Out of order : young adult manual of mental illness and recovery : mental illnesses, personality disorders, learning problems, intellectual disabilities & treatment and recovery

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Title:

Author:

Carlson, Dale, 1935-

ISBN:

9781884158377

Physical Description:

xx, 225 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Abstract:

Presents a manual for young adults to aid them in understanding mental illness and recovery, covering such topics as suicidal thoughts, personality disorders, learning problems, and intellectual disabilities.

Subject Term:

Psychology, Pathological.

Mental health services.

Psychiatry.

Format:

Books

Publication Date:

2013

Language:

English

Holds: Copies:

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Library	Material Type	Item Barcode	Shelf Number	Location
Searching... Glen Allen Library	Teen book	38674115672337	YA 616.89 CARLSON	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

This is a manual for teens and young adults to help them understand mental illness and recovery. It covers such topics as mental illnesses, suicidal thoughts, personality disorders, learning problems, intellectual disabilities, treatment, and recovery. This book will help answer questions like: What is mental illness? What are the symptoms? Do you need help? How do you find the right kind of help? How can you take responsibility yourself for understanding and recovery. It discusses treatments, therapies, medications, support groups, and contains a disorders dictionary, resources for help, relevant websites, and an index.

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 9 Up-This sweeping synopsis of mental conditions is presented in four sections, each of which includes the perspective of someone who's "been there." Chapters provide descriptions of various symptoms, treatments, and causes along with prescriptions for coping and recovery. "Self-Test Questions," a "Mental Disorders Dictionary," and, finally, correlative resources, including websites, hotlines, and addresses for various organizations, are included. The illustrations are slightly reminiscent of the works of Hieronymus Bosch; they are thought-provoking yet might inadvertently seem disconcerting. This accessible book offers a narrative enriched with first-person vignettes personalizing topics relating to mental disorders.-Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.