Mood Disorders (Compact Research: Diseases & Disorders)

Mooney, Carla

ISBN 10: 1601521197 ISBN 13: 9781601521194

Publisher: Referencepoint Press, 2010

Synopsis

Experts estimate that approximately 9.5 percent of people in the United States over the age of 18 have a mood disorder. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Are Mood Disorders? What Causes Mood Disorders? How Do Mood Disorders Affect People? What Treatments Are Available for Mood Disorders?

About this title

From Booklist:

With objectivity and depth, the Compact Research: Diseases and Disorders series brings together various types of mental and physical illnesses. Each book begins with a general overview followed by a focus on statistics, causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention. With a focus on youth, Mood Disorders discusses the two main categories: unipolar (if untreated, the number-one risk for suicide) and bipolar (which swings between depression and mania). The readable page design features pull quotes and subtitles, with occasional photos throughout. At the end of each chapter, several pages of primary-source quotes from diverse viewpoints are highlighted, along with a detailed summary of helpful facts illustrated with color charts and graphs. Back matter includes information on key people, advocacy groups, and related organizations, as well as source notes and references. Great for group discussion, readers will appreciate that there are no easy solutions for these conditions and illnesses, but there is hope. Grades 7-12. --Hazel Rochman

About this edition

• Publisher: Referencepoint Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1601521197
• ISBN 13: 9781601521194
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 96