountable workplace where biomedical and clinical models dominate health care practice, is there room for emotional labour?  Based on original empirical research, this book delves into personal accounts of nurses' emotion expressions and experiences as...

Caring is at the core of what nurses and other health professionals do. But caring encompasses more than simply looking after people's physical health needs. People requiring any health service will have psychological needs that affect their feelings, thoughts, and behaviour. Good psychological care can even help improve physical health outcomes.An...

A Guide for the Community PractitionerThis book aims to bridge the gap between child cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as practiced in academic centers and its use in community settings by using a step-by-step, practical approach the book spells out child CBT assessment and treatment considerations that are often not detailed in treatment manuals...

Assessment, Treatment, and PreventionExposure to potentially traumatic events puts individuals at risk for developing a variety of psychological disorders; the complexities involved in treating them are numerous and have serious repercussions. How should diagnostic criteria be defined? How can we help a client who does not present with traditional...