Encyclopedia Of Mental Health, 3rd Edition (PDF)

By Howard S. Friedman, Charlotte H. Markey
Encyclopedia of Mental Health, Third Edition, Three Volume Set brings together emerging trends and discoveries to paint a picture of mental health in the context of overall health and well-being. This new edition comprises 260 comprehensive chapters on topics like depression, schizophrenia, mood disorders, suicide, personality disorders, dementia, panic attacks, paranoia, somatization, conduct disorder, dissociative disorders, obsessive–compulsive disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, phobias, divorce, PTSD, burn-out, grief, as well as up-and-coming research findings on mental health topics in the wake of Covid-19. The book also includes therapies such as cognitive therapy, behaviorist, psychoanalytic, constructivist, exposure therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapies, biofeedback, and more.
Moreover, the encyclopedia explores links to behavioral medicine, health psychology and other aspects of physical health. Coverage of the validity of psychiatric diagnosis is also included, as are the positive aspects of mental health, including forgiveness, gratitude, happiness, hope, empathy, humor, awe, self-healing personalities, heroism, altruism, and growth.

Provides fully up-to-date descriptions of the neurological, social, genetic and psychological factors that affect the individual and society
Covers the many old and new mental health issues and topics that the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated and highlighted globally
Contains more than 260 thematically arranged articles written by domain experts in the field
Follow a consistent style and templated format written in a concise and accessible style

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Academic Press; 3rd edition (July 5, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Digital eBook ‏ : ‎ 2558 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323914977
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323914970