02490nam 2200505 450 991081665670332120230807221354.01-78450-068-2(CKB)3710000000459161(EBL)2078612(OCoLC)916905865(SSID)ssj0001543460(PQKBManifestationID)16132888(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001543460(PQKBWorkID)13553380(PQKB)11702892(MiAaPQ)EBC2078612(EXLCZ)99371000000045916120150430d2015 uy| 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrDyslexia and mental health helping people identify destructive behaviours and find positive ways to cope /Neil Alexander-Passe ; forewords by Michael Ryan and Pennie AstonLondon ;Philadelphia :Jessica Kingsley Publishers,2015.1 online resource (266 pages)Description based upon print version of record.1-84905-582-3 Includes bibliographical references and index.Chapter 1. What is Dyslexia?-- Chapter 2. A Dyslexic Life -- Chapter 3. Difference, Disclosure, Stigma and Labelling -- Chapter 4. Accepting a Dyslexic Identity; Chapter 5. -- Self-Belief -- Chapter 6. Stress and Anxiety; Chapter 7 Dyslexic Coping Profiles; Chapter 8. Defence Mechanisms and Coping Strategies -- Chapter 9. Pre-Defence Mechanism: Avoidance -- Chapter 10. Emotional Defences -- Chapter 11. Behavioural Defences -- Chapter 12. Vulnerability to Depression -- Chapter 13. Learned Helplessness to Optimism -- Chapter 14. Discussion and ConclusionThis book presents research and case studies to demonstrate why and how people with dyslexia can adopt adverse coping strategies and defensive mechanisms to deal with the emotional impact of dyslexia, leading to self-harm, depression and even suicide. It then looks at how they can best be helped and supported by professionals who work with them.DyslexiaPsychological aspectsMental healthDyslexiaPsychological aspects.Mental health.616.85/5320651Alexander-Passe Neil991651MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910816656703321Dyslexia and mental health4029042UNINA