Health Reference Series: Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook

Editor: Hayes, Kevin
Publication Year: 2021
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.

Single-User Purchase Price: $87.00
Unlimited-User Purchase Price: $130.50
ISBN: 978-1-80316-102-0
Category: Health & Medicine - Health
Image Count: 24
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents

Consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of various mental illnesses, and the special mental health concerns of children and adolescents, older adults, and other groups, along with tips for maintaining mental wellness. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

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Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • Part 1. The Brain and Mental Health
  • Chapter 1—Mental Health Begins with Healthy Brain Functions
  • Chapter 2—The Components of Mental Health
  • Chapter 3—Mental-Health Statistics
  • Chapter 4—Lifestyles and Mental Health
  • Chapter 5—Developing and Reinforcing Mental Wellness
  • Chapter 6—Mental Health at Work
  • Chapter 7—The Stigma of Mental Illness
  • Part 2. Mental Illnesses
  • Chapter 8—Suicide and Mental Illness
  • Chapter 9—Depressive Disorders
  • Chapter 10—Bipolar Disorder
  • Chapter 11—Anxiety Disorders
  • Chapter 12—Phobias and Fears
  • Chapter 13—Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Chapter 14—Psychotic Disorders
  • Chapter 15—Personality Disorders
  • Chapter 16—Eating and Body Image Disorders
  • Chapter 17—Addictions
  • Chapter 18—Impulse Control Disorders
  • Chapter 19—Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
  • Chapter 20—Reproductive Health and Mental Health
  • Chapter 21—Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis
  • Chapter 22—Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders
  • Chapter 23—Mania and Hypomania
  • Part 3. Pediatric Mental-Health Concerns
  • Chapter 24—Childhood Mental Disorders
  • Chapter 25—Mental Healthcare for Children and Teens
  • Chapter 26—Anxiety, Depression, and Children's Mental Health
  • Chapter 27—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Chapter 28—Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder among Children
  • Chapter 29—Behavior Disorder in Children
  • Chapter 30—Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Chapter 31—Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens
  • Chapter 32—Language and Speech Disorders
  • Chapter 33—Learning Disorders
  • Chapter 34—Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections
  • Chapter 35—Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children
  • Chapter 36—Helping Children and Teens Cope with Violence and Disaster
  • Part 4. Other Populations with Distinctive Mental-Health Concerns
  • Chapter 37—Mental-Health Issues among Older Adults
  • Chapter 38—Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual Mental-Health Issues
  • Chapter 39—Victims of Trauma and Disaster
  • Chapter 40—Mental-Health Issues among Minority and Immigrant Populations
  • Part 5. Mental-Health Treatments
  • Chapter 41—Recognizing a Mental-Health Emergency
  • Chapter 42—Recovery Is Possible
  • Chapter 43—Mental-Healthcare Services
  • Chapter 44—Mental-Health Medications
  • Chapter 45—Brain Stimulation Therapies
  • Chapter 46—Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Mental Healthcare
  • Chapter 47—Pets Are Good for Mental Health
  • Chapter 48—Technology and the Future of Mental-Health Treatment
  • Chapter 49—Health Insurance and Mental-Health Services
  • Chapter 50—Working with a Mental-Health Condition
  • Part 6. Mental Illness Co-occurring with Other Disorders
  • Chapter 51—COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Chapter 52—Cancer and Mental Health
  • Chapter 53—Diabetes and Mental Health
  • Chapter 54—Epilepsy and Mental Health
  • Chapter 55—Heart Disease and Mental Health
  • Chapter 56—Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Mental Health
  • Chapter 57—Chronic Pain and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Chapter 58—Sleep Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Chapter 59—Stroke and Mental Health
  • Part 7. Additional Help and Information
  • Chapter 60—A Glossary of Terms Related to Mental Health
  • Chapter 61—Crisis Hotlines and Helplines
  • Chapter 62—Mental-Health Disorders: Resources for Information and Support