Bibliograph

Heads up, changing minds on mental health, Melanie Siebert ; illustrations by Belle Wuthrich

Type

Label

Heads up, changing minds on mental health, Melanie Siebert ; illustrations by Belle Wuthrich

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Heads up

Responsibility statement

Melanie Siebert ; illustrations by Belle Wuthrich

Series statement

Orca issues

Sub title

changing minds on mental health

Summary

Mental health is a complex issue. It affects everything that we do, but can be hard to talk about. Siebert shines a light on the troubled history of thinking about and treating mental illness. She tells the stories of pioneers in the field of psychiatry who fought for more compassionate, respectful and effective treatments. While providing information on the major mental health diagnoses, Siebert also shares ideas and resources to support those who are suffering, including holistic ways of balancing mind, body, heart and spirit. -- adapted from jacket and Amazon info

Table Of Contents

Mental health: the science, theories and mysteries -- Sinners, beasts or fools?: the awful history of "treating" mental illness and the efforts for reform -- Modern cures?: psychotherapy, psychiatry and community treatment -- Tell me what's wrong: common diagnoses -- The road to wellness: on surviving and thriving -- Candid and courageous: it's time to talk

Target audience

juvenile

Classification