Understanding Mental Illness is the 6th edition of this professionally acclaimed book. This is a comprehensive, jargon-free guide aimed at volunteers, patients, carers, new professionals and students of mental health, as well as the keen general reader. The book contains a wealth of information, including a history of mental illness from primitive times to the 20th century, with the often-bizarre treatments meted out in earlier times. There is a selection of case histories on common disorders, together with 'pen portraits' illustrating 'a day in the life of' medical and non-medical...
Understanding Mental Illness is the 6th edition of this professionally acclaimed book. This is a comprehensive, jargon-free guide aimed at volunteers,...
This jargon-free guide to mental illness is comprehensive, yet can be assimilated in a weekend. It is a self-learning tool for beginners (new mental health workers, volunteers, paramedics, carers or newly diagnosed patients). This volume covers diagnosis and treatment. Fully illustrated, with case studies, 'day in the life of', how diagnoses are made, symptoms, a range of treatments and clarifying exercises. The author has received professional acclaim for her layman's guides to mental illness.
This jargon-free guide to mental illness is comprehensive, yet can be assimilated in a weekend. It is a self-learning tool for beginners (new mental h...