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Early Detection and Management of Mental Disorders

By Mario Maj , Norman Sartorius , Juan José López-Ibor , Mitsumoto Sato , Ahmed Okasha

Book information

Publisher
J. Wiley
Year
2005
ISBN
9780470010839, 0470010835
Open Library ID
OL7594382M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2396447 bytes)
Series
World Psychiatric Association
Edition
1
Pages
318\318
Topic
Business Management
Library
mexmat
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

The WHO has found that mental disorders rank in the top 10 of leading causes of disability in the world, creating a significant social, emotional and economic burden for young people, their families and society. Early detection of these potentially disabling disorders and appropriate treatment at the time of initial onset can reduce patient discomfort, duration and severity of illness and the costs associated with misdiagnosis.Early Detection and Management of Mental Disorders is an unbiased and reliable reference point for mental health professionals to properly assess patients and treat disorders as early as possible.The mental disorders and topics addressed in this volume include: * Schizophrenia * Bipolar Disorder * Eating Disorders * Depression * Anxiety Disorders * Alzheimer's Disease * Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) * Children of parents with mental disorders * Diagnosis of mental disorders in childrenThis book will be of interest to psychiatrists and psychologists, researchers and policy makers.

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