Mental Illness

Name: Mental Illness
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ISBN: 9780737703474

ISBN-10: 0737703474

ISBN-13: 9780737703474

Edition: 2nd 2000

Authors: Tamara L. Roleff, Laura K. Egendorf

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Book details

List price: $23.70
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Cengage Gale
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 191
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English

Tamara L. Roleff is a published author and an editor of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Tamara L. Roleff include The Olympics (At Issue Series), Genetic Engineering (Compact Research Series), Body Piercing and Tattoos (At Issue Series).



Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?


Introduction


How Should Mental Illnesses Be Defined?


Chapter Preface


Mental Illness Is Too Broadly Defined


Mental Illness Is Not Too Broadly Defined


Mental Illness Is a Disease


Mental Illness Is Not a Disease


Some Unusual Behaviors Are Signs of Mental Illness


Normal Women's Behavior Is Erroneously Classified as Mental Illness


Immoral Behavior Should Not Be Excused as a Sign of Mental Illness


Periodical Bibliography


How Should Society Deal with the Mentally Ill?


Chapter Preface


Severely Mentally Ill Persons Should Be Institutionalized


Institutionalization Harms Most Mentally Ill Persons


Mental Health Should Be Treated on a Par with Physical Health


Mental Health Should Not Be Treated on a Par with Physical Health


The Mentally Ill Should Be Accommodated in the Workplace


Personality Disorders Should Not Be Accommodated in the Workplace


Periodical Bibliography


What Mental Health Issues Do Children Face?


Chapter Preface


Antidepressants Are Helpful for Depressed Children


Antidepressants for Children Are Overprescribed


Childhood Attention Deficit Disorder Is a Serious Problem


The Extent of Childhood Attention Deficit Disorder Is Exaggerated


Ritalin Is Safe and Effective for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder


Ritalin Is Dangerous


Periodical Bibliography


What Mental Health Treatments Are Beneficial?


Chapter Preface


Psychotherapy Is Effective Consumer Reports


Psychotherapy Is Harmful and Ineffective


Electroconvulsive Therapy Is an Effective Treatment for Schizophrenia and Depression


Electroconvulsive Therapy Causes Severe Brain Damage


Periodical Bibliography


For Further Discussion


Organizations to Contact


Bibliography of Books


Index