Mental Health and Mental Disorders: An Encyclopedia of Conditions, Treatments, and Well-Being [3 volumes]

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Serving as an indispensable resource for students and general-interest readers alike, this three-volume work provides a comprehensive view of mental health that covers both mental well-being and mental illness. A three-volume ready-reference encyclopedia, this up-to-date work supplies a holistic introduction to the fields of mental health and mental disorders that is written specifically for high school students and college students. Covering the full continuum of mental health, the set describes typical functioning, including biology and neurology of the brain, emotions, and the traits and characteristics of mental well-being. It also addresses mental disorders and conditions, from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to phobias and schizophrenia. Mental Health and Mental Disorders: An Encyclopedia of Conditions, Treatments, and Well-Being highlights important concepts and phenomena, key individuals, treatment techniques, organizations, and diagnostic tools to give readers a complete view of this broad field of study. It also investigates all sides of wellness, exploring what it means to be "normal" and consistently identifying the links between lifestyle and mental health. The encyclopedia is consistent with the goals of AP psychology curricula and addresses the various disorders classified in the new edition of the APA Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-V-TR).

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The prose is uniformly clear and easy to read, easily understood by students and nonprofessionals. . . . This is a sound purchase for college libraries as well as public libraries. * Booklist *
[T]he work does fill an important niche by updating and expanding current information intended for a wide audience. Written at a level appropriate for general readers, it also makes a welcome addition to collections used by students and scholars. Summing Up: Recommended. All readership levels. * Choice *
Top Community College Resource, February 2017 * Choice *

Author Bio

Len Sperry, PhD, MD, is professor of counselor education at Florida Atlantic University.