Understanding mental health

Provides an introduction and understanding to schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.

Presents an overview of the mental, behavioral, and physical impairments of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, as well as new research, treatments and methods for managing behavioral issues.

"Studies indicate that approximately four percent of adolescents experience serious depression. Depression and other mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, occur across all age groups, genders, economic classes, and ethnic groups. This informative title examines the causes and symptoms of depression and other mood disorders and provides information about treatment options. A chapter on caring for others discusses the difficulties young people encounter living with or caring for siblings or parents who are depressed or have a mood disorder"--Publisher.

Provides an overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other emotional and behavioral disorders, and discusses symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

"Autism Spectrum Disorder is a term used to describe a group of developmental disorders that include autism, Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and others... provides insight into how people diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them and promotes understanding and acceptance..."--Provided by publisher.

"Anxiety disorders, such as phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are the most common group of mental illnesses in the United States. Recent studies suggest eight percent of U.S. teenagers suffer from an anxiety disorder. This informative title examines different anxiety disorders, including their causes, symptoms, effects, and treatment options. A chapter on caring for others discusses how anxiety and phobias affect young people with siblings and parents who have the disorder"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents an overview of the mental, behavioral, and physical impairments of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, as well as new research, treatments and methods for managing behavioral issues.

Provides an introduction and understanding to schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.

"Studies indicate that approximately four percent of adolescents experience serious depression. Depression and other mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, occur across all age groups, genders, economic classes, and ethnic groups. This informative title examines the causes and symptoms of depression and other mood disorders and provides information about treatment options. A chapter on caring for others discusses the difficulties young people encounter living with or caring for siblings or parents who are depressed or have a mood disorder"--Publisher.

Provides an overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other emotional and behavioral disorders, and discusses symptoms, causes, and treatment options.