Understanding and living with people who are mentally ill : techniques to deal with mental illness in the family /

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:Soukup, James E.
Imprint:Springfield, Ill., U.S.A. : C.C. Thomas, ©1995.
Description:1 online resource (viii, 184 pages)
Language:English
Subject:
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11139126
Hidden Bibliographic Details
ISBN:9780398082062
0398082065
0398059403
9780398059408
0398059497
9780398059491
Notes:Includes index.
Print version record.
Summary:Each year 16 to 20 million Americans suffer from major depression. Many more are impaired by anxiety disorders. An estimated 13 percent of the population abuse or are dependent on alcohol and other mood altering drugs. More and more suffer from Alzheimer''s. Over 2 million are schizophrenic. Every family may experience mental illness with an emotional impact on all family members. Common responses are feelings of anxiety, guilt, hopelessness, helplessness, depression, shame, codepen-dence, anger and confusion. This book will help family members understand mental illness and how to develop heal.
Other form:Print version: Soukup, James E. Understanding and living with people who are mentally ill. Springfield, Ill., U.S.A. : C.C. Thomas, ©1995 0398059403