A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada

Elliot M. Goldner; Emily Jenkins; Jessica Prairie; Dan Bilsker

ISBN 10: 1551303914 / ISBN 13: 9781551303918

Published by Canadian Scholars' Press, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada
• Publisher: Canadian Scholars' Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1551303914
• ISBN 13: 9781551303918
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

This volume examines mental health and illness in Canada. It covers the definition of mental health; the biological and social science perspectives on it; current diagnostic systems and approaches and the main categories of mental disorders; substance use, dependence, and addictive behavior; mental health and illness among children, youth, and adults; sex, gender, and sexuality; culture and ethnicity; responding to mental health crisis, emergency, and disaster; treatment for disorders; mental health services, professions, and practices; and opportunities to improve population and public health. This edition has been updated to reflect recent scientific findings, changes in terminology, and current research on the diagnostic classifications and epidemiology of mental illnesses in Canada. Annotation 2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)