Kevin Hayes - Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook

MENTAL HEALTH
DISORDERS

SOURCEBOOK

EIGHTH EDITION

Health Reference Series

MENTAL HEALTH
DISORDERS

SOURCEBOOK

EIGHTH EDITION

Provides Basic Consumer Health Information about Healthy Brain Functioning and Mental Illnesses Including Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Anxiety Disorders (ADs), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Psychotic and Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders (ICDs), and More

Along with Information about Medications and Treatments, Mental-Health Concerns in Specific Groups Such as Children, Adolescents, Older Adults, Minority Populations, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual, a Glossary of Terms Related to Mental Health, and Directories of Resources for Additional Help and Information

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Bibliographic Note

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OMNIGRAPHICS

Kevin Hayes, Managing Editor

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Copyright 2021 Omnigraphics

ISBN 978-0-7808-1970-2

E-ISBN 978-0-7808-1971-9

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Hayes, Kevin (Editor of health information), editor.

Title: Mental health disorders sourcebook: basic consumer health information about healthy brain functioning and mental illnesses including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic and personality disorders, eating disorders, impulse control disorders, and more; along with information about medications and treatments, mental health concerns in specific groups such as children, adolescents, older adults, minority populations, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual, a glossary of related terms, and directories of resources for additional help and information / edited by Kevin Hayes.

Description: Eighth edition. | Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, Inc., [2021] | Series: Health reference series | Includes index. | Summary: Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of various mental illnesses, and the special mental-health concerns of children and other groups, along with tips for maintaining mental wellness. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources-- Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021033372 (print) | LCCN 2021033373 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780819702 (library binding) | ISBN 9780780819719 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Mental illness. | Psychiatry.

Classification: LCC RC454.4.M458 2021 (print) | LCC RC454.4 (ebook) | DDC 616.89--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021033372

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021033373

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The information in this publication was compiled from the sources cited and from other sources considered reliable. While every possible effort has been made to ensure reliability, the publisher will not assume liability for damages caused by inaccuracies in the data, and makes no warranty, express or implied, on the accuracy of the information contained herein.

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Book

Mental health encompasses thoughts, actions, and feelings. Individuals who are mentally healthy are able to cope with challenges in life, handle stress, deal with anger, maintain meaningful relationships with others, and enjoy a normal life. Despite the benefits, maintaining a healthy mind is not always possible, hence mental disorders are common. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), atleast one in five adults in the United States live with a mental disorder. Mental illnesses include various conditions that differ in degree of severity, ranging from mild to moderate to severe and estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment.

Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook, Eighth Edition discusses how the brain works, the components of mental health, and about developing and reinforcing mental wellness. It details the major types of mental illness and their treatments, including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and disorders that impact behavior, including impulse control disorders (ICDs), addictions, and eating disorders. A special section looks at pediatric mental-health concerns and another examines the distinctive concerns of other specific populations. Information about the relationship between mental health and other co-occurring illnesses, such as cancer, epilepsy, heart disease, pain, and sleep disorder, are also included. The book concludes with a glossary of terms related to mental health, a list of crisis hotlines, and a directory of mental-health organizations.

How to Use This Book

This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest. Chapters are devoted to single topics within a part.

explains the components of healthy brain functioning and the statistics. It also discusses lifestyle and other factors that can help reinforce mental wellness such as controlling anger, coping with grief and breakup, and tips on handling stress.

begins with information about the various classifications of mental-health disorders, including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and other disorders that impact behavior. It also includes details on the reproductive health, mania and hypomania, and postpartum depression.

describes the special issues that arise when children and teens have psychiatric needs. It offers specific details about some of the most commonly occurring mental-health issues among young people, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities (LDs), depression, and bipolar disorder.

addresses mental health concerns among men, women, older adults, and other groups. It includes issues that deal with the psychological impact of prejudice and discrimination by people of different sexual identity, people who have experienced trauma, disaster, or loss, and health issues that can arise for minority or immigrant population.

addresses the different ways mental-health disorders are diagnosed and treated. It offers guidelines for identifying mental- health emergencies, explains the services available from different types of mental-health professionals, and discusses the medications used to help control symptoms of mental illness. The part also includes chapters about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for mental healthcare, types of therapies that are available, health insurance and its features, and how technology plays an important role in medical treatment.