Mental Illness

Name: Mental Illness
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ISBN: 9780737743487

ISBN-10: 0737743484

ISBN-13: 9780737743487

Edition: 2009

Authors: Lorraine Savage

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Students must often make informed decisions about serious issues that will affect the course of their lives. Smoking, drunk driving, and violence are just a few of these challenging issues. Focusing on topics of special concern to students, the Issues That Concern You series helps make these complex issues less intimidating and more accessible. Each volume presents eight to twelve readings from a variety of perspectives that allow students to better understand and navigate the highlighted topic. Color photos, charts, graphs, tables and editorial cartoons reinforce information as well as present important statistical data. Each volume also includes factual analysis taken from a variety of…

Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Cengage Gale
Publication date: 3/20/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English



Introduction



Facts About the Most Common Mental Illnesses Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration



Many Factors Cause Mental Illness




Genes Cause Mental Illness




Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Help Treat Mental Illness




Depression Is Underdiagnosed




Depression Is Overdiagnosed




Bipolar Disorder Is Underdiagnosed in Youth




Antidepressant Use Must Be Monitored to Be Effective




Positive Psychology May Help Treat Mental Illness Harvard Medical School



Legislation Is Needed to Protect the Mentally Ill World Health Organization



A Woman Survives Schizophrenia




A Woman Lives with Bipolar Disorder British Journal of General Practice


Appendix


What You Should Know About Mental Illness


What You Should Do About Mental Illness


Organizations to Contact


Bibliography


Index


Picture Credits