basic consumer health information about healthy brain functioning and mental illnesses, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic and personality disorders, eating disorders, impulse control disorders, and more; along with information about medications and treatments, mental health concerns in specific groups, such as children, adolescents, older adults, minority populations, and people in poverty, a glossary of related terms, and directories of resources for additional help and information.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Seventh edition.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Detroit, MI :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Omnigraphics, Inc.,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2019]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xix, 634 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
24 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Health reference series
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Includes index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Pt. I. The brain and mental health -- Pt. II. Mental illnesses -- Pt. III. Mental-health treatments -- Pt. IV. Pediatric mental-health concerns -- Pt. V. Other populations with distinctive mental-health concerns -- Pt. VI. Mental illness co-occurring with other disorders -- Pt. VII. Living with a mental-health condition -- Pt. VIII. Additional help and information.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"Mental health encompasses thoughts, actions, and feelings. Mentally healthy individuals are able to cope with life's challenges, handle stressful situations, deal with anger, maintain meaningful relationships with others, and enjoy life. Despite the benefits, maintaining a healthy mind is not always possible, and mental disorders are common. Mental illnesses are common in the United States. Nearly one in five U.S. adults suffers from mental illness, which is estimated to be 44.7 million in 2016. Mental illnesses include many different conditions that vary in degree of severity, ranging from mild to moderate to severe and estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment. Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook, Seventh Edition discusses how the brain works, the components of mental wellness, and the processes that lead to illness. It offers information about the major types of mental illness and their treatments, including affective disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and disorders that impact behavior, including impulse control disorders, addictions, and eating disorders. A special section looks at pediatric issues in mental health and another examines the distinctive concerns of other specific populations. Information is also included about the relationship between mental health and chronic illnesses, such as cancer, epilepsy, heart disease, pain, and sleep disorders. The book concludes with a glossary of mental-health terms, a list of crisis hotlines, and a directory of mental-health organizations." -- Publisher's description
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"Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of various mental illnesses, and the special mental health concerns of children and adolescents, older adults, and other groups, along with tips for maintaining mental wellness. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--