{"product_id":"mental-health-care-issues-in-america-an-encyclopedia-2-volumes","title":"Mental Health Care Issues in America: An Encyclopedia [2 Volumes]","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes bibliographical references and index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Shally-Jensen\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is an independent writer and author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis two-volume encyclopedia examines the social, cultural, and political dimensions of mental illness in America.\u003cbr\u003eAmericans are becoming more cognizant of the importance of mental wellness as incidents of bullying, random shootings, and eating disorders pervade our society. This comprehensive resource provides an expansive overview of mental health and illness in the United States, analyzing the current state of the health care system, and objectively examining the therapies and treatment options traditionally recommended by the medical community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMental Health Care Issues in America: An Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e covers major mental disorders, theories, and treatments; delves into major advances and ongoing controversies in the field; and shares the most current research on the subject in varied disciplines, including ethnic studies, criminal justice, education, and social work. Each entry features a clear definition of the issue along with a brief review of its history. Additionally, the author situates the material within the mental health field, as well as within society in general. Organized alphabetically, topics include advocacy, legal issues, media portrayals of psychological disorders, and homelessness and mental illness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContributions from a wide array of experts, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and public health professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidebars that discuss topics of interest related to the main body of an entry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopical bibliographies, including web resources, for each entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTables of data and other valuable information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected black-and-white photos and illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This encyclopedia provides a balanced and compassionate introduction to the full range of psychological issues that people experience today. . . . This comprehensive, two-volume work considers the many dimensions that influence the delivery of mental health care services to a population with great cultural and socioeconomic diversity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A wealth of information that is well organized and thoroughly researched.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eARBA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eChoice\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2013 (EAN 9781610690133, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eShally-Jensen, Michael\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Shally-Jensen\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is an independent writer and author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"ABC-CLIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47449026461827,"sku":"9781610690133","price":237.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6830\/8099\/files\/9781610690133.jpg?v=1783320077","url":"https:\/\/sebink.com\/products\/mental-health-care-issues-in-america-an-encyclopedia-2-volumes","provider":"Sebink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}