A Primer on Mental Disorders: A Guide for Educators, Families and Students - Hardcover

Allen, Thomas E; Liebman, Mayer C; Park, Lee Crandall

9780810839199: A Primer on Mental Disorders: A Guide for Educators, Families and Students

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810839199 ISBN 13: 9780810839199

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 2001

From four practicing physicians comes this down-to-earth, easy to understand introduction to mental disorders-essentially a "what is it" book to help identify disorders, understand the ramifications, and assist teachers and families in providing a supportive environment for anyone who suffers from mental disorders. Arranged by broad category (following the DSM-IV-TR, the standard reference for medical professionals), disorders and their treatments are described, along with a list of helpful resources for the classroom, library, and home. Appendixes list important advocacy and support groups, appropriate videos for classroom viewing, and Web sites for further information. This useful tool makes a difficult subject readily accessible to students, teachers, and the general public. A Primer on Mental Disorders belongs in every school and public library and institutions of higher learning, as well as the offices of school counselors and administrators.

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Review:

Teachers and school administrators who have students or parents suffering from the listed conditions will find the beginning of guidance here and will be able to formulate intelligent questions as they seek help beyond this text. High school and college students will find the text useful both for research and to come to a clearer understanding of the mental health issues faced by themselves, their friends, and their families.--VOYA

Handy and readable.--Medical Reference Services Quarterly

A useful first source of guidance and consultation for nonprofessionals, this is recommended for public libraries and collections serving counselors and health educators.--Library Journal

Synopsis:

The recent rash of school shootings and youth violence across the nation has brought home to educators the value of having a text that can be used in mental hygiene classes by teachers and pupils to discuss mental illness in classroom settings. This is that book. The authors define and describe the many forms of mental illness in a simple but organized way that will allow for discussion and further research of the topics. This is not a be all and end all authority. It is a stepping stone to mental health education and is intended to be used as a guide for teachers, school administrators and parents navigating the field of mental illness. This volume includes discussion of the major diagnoses and refers readers ton other sources for more rare disorders. The appendices refer readers to professional and government resources as well as resources on the world wide web. This book is intended to bring greater understanding of mental illness and it is hoped that it will be used in middle schools and high schools to bring students and educators a better understanding of the mental health issues facing today's youth.

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