Mental Illness

Name: Mental Illness
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ISBN: 9780737729481

ISBN-10: 0737729481

ISBN-13: 9780737729481

Edition: 2007

Authors: Mary E. Williams

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Editor Mary E. Williams has compiled several fascinating essays that debate various issues regard mental illness. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate whether mental illness is a serious problem, how society should address it, how it impacts the young, and what treatments are effective. Are the mentally ill denied access to medicines? Is involuntary psychiatric treatment unethical? Do depressed teens need antidepressants? The answers to these questions and many more are found within this book.

Book details

List price: $33.80
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 12/8/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.704
Language: English



Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?


Introduction


How Serious a Problem Is Mental Illness?


Chapter Preface


Mental Illness Is Prevalent in America


The Prevalence of Mental Illness in America Has Been Exaggerated


The Mentally Ill Are Often Denied Access to Effective Medicines


Medicines for Mental Illness Are Overprescribed


Periodical Bibliography


How Should Society Address Mental Illness?


Chapter Preface


The Mentally Ill Often Need Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment


Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Is Unethical


Mentally Ill Veterans Need More Effective Psychotherapy


Psychotherapy May Not Benefit Military Veterans


Society Should Recognize Mental Illness as a Source of Creativity


Society Should Not View Mental Illness as a Source of Creativity


Periodical Bibliography


What Mental Health Issues Do Youths Face?


Chapter Preface


Childhood Autism Is a Serious Problem


Many Diagnoses of Autism Are False


Depressed Teens Need Antidepressants


Antidepressants Can Be Dangerous for Teens


Government-Sponsored Mental Health Screenings Would Benefit Children: President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health


Government-Sponsored Mental Health Screenings Would Not Benefit Children


Periodical Bibliography


What Treatments for Mental Illness Are Effective?


Chapter Preface


Electroconvulsive Therapy Can Be Effective


The Results of Electroconvulsive Therapy Are Unpredictable


Schizophrenics Can Choose to Cure Themselves


Schizophrenics Cannot Choose to Cure Themselves


Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is Effective


Accepting Negative Thoughts May Be More Effective than Cognitive Behavioral Therapy


Periodical Bibliography


For Further Discussion


Organizations to Contact


Bibliography of Books


Index