Mental Health Practice: A Case-Based Approach

The behavioral, cognitive and emotional well-being of a person falls under mental health. It has a wide range of impacts, affecting physical health, relationships and daily life. The mental health of a person can be negatively affected by conditions such as stress, depression and anxiety. The disorders related to mental health can be categorized as anxiety disorders, mood disorders and schizophrenia disorders. Some of the anxiety disorders are generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorders and phobias. A few types of mood disorders are major depression, bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder. The treatment of mental health disorders can be done through various techniques and methods such as psychotherapy, medication and self-help. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of mental health. It consists of contributions made by international experts. This book is a resource guide for experts as well as students.