Surviving Mental Illness: Stress, Coping, and Adaptation

by Agnes B. Hatfield and Harriet P. Lefley

Book Overview

In an era of revolutionary progress in science and medicine, knowledge of the biology of mental illness and psychopharmacologic treatments has increased greatly within the past few decades. Unfortunately, during this same time frame, the experiential side of mental illness has been almost completely neglected by researchers and educators. However, leading authorities are becoming increasingly aware that the personal experiences of people with severe...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898620228
• ISBN13: 9780898620221
• Release Date: May 1993
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Mental Illness

This is an excellent book to help one learn about the struggle of living with a mental illness, whether you are the patient, a family member, or a friend.