_
Encyclopedia of Mental Health, Second Edition,_ tackles the subject of
mental health, arguably one of the biggest issues facing modern
society. The book presents a comprehensive overview of the many
genetic, neurological, social, and psychological factors that affect
mental health, also describing the impact of mental health on the
individual and society, and illustrating the factors that aid positive
mental health.
The book contains 245 peer-reviewed articles written by more than 250
expert authors and provides essential material on assessment, theories
of personality, specific disorders, therapies, forensic issues,
ethics, and cross-cultural and sociological aspects. Both
professionals and libraries will find this timely work indispensable.
* Provides fully up-to-date descriptions of the neurological, social,
genetic, and psychological factors that affect the individual and
society
* Contains more than 240 articles written by domain experts in the
field
* Written in an accessible style using terms that an educated
layperson can understand
* Of interest to public as well as research libraries with coverage
of many important topics, including marital health, divorce, couples
therapy, fathers, child custody, day care and day care providers,
extended families, and family therapy
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780123970459
Publisert
2016
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Academic Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter