Description
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.- Discusses the epidemiology of mental health conditions- Written in an easy-to-read format with focus boxes for easy comprehension- Includes case studies for all listed major mental disorders
Table of Contents
Part I: Overview of Mental Health1. Introduction2. Neurotransmitters and Mental Health3. Epidemiology of Mental DisordersPart II: Major Mental Disorders4. Mood Disorders5. Anxiety Disorders6. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders7. Dissociative Disorders8. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders9. Personality Disorders10. Sleep-Wake Disorders11. Sexuality; Gender Dysphoria; and Paraphilias12. Substance-Related DisordersPart III: Mental Disorders in Special Population Groups13. Older Adults and Mental Health Issues14. Women and Mental Health Issues15. Children; Adolescents; and Mental Health Issues16. Cultural Factors and Minorities17. The Homelessness Crisis18. Suicides and HomicidesPart IV: Mental Health Treatment19. Hospital Psychiatry20. Community Mental Health Based on Outpatient Services21. Psychotherapy22. Prevention of Mental Health Crises
