Getting Help: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Self-Assessment and Treatment of Mental Health Problems

by Jeffrey C. Wood

Book Overview

A Complete, Definitive Guide to Mental Health Care Do you have questions about mental health care? You're not alone. Despite solid proof that good mental health care can greatly improve both physical... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572244755
• ISBN13: 9781572244757
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Just right for those with mental illness, their family members (esp. ones who think they know all ab

This book meets the stated need of describeing in language that the layman can understand of what mental illness is, briefly describeing, again in the termenology that most can understand, the various types of mental illnesses, where to go for treatment and also what to expect from treatment. If a very detailed book is needed that might be more in line for a professional, look elsewhere. However, this will more than meet the needs of the average person with mental problems or family member of someone with a mental illness and get them going on the right path. The path can be lonely and sometimes family members don't understand or they "think" that they understand and they really don't (makeing the life of both the one who is ill and the life or lives of the family member(s) a living hell). Thus, the one with the mental illness and all family members should read this. Highly recommended!

Most Helpful Book

If ever there was a book to help someone understand the world of psychotherapy, "Getting Help" is a must. This book will help inform you how and when to get the assistance you need. If you are about to embark in getting psychotherapy, the chapter that describes the differing theories is informative and will guide you to make an educated decision. Friends have asked for a book that will help them know what to expect out of therapy and "Getting Help" is the only book I recommend.

Suzann Kettler, LCSW

I am a licensed social worker, and own many DSM-IV books "left over" from grad school. I continue to look for books that will help me in my profession, and with the purchase of this book my search is over. It is written for everyone not only mental health professions, but mental health professionals will find it concise, easy to understand and most helpful with making a diagnosis and assisting their clients. I highly recommed it!!!!

As Self-"Helpful" as You Can Get

The bookstore shelves are full of self-help books but few compare to "Getting Help." This is the bible of seeking and finding the right kind of assistance for any mental health problem. The market is inundated with professionals who purport to be just the right fit for your specific issue. But, who knows? Well, now you know! This book is the only road map you'll ever need to guide you toward the precise kind of support you need and deserve. "Getting Help" will be around for a long time.

Excellent resource guide

This book is an excellent resource guide. It is very beneficial to help understand many common behavior issues along with standard therapies in laymans terminology.