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Facts and fictions in mental health

Arkowitz, Hal, 1941- author, Lilienfeld, Scott O., 1960- author

Overview

Written in a lively and entertaining style, Facts and Fictions in Mental Health examines common conceptions and misconceptions surrounding mental health and its treatment. Each chapter focuses on a misconception and is followed by a discussion of related findings from scientific research. -A compilation of the authors' 'Facts and Fictions' columns written for Scientific American Mind, with the addition of six new columns exclusive to this book -Written in a lively and often entertaining style, accessible to both the undergraduate and the interested general reader -Each chapter covers a different \"fiction\" and allows readers to gain a more balanced and accurate view of important topics in mental health -The six new columns examine myths and misconceptions of considerable interest and relevance to undergraduates in abnormal psychology courses -Introductory material and references are included throughout the book.-- Source other than Library of Congress.

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Subject: Mental health Popular works. / Mental illness Popular works. / Mental Health. / Mental Disorders. / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice. / Mental health. / Mental illness.
• ISBN: 9781118311301, 1118311302, 9781118311295, 1118311299

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
RA790.A74 2017	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE