Bridging the Gap: The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health 4th Edition

Access authoritative and comprehensive information on mental health topics, bridging the gap between basic consumer resources and highly technical professional materials.

The Prevalence of Mental Illness

According to the American Psychiatric Association, mental illness affects nearly one in five U.S. adults. Many individuals, including parents, students, caregivers, and newly diagnosed patients, seek reliable and accessible information on mental health topics.

A Trusted Resource for Mental Health Information

The fourth edition of The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health provides authoritative, comprehensive information on 530 topics, including:

• Mental disorders
• Drugs, treatments, and therapies
• Diagnostic and evaluation procedures
• Related biological concepts

Written in language accessible to adult laypersons, this resource aims to fill the gap between basic consumer resources and highly technical professional materials, such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

What’s New in the 4th Edition

This edition features:

• Content written by healthcare professionals and medical writers, reviewed by an advisory board of subject matter experts
• Approximately 30 new entries, including articles on attachment theory, Criminogenic risk, forensic psychiatry, Ketamine, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), trauma-informed care, and more
• 354 full-color photos, illustrations, graphs, and maps to aid understanding
• An appendix of mental health organizations for further support
• A comprehensive glossary of terms, compiled from entry-specific Key Terms lists
• A general index to access places, subjects, titles, and proper names mentioned within the text

This 4-volume set, comprising nearly 2000 pages, provides an invaluable resource for anyone seeking authoritative and accessible information on mental health topics.

ISBN: 9781410388223 (eBook), 9781410388179 (print)

Original Copyright 2018