Essentials of Mental Health (PDF)

By Jahangir Moini MD MPH, Anthony LoGalbo, Amparo Gutierrez, Patrick J. Aragon 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

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Academic Press; 1st edition (November 25, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 500 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0443223130
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0443223136