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.
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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).
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
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