{"product_id":"understanding-mental-illness-6th-edition-marianne-richards-9781517443474","title":"Understanding Mental Illness 6th edition: Mental Health Awareness For Self Teaching","description":"\u003cb\u003eAs I've retired, I'm reducing the price of my books as a 'thank you' for the kind support of readers over many years \u003c\/b\u003e[\u003ci\u003ewith one exception - see bottom of page!\u003c\/i\u003e] \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOK CONTENT: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA comprehensive, guide to mental illness for beginners - written for new patients, carers, volunteers, paramedics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea brief history of mental illness \u0026amp; historic treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodels of care - social, medical, talking therapies, complementary treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edescriptions of major mental illnesses with fictionalised case studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eabout stigma and social exclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean overview of The Mental Health Act 1983, updates, why a MHA is needed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eorganisations - World Mental Health, pharmaceutical, mental health charities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eabout stress, tips for maintaining mental health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eback matter; resources, glossary, suggested reading, index.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Readers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Mental Illness is the 6th edition of my professionally acclaimed book (\u003cb\u003esee bottom of summary\u003c\/b\u003e), first published by Straightforward in 2000. I am a former clinician (not an academic) \u0026amp; wrote this for lay readers as a broad-based, jargon-free guide to mental illness and connected topics. My intended readers are newly diagnosed patients, carers, ancilliary staff \u0026amp; paramedics. It might suit students as an overview before they begin in-depth studies. The fictionalized case histories clarify disorders that are often difficult to understand. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWARNING\u003c\/b\u003e: thes next paragraph contains details some might find distressing. \u003cb\u003eMore about this book follows\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eWhen I first wrote this book, I had been a mental health professional for 10 years. Like many, I joined the field as a result of personal experience of mental illness. My aunt committed suicide; mother endured depressive illness life-long. In the 1950's depression was termed, 'nerves' and treated with Valium. My depression began age 10, and shortly after I attempted suicide - my catatonia misunderstood as 'laziness'. As an adult at University I was diagnosed with autism (Asperger Syndrome) and this understanding helped me turn my life around. it appears my father and brother were autistic; the former classic (majorly non-speaking), the latter wrongly diagnosed as schizophrenia. I tried to find non-scientific information without success. With a love for writing I wrote the book I wanted and in 2000 found a publisher. The rest, as they say, is history. I remain proud of this book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRe 2024 Virulent Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'm not sure why Ms Sutherland trashed my book, clearly without reading it. Were it as poor as she claims, it would not have been published by Straightforward [transferred to my own micropublishing house years later]. My book is neither a dictionary nor an academic work. What she terms, 'superficial discussion' and 'musings' are my experiences of mental illness and recovery and not academic dissertation. My book describes the brain's frailty, yet its amazing capacity for endurance (spirit). This is for the comfort and reassurance of lay readers.\u003cbr\u003e I was a well qualified \u0026amp; experienced clinician for decades. My harrowing experiences gave me insights other writers may not have. I received good professional reviews since this was published in 2000 (see Amazon author page). Every book contains errors despite proof-reading, because authors are human. I am proud of this work, now in its sixth (and final) edition. If you are put off by Ms Sutherland's review, consider borrowing the book from a library. I know books are a major expense for slender budgets, having been there. I do not disrespect readers in the way implied by this reviewer, who is clearly angry about something - nothing to do with me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marianne Richards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1517443474\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781517443474\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 09\/20\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Marianne Richards","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49148273328383,"sku":"9781517443474","price":13.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-mental-illness-6th-edition-marianne-richards-9781517443474","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}