Mental Illness

Amazon CA — Author Marie L. Thompson EAN 9780313335655 Edition annotated edition ISBN 0313335656 Number Of Pages 219 Publication Date 2006-12 SKU BKK-02338682-MMore…

A Social History of the Asylum: Mental Illness and Its ...

Amazon CA — Author Thomas G. Ebert EAN 9781556052910 ISBN 155605291X Number Of Pages 243 Publication Date 1999-12 SKU ACAMP_book_new_155605291XMore…

Mental Illness: Survival and Beyond

Amazon CA — Author Virginia Susan Wilson EAN 9781552122136 ISBN 1552122131 Number Of Pages 104 Publication Date 1998-09-04 SKU 2_1552122131More…

Lifting the Veil of Mental Illness

Amazon CA — Author William R. Bento EAN 9780880105309 Edition illustrated edition ISBN 0880105305 Number Of Pages 117 Publication Date 2004-03 SKU 9780880105309INGMore…

Saints, Scholars, and Schizophrenics: Mental Illness in ...

Amazon CA — Author Nancy Scheper-Hughes EAN 9780520224803 Edition 1 ISBN 0520224809 Number Of Pages 417 Publication Date 2001-01-03 SKU G9780520224803More…

Suicide and mental illness explained

Better Health — Suicide is a major cause of death among people with a mental illness. A suicide attempt may be an early warning sign that a person is developing a mental illness. There are steps you can take if you think a friend or relative is considering ...More…

Mental illness treatments

Better Health — When someone first starts to develop symptoms of mental illness, contact a doctor or a community mental health service for help. Treatment in the community, rather than in a hospital, is considered better for a person's mental health. Effective ...More…

Mental illness services - residential care

Better Health — A wide range of comprehensive public mental health services are available for people of all ages. Many of these services are bed-based. Bed-based services offer treatment and support to people who are experiencing a serious mental illness. These ...More…

Mental illness prevalence

Better Health — One in five Australians will experience mental illness. About three per cent of Australian adults will be severely affected by mental illness each year. With appropriate treatment and support, most people affected by mental illness will recover well.More…

Mental illness and violence

Better Health — People who are receiving treatment for a mental illness are no more violent or dangerous than anyone else. People with a mental illness are more likely to harm themselves or to be harmed. There is a weak association between violence and mental ...More…

Mental illness - family and friends

Better Health — Family members and friends should not ignore signs of a mental illness in someone close. Early treatment can lead to a better outcome. Encourage the person to see a general practitioner (GP) or other doctor for an assessment. If a family member ...More…

Mental illness - Better Health Channel.

Better Health — Mental illness is a general term for a group of illnesses that may include psychotic or changed mood symptoms. Mental illness can make it difficult for someone to cope with work, relationships and other demands. The relationship between stress ...More…