Guide to Mental Illness 1: Outline History, Stigma and The Law

THE AUTHOR
Marianne Richards is a qualified Counsellor & Mental Health Worker, working with mentally ill patients for over 2 decades. She received professional acclaim for these layman's guides to mental illness. Marianne has personal & family experience of mental illness.

ABOUT THIS BOOK
This is a guide to mental illness in two volumes, covering a wide range of symptoms and diagnoses. 50 MILLION endure mental Illness in their lifetime; over half never receive treatment. This huge burden of suffering is unnecessary given modern medication and psychotherapy. Understanding symptoms & effects, causes and triggers is key to dispelling myths such as sufferers being 'weak;' this is like saying you must endure pain without analgesics if you break a leg

CONTENT
This volume contains a history of mental illness and treatments, from historic to modern times, including mental health law and care in the community. You will come to understand how changing views of society reflect how mental illness was treated also the origin of stigmas that last to this day. Volume two covers diagnosis, treatment, case studies with vignettes of professionals.

REVIEWS
..a valuable contribution for] anyone who has an interest in] mental illness. particularly]Counsellors who work in Primary Care and for Trainees.
Marie Andersen, BACP Accredited Counsellor & Tutor

For people experiencing mental problems and] doctors in training. This material] is not included]in standard texts.
Dr Kate Kerr, Senior House Officer Psychiatry

Intelligent overview of mental health problems and valuable perspective. Highly recommended for lay readers, carers, patients and newly qualified professionals.
Dr Ernest Gralton, Consultant Psychiatrist, Fellow Of Royal College Of Psychiatrists

In a wide-ranging book, she humanises some difficult and stigmatised subjects, with warm and helpful explanations and examples.
Drew Lindon, Mental Health Policy Officer, Princess Royal Trust For Carers

a valuable contribution to the training that we give our volunteers help to dispel fears and myths surrounding mental health
Dr Graeme Mochrie, Befrienders Highland