Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Mental Illnesses and Disorders: Awareness and Understanding)

Poole, H. W.

ISBN 10: 1422233731 ISBN 13: 9781422233733

Publisher: Mason Crest

Synopsis

Introduces obsessive-compulsive disorder, discussing the symptoms, causes, and treatment.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 9 Up-By providing straightforward, well-researched information, this series fosters tolerance and understanding of different mental illnesses and disorders and discusses their possible causes, effects, and treatments. Each title begins with the sentence "People who cope with mental illness and disorders deserve our empathy and respect": a poignant statement that reflects this set's compassionate perspective. The books present relatable examples in order to shed light on these disorders, while at the same time demystifying some of their more uncommon aspects and dispelling stereotypes. Each chapter starts with a "Words to Understand" section, which points out important vocabulary, and ends with "Research Project" and "Text-Based Question" portions that expand upon what has already been discussed and encourage students to search more deeply for evidence in the text. VERDICT A detailed, respectful, and thoughtful look at mental health topics.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mason Crest
• ISBN 10: 1422233731
• ISBN 13: 9781422233733
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48