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Sidney Bloch (Author) Sidney Bloch AM is emeritus professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne. His 14 books, many of which have been translated, deal with the psychotherapies, the interface between psychology and cancer, and medical ethics. Nick Haslam (Author) Nick Haslam, professor of psychology at the University of Melbourne, has chaired its School of Psychological Sciences and co-directs its Mental Health PhD Program. He trained as a clinical psychologist in the US, and has taught social and personality psychology for over 25 years.
‘Troubled Minds is wonderfully written, highly readable and a tour de force from authors who have seamlessly brought their voices together … they have often included illuminating excerpts from the humanities, particularly from literature. This welcome holistic approach lends the text readability and provides a context that is interdisciplinary … This book is a precious resource clinically, and a summary of where we are now and where we are going.’ -- Jennifer Harrison * Australian Book Review * ‘This is an authoritative guide that covers a great deal of ground with an overview of the field, a description of the principal clinical disorders, some excellent case studies – including some public figures – and current treatments. It is fascinating.’ -- Cheryl Akle * The Weekend Australian * ‘A timely and compassionate view of mental illness and its treatment … Troubled Minds is as much a book for registrars preparing their essay exam, as it is for the layperson who knows someone with, or themselves suffers from, a mental illness.’ * Australasian Psychiatry * Praise for An Introduction to Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence: ‘An insightful and thought provoking journey into the psychology of individual differences. If you have ever wondered about how people differ from each other, this text is for you!’ -- Shane Costello Praise for Psychology in the Bathroom: ‘Beautifully written with unfailing clarity and truly enviable humour, this important, captivating, and charming exploration of the psychology of a universal phenomenon is a must-read for researchers and general readers alike.’ * The Psychologist * Praise for Psychiatric Ethics: ‘The authors provide a wealth of practical experience combined with thoughtful discussion and intriguing questions … It lays a strong foundation for a comprehensive and balanced view of the ethical landscape … This book is an essential read for those in the field of mental health.’ * Dr Steven T. Herron, University of Arizona Heath Sciences Center * Praise for Understanding Troubled Minds: ‘A clear and invaluable account of mental illness in all its manifestations … Understanding Troubled Minds reveals a warm appreciation of the vagaries of human nature.’ -- Anne Deveson, author of <i>Tell Me I’m Here</i>
