Essentials of Mental Health

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.

Περιεχόμενα:

Part I: Overview of Mental Health
1. Introduction
2. Neurotransmitters and Mental Health
3. Epidemiology of Mental Disorders

Part II: Major Mental Disorders
4. Mood Disorders
5. Anxiety Disorders
6. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
7. Dissociative Disorders
8. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
9. Personality Disorders
10. Sleep-Wake Disorders
11. Sexuality; Gender Dysphoria; and Paraphilias
12. Substance-Related Disorders

Part III: Mental Disorders in Special Population Groups
13. Older Adults and Mental Health Issues
14. Women and Mental Health Issues
15. Children; Adolescents; and Mental Health Issues
16. Cultural Factors and Minorities
17. The Homelessness Crisis
18. Suicides and Homicides

Part IV: Mental Health Treatment
19. Hospital Psychiatry
20. Community Mental Health Based on Outpatient Services
21. Psychotherapy
22. Prevention of Mental Health Crises