A Primer on Mental Disorders: A Guide for Educators, Families, and Students / Edition 192

by Thomas E. Allen, Mayer C. Liebman, Lee Crandall Park, William C. Wimmer

Overview

From four practicing physicians comes this down-to-earth, easy to understand introduction to mental disorders_essentially a 'what is it' book to help identify disorders, understand the ramifications, and assist teachers and families in providing a supportive environment for anyone who suffers from mental disorders. Arranged by broad category (following the DSM-IV-TR, the standard reference for medical professionals), disorders and their treatments are described, along with a list of helpful resources for the classroom, library, and home. Appendixes list important advocacy and support groups, appropriate videos for classroom viewing, and Web sites for further information. This useful tool makes a difficult subject readily accessible to students, teachers, and the general public. A Primer on Mental Disorders belongs in every school and public library and institutions of higher learning, as well as the offices of school counselors and administrators.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810839205
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/06/2001
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.92(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.47(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 17 Years

About the Author

The authors are all mainstream doctors, educated at top medical institutions: Thomas E. Allen, M.D. (Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons); Mayer C. Liebman, M.D. (New York University School of Medicine); Lee Crandall Park, M.D. (www.leecrandallparkmd.net) (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine) and William C. Wimmer, M.D. (University of Maryland School of Medicine).

Table of Contents

Part 1 Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence Chapter 2 Mental Retardation Chapter 3 Learning Disorders Chapter 4 Motor Skills Disorder—Developmental Coordination Disorder Chapter 5 Communication Disorders Chapter 6 Pervasive Developmental Disorders Chapter 7 Attention-Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Chapter 8 Feeding or Eating Disorders of Infancy or Early Childhood Chapter 9 Tic Disorders Chapter 10 Elimination Disorders Chapter 11 Other Disorders Part 12 Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, and Other Cognitive Disorders Chapter 13 Delirium Chapter 14 Dementia Chapter 15 Amnestic Disorder Chapter 16 Postconcussional Disorder Part 17 Substance-Related Disorders Chapter 18 Dependence and Abuse Chapter 19 Intoxication and Toxic Effects Chapter 20 Withdrawal Chapter 21 Substance-Induced Disorders Part 22 Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders Part 23 Mood Disorders Chapter 24 Depressive Disorders Chapter 25 Bipolar Disorders Part 26 Anxiety Disorders Chapter 27 Panic Disorder and Phobias Chapter 28 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Chapter 29 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Chapter 30 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Part 31 Somatoform Disorders Chapter 32 Somatization Disorder Chapter 33 Conversion Disorder Chapter 34 Pain Disorder Chapter 35 Hypochondriasis Chapter 36 Body Dysmorphic Disorder Part 37 Factitious Disorders Part 38 Dissociative Disorders Chapter 39 Dissociative Amnesia Chapter 40 Dissociative Fugue Chapter 41 Dissociative Identity Disorder Chapter 42 Depersonalization Disorder Part 43 Sexual Gender Identity Disorders Chapter 44 Paraphilia Chapter 45 Gender Identity Disorder Part 46 Eating Disorder Chapter 47 Anorexia Nervosa Chapter 48 Bulimia Nervosa Part 49 Sleep Disorders Chapter 50 Dyssomnias Chapter 51 Parasomnias Part 52 Impulse-Control Disorder Chapter 53 Intermittent Explosive Disorder Chapter 54 Kleptomania Chapter 55 Pyromania Chapter 56 Pathological Gambling Chapter 57 Trichotillomania Part 58 Adjustment Disorders Part 59 Personality Disorders Chapter 60 Paranoid Personality Disorder Chapter 61 Schizoid Personality Disorder Chapter 62 Schizotypal Personality Disorder Chapter 63 Antisocial Personality Disorder Chapter 64 Borderline Personality Disorder Chapter 65 Histrionic Personality Disorder Chapter 66 Narcissistic Personality Disorder Chapter 67 Avoidant Personality Disorder Chapter 68 Dependent Personality Disorder Chapter 69 Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Part 70 Other Conditions Chapter 71 Psychological Factors Affecting Medical (Physical) Conditions Chapter 72 Medication-Induced Movement Disorders Chapter 73 Other Syndromes Part 74 Conclusions—Where Do We Go from Here?

Editorial Reviews

Teachers and school administrators who have students or parents suffering from the listed conditions will find the beginning of guidance here and will be able to formulate intelligent questions as they seek help beyond this text. High school and college students will find the text useful both for research and to come to a clearer understanding of the mental health issues faced by themselves, their friends, and their families.

VOYA

Handy and readable.

Medical Reference Services Quarterly

Written by four practicing physicians associated with the faculties of the University of Maryland Medical School and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, this accessible volume is keyed to the latest revision of professional psychiatry's diagnostic manual (DSM-IV-R, 2000). The result is a one-stop-shopping approach to mental health that covers an impressive array of mental disorders. The text, which is well organized and reliable (it uses the same disorder headings as the DSM-IV-R), reflects the point of view that mental health is grounded in each individual's genetic endowment and life experiences. Entries include symptoms, affected groups, onset and course of the illness, and treatments divided into self-help materials and professional approaches. Specific medications are not listed. Congruent with its goal of educating a wide audience in mental health issues, the book provides the etymology of psychiatric terms, and it boasts a liberal use of classical quotes. Its selection of additional sources (books, videos, and web sites) is well chosen. A useful first source of guidance and consultation for nonprofessionals, this is recommended for public libraries and collections serving counselors and health educators. Antoinette Brinkman, MLS, Evansville, IN Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

This introduction to mental disorders helps families and other general readers classify disorders and understand their ramifications, and helps teachers and relatives provide a supportive environment for those who suffer from emotional problems and mental disorders. Arranged by broad category, chapters describe disorders and treatments and identify resources for classroom, library, and home use. Appendices list organizations, videos, and Web sites. Allen is a member of the faculty at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and has had a private psychiatric practice for 25 years. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Teachers and school administrators who have students or parents suffering from the listed conditions will find the beginning of guidance here and will be able to formulate intelligent questions as they seek help beyond this text. High school and college students will find the text useful both for research and to come to a clearer understanding of the mental health issues faced by themselves, their friends, and their families.--VOYA

Handy and readable.--Medical Reference Services Quarterly

A useful first source of guidance and consultation for nonprofessionals, this is recommended for public libraries and collections serving counselors and health educators.--Library Journal

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