{"product_id":"guide-to-mental-illness-2-marianne-richards-9781518840944","title":"Guide to Mental Illness 2: Diagnosis and Treatment","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE AUTHOR\u003c\/b\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marianne Richards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1518840949\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781518840944\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d","brand":"Marianne Richards","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48136742338815,"sku":"9781518840944","price":13.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5528a542-8565-4b4d-b75c-8c9f5fdd140b.jpg?v=1770164506","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/guide-to-mental-illness-2-marianne-richards-9781518840944","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}