Nancy Adler, University of California, San Francisco, U.S.A.
Ross Parke, University of California, Riverside, U.S.A.
Christopher Peterson, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, U.S.A.
Robert Rosenthal
Ralf Schwarzer, Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany
Roxane Silver, University of California, Irvine, U.S.A.
David Spiegel, Stanford University School of Medicine, California, U.S.A.
Howard Friedman, University of California, Riverside, U.S.A.
Editor-in-Chief:
Howard Friedman, University of California, Riverside, U.S.A.
Description
Mental health is arguably one of the biggest issues facing modern society. The
Encyclopedia of Mental Health presents
a comprehensive overview of the many genetic, neurological, social, and psychological factors that affect mental health. It describes
the impact of mental health on the individual and society, and illustrates the factors that aid positive mental health. 196 peer-reviewed
articles written by more than 250 expert authors include essential material on assessment, theories of personality, specific disorders,
therapies, forensic issues, ethics, cross-cultural and sociological aspects. Professionals and libraries find this timely work indispensable.
Audience:
Libraries, especially those specializing in mental health and social sciences; hospitals; psychology laboratories.
