Study & Research Mental Illness

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Introduction

Chapter 1: How Should Mental Illnesses Be Defined?

Chapter Preface

Mental Illness Is Too Broadly Defined

Mental Illness Is Not Too Broadly Defined

Mental Illness Is a Disease

Mental Illness Is Not a Disease

Some Unusual Behaviors Are Signs of Mental Illness

Normal Women’s Behavior Is Erroneously Classified as Mental Illness

Immoral Behavior Should Not Be Excused as a Sign of Mental Illness

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: How Should Society Deal with the Mentally Ill?

Chapter Preface

Severely Mentally Ill Persons Should Be Institutionalized

Institutionalization Harms Most Mentally Ill Persons

Mental Health Should Be Treated on a Par with Physical Health

Mental Health Should Not Be Treated on a Par with Physical Health

The Mentally Ill Should Be Accommodated in the Workplace

Personality Disorders Should Not Be Accommodated in the Workplace

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: What Mental Health Issues Do Children Face?

Chapter Preface

Antidepressants Are Helpful for Depressed Children

Antidepressants for Children Are Overprescribed

Childhood Attention Deficit Disorder Is a Serious Problem

The Extent of Childhood Attention Deficit Disorder Is Exaggerated

Ritalin Is Safe and Effective for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder

Ritalin Is Dangerous

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: What Mental Health Treatments Are Beneficial?

Chapter Preface

Psychotherapy Is Effective

Psychotherapy Is Harmful and Ineffective

Electroconvulsive Therapy Is an Effective Treatment for Schizophrenia and Depression

Electroconvulsive Therapy Causes Severe Brain Damage

Periodical Bibliography

For Further Discussion

Organizations to Contact

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Study & Research Mental Illness

This Study Guide consists of approximately 166 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Mental Illness.