Encyclopedia of Mental Health

The Encyclopedia of Mental Health, Third Edition, Three Volume Set is a comprehensive resource that explores mental health in the context of overall health and well-being, covering topics such as depression, schizophrenia, mood disorders, suicide, and more. It includes therapies like cognitive therapy and explores links to behavioral medicine and health psychology. The book also highlights the positive aspects of mental health, such as forgiveness, gratitude, happiness, and growth.

Format: Multiple-component retail product
Length: 2558 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

The Encyclopedia of Mental Health, Third Edition, Three Volume Set is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that delves into the multifaceted realm of mental health, encompassing its relationship with overall health and well-being. This groundbreaking edition comprises an impressive 260 comprehensive chapters, covering a wide range of topics such as depression, schizophrenia, mood disorders, suicide, personality disorders, dementia, panic attacks, paranoia, somatization, conduct disorder, dissociative disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Alzheimer's disease, phobias, divorce, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), burn-out, grief, and emerging research findings in the aftermath of COVID-19.

In addition to its extensive coverage, the encyclopedia explores various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive therapy, behaviorist therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, constructivist therapy, exposure therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapies, biofeedback, and more. It also delves into the interconnectedness of mental health with behavioral medicine, health psychology, and other aspects of physical health.

Furthermore, the encyclopedia provides valuable insights into the validity of psychiatric diagnoses, highlighting both the positive aspects of mental health, such as forgiveness, gratitude, happiness, hope, empathy, humor, awe, self-healing personalities, heroism, altruism, and growth, as well as the challenges and complexities associated with mental health.

This comprehensive encyclopedia is an invaluable resource for professionals, students, researchers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of mental health and its impact on individuals and society. Its extensive coverage, comprehensive therapeutic approaches, and exploration of the broader context of mental health make it a must-have for anyone interested in this field.

Weight: 7330g
Dimension: 229 x 298 x 137 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323914970
Edition number: 3 ed