Essentials of Mental Health is an authoritative guide designed to provide comprehensive mental health knowledge that caters to professionals and students alike. The book reviews major mental disorders, including mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, as well as conditions like schizophrenia and sleep-wake disorders. Each disorder has specific symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and case studies to illustrate real-world applications. Special populations, such as older adults, women, children, and cultural minorities are given focused attention, underscoring unique mental health challenges and considerations. The book concludes with a comprehensive section on treatment options, ranging from hospital psychiatry to community-based services and psychotherapy techniques.
It is a well-rounded resource that equips readers with the latest insights and practical tools for effective mental health care and intervention.
- ISBN13 9780443223136
- Publish Date 1 December 2024
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
- Imprint Academic Press Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 500
- Language English