Bøger af E. Fuller Torrey

Describes the nature, causes, symptoms, treatment and course of schizophrenia and also explores living with it from both the patient and the family's point of view. This book includes the advanced research findings on what causes the disease as well as information about the fresh drugs for treatment.

This book will be a godsend to those affected directly or indirectly by this disease. - Psychology Today

Finally, the book assesses the magnitude of the problem and suggests solutions. Parasites, Pussycats and Psychosis: The Unknown Dangers of Human Toxoplasmosis provides a comprehensive review of the evidence linking human psychosis in the United States to infections of Toxoplasma gondii.

During his brief yet remarkable career, abolitionist Charles Torrey - called the 'father of the Underground Railroad' by his peers - assisted almost four hundred slaves in gaining their freedom. The Martyrdom of Abolitionist Charles Torrey presents the first comprehensive biography of one of America's most dedicated abolitionists.

E. Fuller Torrey draws on cutting-edge neuroscience research to propose a startling answer to the ultimate question. Evolving Brains, Emerging Gods locates the origin of gods within the human brain, arguing that religious belief is a by-product of evolution.

The prevalence of insanity, which was once considerably less than one case per 1,000 total population, has risen beyond five cases in 1,000. Why has insanity reached epidemic proportions? What are the causes of severe mental illness? This book examines the records on insanity in England, Ireland, Canada, and United States over a 250-year period.

"Powerful... The crisis [Torrey] delineates should stir any halfway sensitive human being to anger. "--The New York Times Book Review "Brilliant and remarkably detailed... Dr. Torrey, our clearest and most informed voice for the mentally ill, offers his own insightful plan for a way out...

Humans have lived in close proximity to other animals for thousands of years. Recent scientific studies have even shown that the presence of animals has a positive effect on our physical and mental health. Beginning with the domestication of farm animals nearly 10,000 years ago, Beasts of the Earth traces the ways that human-animal contact has evolved over time.

A leading expert on mental illness outlines the tragic consequences of deinstitutionalization and sounds the call for reform. Torrey weaves together narratives of individual tragedies with sobering data on the nation's failure to treat the mentally ill.

Explains how to come to terms with the diagnosis of prostate cancer, evaluate the severity of the disease, and assess the variety of treatment options and their complications. This book covers discussion of the causes of prostate cancer and an evaluation of other books on the subject. It also includes a summary of the useful websites.