A Student's Guide to Mental Health & Wellness [4 Volumes] Contributor(s): Creative Media Applications (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313325480 ISBN-13: 9780313325489 Publisher: Greenwood
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2003 * Out of Print * Annotation: Tracing the beginnings of the science of psychology to the present day, this four-volume set identifies important scientists/researchers and the contributions they made to understanding mental health. Diseases and disorders are explained along with current approaches to treatment. Contemporary controversies in mental health are presented, with a discussion of pros and cons. A special emphasis is given to the mental health and wellness issues of teens. The Student Guide to Mental Health & Wellness identifies and explains the history, people, terms, and issues concerning mental health, replacing misconceptions with factual information so that students may achieve an optimum level of wellness in their daily lives. Volume 1: Words and Terms Volume 2: Important People Volume 3: Debatable Issues Volume 4: Disorders, Diseases and Treatments lSet Features: 576 pages in 4 volumes 7 x 10 250 Photographs and Illustrations Sidebars and Fact boxes Source list (books, Web sites, etc.) Index. Curriculum Themes: History of psychology Importance of stress and anger management Eating disorders Depression Addiction Wellness techniques Mental illnesses and disorders and common treatments. Reading Level: 6th-8th Grades |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Adolescent - Health & Fitness - Family & Relationships | Life Stages - Teenagers |
Dewey: 616.890 |
LCCN: 2003044817 |
Age Level: 11-14 |
Grade Level: 6-9 |
Physical Information: 2.21" H x 6.42" W x 9.36" L (3.95 lbs) 534 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index |
Review Citations: Booklist 08/01/2003 pg. 2006 School Library Journal 12/01/2003 pg. 99 Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2004 pg. 247 |
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Publisher Description: The Student Guide to Mental Health and Wellness, written at a 6th-8th grade reading level, identifies and explains the history, people, terms, and issues concerning mental health, replacing misconceptions with factual information so that students may achieve an optimum level of wellness in their daily lives. Tracing the beginnings of the science of psychology to the present day, this four-volume set identifies important scientists/researchers and the contributions they made to understanding mental health. Diseases and disorders are explained along with current approaches to treatment. Contemporary controversies in mental health are presented, with a discussion of pros and cons. A special emphasis is given to the mental health and wellness issues of teens. The Student Guide to Mental Health & Wellness identifies and explains the history, people, terms, and issues concerning mental health, replacing misconceptions with factual information so that students may achieve an optimum level of wellness in their daily lives. Volume 1: Words and Terms Volume 2: Important People Volume 3: Debatable Issues Volume 4: Disorders, Diseases and Treatments |
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