Understanding Mental Health Book

Understanding Mental Health covers the common topics in the mental health area from stress to eating disorders, psychotic illness to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It also includes chapters on alcohol abuse, suicide and recovery from illness. It describes commonly prescribed medications and other treatments and tells you how mental health services in Ireland can be accessed. It has been written by a group of Irish-based mental health professionals with many years' experience working with individuals who develop mental health issues and with vast experience of dealing with their families. This easy-to-read book is structured in an accessible question-and-answer format. Commonly asked questions in relation to various conditions are covered. Each chapter ends with information about self-help groups, further reading materials and website addresses, so that if you wish you can do further research into your chosen topic. Understanding Mental Health is a very practical book that provides all the necessary information required by those who seek guidance and direction in relation to their own health and well-being. It will also be helpful for families or partners who may wish to better understand the challenges faced by their loved ones with mental health problems. School and college counsellors will also find this book useful, as it provides information in relation to difficulties encountered by those who seek their help. Edited by two of Ireland's best-known consultant psychiatrists, Dr Siobhán Barry and Dr Abbie Lane, it has a foreword by Vincent Browne. Dr Siobhán Barry, Consultant Psychiatrist, Cluain Mhuire Family Centre, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Dr Abbie Lane, Consultant Psychiatrist, St John of God Hospital Dublin.Read More