Consumer Guide to Mental Health
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Consumer Guide to Mental Health by Trish Groves
Written by two qualified psychiatrists, this book provides a practical guide to the various types of mental health problems and the many different treatments currently deployed. It is intended to be of interest to sufferers of mental illness and their families, friends or carers. The book covers stress-related problems, including anxiety states and phobias, depression and manic depression, schizophrenia, dementia (which may eventually affect one in five people), drug problems (including alcohol, eating disorders, personality disorders and the ethics Chapters look at such topics as the various minor and major disorders, and the ethics and law relating to mental health surrounding psychiatric problems. Complete with a wealth of case histories, a glossary explaining psychiatric jargon and a directory of addresses for mental health organizations, this comprehensive guide also explains what is known about mental illnes, what psychiatrists and other mental health professionals do, what happens to people admitted to hospital or community care, and what other treatment and support is available. An information section includes a list of self-help groups and patients' organizations.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780006375906 |
| ISBN 10 | 0006375901 |
| Title | Consumer Guide to Mental Health |
| Author | Trish Groves |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 1995-08-07 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Prizes | Winner of Medical Journal Association's Best Book Award 1996 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |