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A Straightforward Guide to Understanding Mental Illness (Paperback)

by Mariane Richards (Author)
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  • Paperback: 196 pages
  • Publisher: Straightforward Publishing; 3rd Revised edition edition (1 Aug 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1903909325
  • ISBN-13: 978-1903909324
  • Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 14.2 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 911,027 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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How is 'mental illness' diagnosed, and what is it like to experience one? Is it the same as 'being mad'? Who the 'Therapists' and what do they do? What happens in a Psychiatric Hospital? I have written this book, from both professional and personal experience, to answer some of these frequently asked questions. The book is deliberately written in an easy to understand style, as the subject can be very complex.

I have covered a very wide range of areas, with clarifying case histories, drawn from the people I have seen during my career . There are also descriptions of medical and complementary therapies, how medical Therapists treat patients, the Mental Health Act, and a range of clarifying diagrams. Finally, I conclude with sections on stress, useful reading and web sites, and how to compile your own collection of comforting quotations.

Your interest may stem from personal experience, knowing someone with mental illness, or the fact that you have an enquiring mind. Mental health workers, Psychiatrists and General Practitioners may also find the book useful as recommended reading for patients; these professionals do not always have time for the comprehensive explanations which often allay worries and fears.

I do hope you will enjoy reading my book and recommend it to interested friends and colleagues. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



From the Author

My major problem in writing this book was in deciding what would be interesting, and presenting the facts in enough (but not too much) detail. My publisher was constrained by the final cost of the publication. I hope we have reached a compromise, which will provide you, the reader, with a good basic introduction to a number of mental health topics. I wish the book could have been twice as long. If there is enough interest, this may become possible.

I have covered areas ranging from detection to the diagnosis stage, with sample case histories. I have also included descriptions of medical and complementary therapies, how medical Therapists treat patients, and a small section on the Mental Health Act. My range of diagrams should help you to grasp this complex subject.

In the final chapters, are some of my own 'stress-busters'. I hope they work as well for you, as they did for me, during my own periods of depressive illness. I do hope you will enjoy reading my book and will feel able to recommend it to interested friends and colleagues. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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1.0 out of 5 stars appaling and biased account, 4 Feb 2008
By Mrs. M. Laird (Lancashire, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Straightforward Guide to Understanding Mental Illness (Straightforward Guides) (Paperback)
I did not like this book at all, I thought that the descriptions of mental illness were biased amd from a very negative slant. I feel that the the author was irresponsible given the title of the book is aimed at people with very little understanding of mental illness, the content reinforces damaging stigmas and prejudices of people with mental illness.
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