Understanding Mental Illness

A Comprehensive Guide to Mental Health Disorders for Family and Friends

By: Carlin Barnes MD, Marketa Wills MD

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Hardcover | 10 September 2019

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192 Pages

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Get the straight facts about mental illness from two Harvard trained psychiatrists.

More than 40 million people in the US suffer from mental health problems—yet less than half receive adequate care and treatment. Even in the 21st century with the most advanced medical care in the world, social stigma still surrounds psychiatric problems, and this, combined with a lack of understanding, perpetuates a national mental health crisis affecting those in need and their families.

Ignoring and/or being unaware of a problem can have devastating effects in our families and for society at large—many people living with mental illness go untreated, and as a result, people with untreated mental illnesses make up one third of the nation’s homeless population and can be imprisoned.

To meet these challenges, Dr. Carlin Barnes and Dr. Marketa Wills have written this necessary and comprehensive, practical guide to educate and help everyone better understand mental health. Each chapter offers insights and wisdom concerning a variety of psychiatric conditions, including:

Mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Personality disorders
Substance abuse issues
Eating disorders
Women’s mental health issues
Suicide in America
Geriatric mental health
Professional athletes and mental health
And more

Armed with this knowledge, you and your loved one can better appreciate the real struggles at hand, and as a result, seek the proper care needed.

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