Treating the Mentally Ill (At Issue Series)

By Kyla Stinnett

Despite centuries of study and experimentation, scientists and health professionals have not found any perfect cures for mental disorders. In the twenty-first century the controversy over the best way to treat mental illnesses remains heated. In this collection, the authors debate the effectiveness and dangers of various kinds of treatment, including medication, psychotherapy, and electroshock.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737724323
• ISBN13: 9780737724325
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Greenhaven
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.3"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12