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Are ups and downs in mood bipolar? Can difficulty focusing be due to something other than ADHD? What are the possible causes of insomnia? How is a delusion different from an overvalued idea? Dr. Richa Bhatia answers common questions about mental illness and treatments in this bookMental health is an integral part of overall health and well-being. It is estimated that on average, almost one person out of a family would suffer from a psychiatric disorder at some point. Theconsequences and sequelae of not getting treatment for psychiatric disorders can be many, and at times, severe. Early recognition is important, and effective treatment is available. This book is written in a question and answer format, answering many questions that people commonly have about psychiatric conditions or treatments, with the goal to enhance awareness so that more and more people seek treatment in a timely manner.

Richa Bhatia, MD is a Board-Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist. She has served as a faculty member in the departments of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She is the author of the book: ‘Demystifying Psychiatric Conditions and Treatments’ and Associate Editor for Current Psychiatry. She is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and recipient of the Marian Butterfield award.