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Changing minds : the go-to guide to mental health for you, family and friends / Mark Cross, Catherine Hanrahan.

By: Contributor(s): Description: xii, 307 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780733334733
  • 0733334733
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.2 23
LOC classification:
  • RA790.5 .C76 2016
Other classification:
  • R749
Contents:
1. You're not alone: Living with a mental illness -- 2. Where can I get help? Understanding the system -- 3. (How to) Just get over it: Depression -- 4. Not all fun and creativity: Bipolar disorder -- 5. I'm going to die: Anxiety disorders -- 6. Not just for soldiers: trauma and stress-related disorders -- 7. I can stop any time I want: Substance abuse -- 8. Not split personality: Psychosis and schizophrenia -- 9. Baby I was born this way: Gender identity and sexual disorders -- 10. What is 'normal' anyway?: Personality disorders -- 11. 'You don't have to be thin to pull weight in this world': Eating disorders -- 12. Not a coward's way out: Suicide.
Summary: Leading psychiatrist Dr Mark Cross, from the acclaimed ABC TV series 'Changing Minds', feels strongly that everyone should have easy access to information they can trust about common mental health problems, whether for themselves or to help family or friends. The result is this empowering guide which aims to cut through the myths and taboos about mental health and offer clear, practical help. It covers a wide range of common issues, from bipolar, anxiety, personality and eating disorders, to depression, post-traumatic stress and schizophrenia, and includes how to get help, what treatments are available and how to live successfully with a mental illness. Most importantly, it shows how carers and families can help a loved one through what can be a very challenging time. Since almost half of all Australians will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lifetime, this book is for everyone.
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Book Book MHERC Family and Carers Available Leading psychiatrist Dr Mark Cross, from the acclaimed ABC TV series 'Changing Minds', feels strongly that everyone should have easy access to information they can trust about common mental health problems, whether for themselves or to help family or friends. The result is this empowering guide which aims to cut through the myths and taboos about mental health and offer clear, practical help. It covers a wide range of common issues, from bipolar, anxiety, personality and eating disorders, to depression, post-traumatic stress and schizophrenia, and includes how to get help, what treatments are available and how to live successfully with a mental illness. Most importantly, it shows how carers and families can help a loved one through what can be a very challenging time. Since almost half of all Australians will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lifetime, this book is for everyone. A50000156
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. You're not alone: Living with a mental illness -- 2. Where can I get help? Understanding the system -- 3. (How to) Just get over it: Depression -- 4. Not all fun and creativity: Bipolar disorder -- 5. I'm going to die: Anxiety disorders -- 6. Not just for soldiers: trauma and stress-related disorders -- 7. I can stop any time I want: Substance abuse -- 8. Not split personality: Psychosis and schizophrenia -- 9. Baby I was born this way: Gender identity and sexual disorders -- 10. What is 'normal' anyway?: Personality disorders -- 11. 'You don't have to be thin to pull weight in this world': Eating disorders -- 12. Not a coward's way out: Suicide.

Leading psychiatrist Dr Mark Cross, from the acclaimed ABC TV series 'Changing Minds', feels strongly that everyone should have easy access to information they can trust about common mental health problems, whether for themselves or to help family or friends. The result is this empowering guide which aims to cut through the myths and taboos about mental health and offer clear, practical help. It covers a wide range of common issues, from bipolar, anxiety, personality and eating disorders, to depression, post-traumatic stress and schizophrenia, and includes how to get help, what treatments are available and how to live successfully with a mental illness. Most importantly, it shows how carers and families can help a loved one through what can be a very challenging time. Since almost half of all Australians will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lifetime, this book is for everyone.