The Tortured Mind (Psy) (Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders) [Library Binding]

Dan Harmon (Author), Daniel E. Harmon (Author), Carol C. Nadelson (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders | Publication Date: March 1998

Studies the most common of mental syndromes and how it can cause tension or problems at school, work, and home.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 144 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications; 1 edition (March 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791049000
• ISBN-13: 978-0791049006
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,287,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not good -- validates stereotypes!, March 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Tortured Mind (Psy) (Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders) (Library Binding)

This book is very limited in scope and focuses on the negative aspects of manic depression. As the wife of a manic depressive, I found it to be a book to steer clear of as the author seems to think that all manic depressives are doomed to be inmates and have no function in society.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for children diagnosed with bipolar disorder, September 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Tortured Mind (Psy) (Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders) (Library Binding)

I agree with the other reviewer that this is not a helpful book. I was hoping to find an informative book for children that have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This book is definitely not it! I believe it would scare youngsters into thinking that they might end up in an asylum, receiving electro-shock therapy. The book states that not everyone ends up like that, but it seems to dwell on the topic. It also has some disturbing information about the history of mental illness and they way patients were treated long ago.