50 Signs of Mental Illness
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A Guide to Understanding Mental Health
James Whitney Hicks
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Anger, fatigue, obsessions, memory loss, sexual performance problems, suicidal thoughts. Are these signs of mental illness? How can you tell? Should you consult your physician? This reassuring book is for anyone seeking to understand their own symptoms or those of a loved one.
"A smart, alphabetically arranged layperson’s guide to common symptoms."—Gregory Mott, Washington Post
"Each of us has experienced one or several of the various forms of emotional distress described in this enormously helpful book--and who has not worried about their meaning and sometimes wondered whether, or how, to seek treatment? Finally, here is the book that answers every question lucidly, directly and authoritatively."— Sherwin B. Nuland, M.D., author of Lost In America: A Journey With My Father and How We Die
"This resource on the symptoms of mental illness and their treatment is a solid gem."—Library Journal
Fifty Signs discusses these and more:
antisocial behavior – anxiety – appetite disturbances – compulsions – deceitfulness – delusions – denial – depression – euphoria – fatigue – flashbacks – grief – hallucinations – identity confusion – intoxication – jealousy – mania – memory loss – mood swings –nonsensical speech – obsessions – panic – paranoia – self-mutilation – sexual preoccupations – sleep problems – sloppiness – suicidal thoughts
"Tackling psychological problems begins when we notice their signs. Dr. James Hicks has used this fact to devise an exceptionally practical guide for anyone struggling with the questions of mental illness."—Anand Pandya, M.D., NYU School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center, and NAMI Board of Directors
“Dr. Hicks has done what many doctors are afraid to do: tossed aside the jargon and described in everyday terms what mental illness looks and feels like. This is an important and wonderfully accessible book!”—Charles Barber, project director, Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health and Author of Songs from the Black Chair: A Memoir of Mental Interiors
"The direct address, the concrete examples, and the quality of the writing give a dramatic, page-turning quality to the text."—Michael Rowe, Yale School of Medicine
“Concrete stories, a wide range of information, helpful advice—a most useful book for the general reader.”—Michael Rowe, Yale School of Medicine
"Each of us has experienced one or several of the various forms of emotional distress described in this enormously helpful book—and who has not worried about their meaning and sometimes wondered whether, or how, to seek treatment? Finally, here is the book that answers every question lucidly, directly and authoritatively. Dr. Hicks deserves the thanks of every reader, for his remarkable contribution to mental health."— Sherwin B. Nuland, M.D., author of Lost In America: A Journey With My Father and How We Die
"Hicks opens each chapter with a good story or character study, wasting no words and packing in much more than one might expect without getting heavy. . . . A reservoir of useful knowledge, this belongs in almost every library serving real people."—Library Journal
"A welcome addition to a general reference library shelf. The curious and the casual reader will find it a useful and authoritative tool for understanding mental illness. . . . The Recommended Resources in the back of the book is an outstanding listing of books, organizations, and Web sites about treatment, suggestions for managing illness, and nationwide support groups."—Janice Gabrovsek, NAMI Advocate
"A smart, alphabetically arranged layperson's guide to common symptoms ranging from anxiety to deceitfulness that may be either personal quirks or signs of psychosis. . . . Beyond the fifty signs, the expansive index helpfully guides readers to relevant discussions, and there is an ample list of recommended resources for those seeking further information."—nashuatelegraph.com
"A smart, alphabetically arranged layperson’s guide. . . . Fascinating observations abound. . . . The book includes valuable information about the benefits and side effects of available medications. . . . The expansive index helpfully guides readers to relevant discussions."—Gregory Mott, Washington Post
Semi-finalist for the 2006 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the Health/Medicine/Nutrition category.
Publication Date: June 15, 2006
