Loneliness (Paperback)

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Published by American Psychiatric Association Publishing, VA, 2022

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Paperback. The internet, social media platforms, and digitaltechnology all seem to point to a world of greater interconnectivity andsocial connection. Yet even against this background of global socialnetworks, loneliness remains a major issue for millions of individuals, andone with tangible consequences: studies have demonstrated that lonelinesscorrelates with to an increased risk of mental illnesses, as well as a 45%increased risk of death.In Loneliness: Science and Practice,experts from the United States and Europe seek to construct a translationalframework for recognizing and addressing loneliness in the clinical context.Based on the latest literature on the topic, the book tackles The theoretical foundations of loneliness and other dimensions ofsocial connection. Readers will benefit from validated rating scales tomeasure loneliness that account for the varied experiences of, and factorsthat contribute to, loneliness. The incidence and presentation ofloneliness throughout the life cycle Loneliness among marginalizedcommunities, including racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals,immigrants, and individuals with mental illnesses The neurobiologicaland systemic neuroendocrine and inflammatory mechanisms of lonelinessInterventions for loneliness, from research-based interventions for bothyounger and older age groups to community-based interventionsThroughout this guide, clinical vignettes help ground the theoreticalinformation in real-world applicability. Key points help readers referenceeach chapter's most salient points quickly, and lists of suggested readingsopen the door to further exploration.By examining the psychosocialand biological mechanisms of loneliness, as well as the unique social andcultural contexts in which it can occur, Loneliness: Science andPractice offers readers a holistic understanding of loneliness and aframework for addressing it in the distinct communities they serve. By examining the psychosocial and biological mechanisms of loneliness, as well as the unique social and cultural contexts in which it can occur, this volume offers readers a holistic understanding of loneliness and a framework for addressing it in the distinct communities they serve. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Title
Loneliness (Paperback)
Author
Dilip V. Jeste
Publisher
American Psychiatric Association Publishing, VA
Publication year
2022
Condition
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Binding
Paperback
Language
English
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