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Encyclopedia of Mental Health
Author | : Howard S. Friedman |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Mental health |
ISBN | : 0128046619 |
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"A comprehensive overview of the many genetic, neurological, social, and psychological factors that affect mental health, also describing the impact of mental health on the individual and society and illustrating the factors that aid positive mental health. Provides fully up-to-date descriptions of the neurological, social, genetic, and psychological factors that affect the individual and society. Contains more than 240 articles written by domain experts in the field. Written in an accessible style using terms that an educated layperson can understand. Of interest to public as well as research libraries with coverage of many important topics, including marital health, divorce, couples therapy, fathers, child custody, day care and day care providers, extended families, and family therapy"--Publisher's website.
The Encyclopedia of Mental Health
Author | : Ada P. Kahn,Jan Fawcett |
Publsiher | : Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages | : 529 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Mental health |
ISBN | : 9781438120966 |
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According to the National Center for Health Statistics, mental health disorders led to more than 40 million doctor visits and 2 million emergency room visits in 2002. This guide sorts through a maze of professional jargon to provide incisive definitions of theories, syndromes, symptoms, treatments, and contemporary issues.
Encyclopedia of Mental Health Volume 2
Author | : Howard S. Friedman |
Publsiher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 808 |
Release | : 1998-02-19 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : UOM:39015040141734 |
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Review: "Edited by Howard S. Friedman of the University of California/Riverside (called "the most cited psychologist" by the Social Science Citation Index), this work will be informative and accessible to college students and interested adults. In addition to discussing mental disorders, treatments, and personality attributes, articles focus an such subjects as burnout, caffeine, and commuting and mental health. Each article is formatted clearly with an outline describing its content and a short glossary to explain terminology. A complete table of contents for all volumes in the front of each, bibliographies for further reading at the end of every article, and an extensive index aid use"--"Outstanding Reference Sources : the 1999 Selection of New Titles", American Libraries, May 1999. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA
Mental Health Care Issues in America 2 volumes
Author | : Michael Shally-Jensen |
Publsiher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 1148 |
Release | : 2013-01-07 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 9798216116769 |
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This two-volume encyclopedia examines the social, cultural, and political dimensions of mental illness in America. Americans are becoming more cognizant of the importance of mental wellness as incidents of bullying, random shootings, and eating disorders pervade our society. This comprehensive resource provides an expansive overview of mental health and illness in the United States, analyzing the current state of the health care system, and objectively examining the therapies and treatment options traditionally recommended by the medical community. Mental Health Care Issues in America: An Encyclopedia covers major mental disorders, theories, and treatments; delves into major advances and ongoing controversies in the field; and shares the most current research on the subject in varied disciplines, including ethnic studies, criminal justice, education, and social work. Each entry features a clear definition of the issue along with a brief review of its history. Additionally, the author situates the material within the mental health field, as well as within society in general. Organized alphabetically, topics include advocacy, legal issues, media portrayals of psychological disorders, and homelessness and mental illness.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health
Author | : Laurie J. Fundukian,Jeffrey Wilson |
Publsiher | : Gale / Cengage Learning |
Total Pages | : 1200 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1414429878 |
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This update to the critically-acclaimed first edition provides in 2 volumes understandable yet detailed information on mental disorders and conditions. Featuring an easy-to-use format and written in non-technical language, the Encyclopedia includes entries for all 150 disorders classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, text revision (DSM-IV-TR). It also features entries for prescription, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders.
The Encyclopedia of Mental Health
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 1963 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : OCLC:634874273 |
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The Disorders
Author | : Howard S. Friedman |
Publsiher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 466 |
Release | : 2001-08-06 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 9780080542423 |
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The Disorders is a derivative volume of articles pulled from the award-winning Encyclopedia of Mental Health, providing A-to-Z coverage of the many disorders afflicting mental health patients, including alcohol problems, Alzheimer's disease, depression, epilepsy, gambling, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and suicide. According to 1990 estimates, mental disorders represent five of the ten leading causes of disability. Among "developed" nations, including the United States, major depression is the leading cause of disability. Also near the top of these rankings are bipolar depression, alcohol dependence, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. In addition, mental disorders are tragic contributors to mortality, with suicide perennially representing one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide. The Disorders presents a comprehensive overview of the disorders afflicting mental health patients. It describes the impact of mental health on the individual and society and illustrates the factors that aid positive mental health. Thirty-five peer-reviewed articles written by more than 50 expert authors include essential material on specific disorders affecting modern society. Professionals and libraries will find this timely work indispensable.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Author | : Ellen Thackery |
Publsiher | : Gale Cengage |
Total Pages | : 648 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Mental Disorders |
ISBN | : UOM:49015002935733 |
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Entires cover the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, prevention, and medications of mental disorders.