{"product_id":"guide-to-mental-illness-2","title":"Guide to Mental Illness 2","description":"\u003cb\u003eAs I've retired, I'm reducing the price of my books - a thankyou to all my readers! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHE AUTHOR\u003cbr\u003eMarianne Richards MSc., DipTHP worked as a professional for over 2 decades in adult mental health, as a Rehab in an Asylum, a Counsellor in the NHS \u0026amp; private practice healthcare. Her qualifications include MSc., (Mental Health Practice), Diploma in Ericksonian (Brief) Therapy, Certificate in Behavioural Family Therapy \u0026amp; a four year training in Psycho-dynamic Counselling (under Westminster Pastoral Foundation). She has personal and family experience of mental illness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THIS BOOK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is volume 2 of a self-learning guide for new professionals and lay readers. This volume covers diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in hospitals and the community. \u003cb\u003eThis book is NOT for self diagnosis\u003c\/b\u003e but to demonstrate the processes\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eThe book contains fictitious case studies, showing how diagnoses are formed, symptoms, treatments and clarifying exercises. A typical 'day in the life of' a range of mental health professionals is useful for dispelling some of the myths around treatment and diagnosis. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eREVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e..a valuable contribution [for] anyone who has an interest [in] mental illness.[particularly]Counsellors who work in Primary Care and for Trainees.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarie Andersen\u003c\/b\u003e, BACP Accredited Counsellor \u0026amp; Tutor \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor people experiencing mental problems [and] doctors in training. This [material] is [not included]in standard texts. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Kate Kerr\u003c\/b\u003e, Senior House Officer Psychiatry \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntelligent overview of mental health problems and valuable perspective. Highly recommended for lay readers, carers, patients and newly qualified professionals\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Ernest Gralton\u003c\/b\u003e, Consultant Psychiatrist, Fellow Of Royal College Of Psychiatrists \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn a wide-ranging book, she humanises some difficult and stigmatised subjects, with warm and helpful explanations and examples.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrew Lindon\u003c\/b\u003e, Mental Health Policy Officer, Princess Royal Trust For Carers \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ea valuable contribution to the training that we give our volunteers help to dispel fears and myths surrounding mental health \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Graeme Mochrie\u003c\/b\u003e, Befrienders Highland","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50021037310202,"sku":"9781518840944","price":9.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/1253\/1962\/files\/imageloader_8ac31edb-cac0-4e40-9483-54bbe919d379.jpg?v=1786137210","url":"https:\/\/mindsourcebooks.com\/products\/guide-to-mental-illness-2","provider":"Mind Source Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}