Mental Health and Mental Disorders: An Encyclopedia of Conditions, Treatments, and Well-Being [3 volumes]

by Len Sperry (Editor)

Overview

Serving as an indispensable resource for students and general-interest readers alike, this three-volume work provides a comprehensive view of mental health that covers both mental well-being and mental illness.

A three-volume ready-reference encyclopedia, this up-to-date work supplies a holistic introduction to the fields of mental health and mental disorders that is written specifically for high school students and college students. Covering the full continuum of mental health, the set describes typical functioning, including biology and neurology of the brain, emotions, and the traits and characteristics of mental well-being. It also addresses mental disorders and conditions, from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to phobias and schizophrenia.

Mental Health and Mental Disorders: An Encyclopedia of Conditions, Treatments, and Well-Being highlights important concepts and phenomena, key individuals, treatment techniques, organizations, and diagnostic tools to give readers a complete view of this broad field of study. It also investigates all sides of wellness, exploring what it means to be "normal" and consistently identifying the links between lifestyle and mental health. The encyclopedia is consistent with the goals of AP psychology curricula and addresses the various disorders classified in the new edition of the APA Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-V-TR).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798216116752
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	12/14/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1456
File size:	11 MB
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Age Range:	7 - 17 Years

About the Author

Len Sperry, PhD, MD, is professor of counselor education at Florida Atlantic University.
Len Sperry, PhD, MD, is professor of counselor education at Florida Atlantic University.

Table of Contents

Alphabetical List of Entries,
Guide to Related Topics,
Preface,
Introduction: Mental Health,
Entries A–Z,
Glossary,
Organizations,
Recommended Resources,
About the Editors and Contributors,
Index,