A Primer on Mental Disorders: A Guide for Educators, Families, and Students

by William C. Wimmer, Thomas E. Allen, Lee Crandall Park, et al.

Book Overview

From four practicing physicians comes this down-to-earth, easy to understand introduction to mental disorders_essentially a 'what is it' book to help identify disorders, understand the ramifications, and assist teachers and families in providing a supportive environment for anyone who suffers from mental disorders. Arranged by broad category (following the DSM-IV-TR, the standard reference for medical professionals), disorders and their treatments...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810839202
• ISBN13: 9780810839205
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 17 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 12