| A Primer on Mental Disorders: A Guide for Educators, Families, and Students Contributor(s): Allen, Thomas E. (Author), Liebman, Mayer C. (Author), Park, Lee Crandall (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810839202 ISBN-13: 9780810839205 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $72.27 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2001 Annotation: 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 students and others who suffer from various disorders. Arranged by broad category (following the DSM-IV-TR, the standard reference for medical professionals), disorders are described, along with notes about treatment and 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, and, as such, belongs in every school and public library, as well as institutions of higher learning and the offices of school counselors and administrators. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - General - Medical | Mental Health - Health & Fitness |
| Dewey: 616.89 |
| LCCN: 00067053 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 7.04" W x 10.08" (0.91 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |