Indispensable and authoritative, The Essential Guide to Mental Health redefines our understanding of the practice and the business of psychological and emotional health care. Covering all areas of the profession from choosing a doctor to information on the latest psychiatric drugs, it's a veritable Physician's Desk Reference of modern psychaitry and psychotherapy for every home, library, and doctor's office.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 6 reviews)

By someone who knows Jack Gorman

Jack Gorman is slick. He is glib. He has lost his medical license. He admitted to having sex with at least one and possibly more patients. When it was exposed "he tried to kill himself". I don't think this man is qualified to write about mental heath. I give his book zero stars. I request him to stop posing like a doctor let alone an "expert" till he obtains mental health services for himself and has achieved some measure of rehabilitation..
August 10, 2008

Practical, thank goodness

After being diagnosed with Bi-Polar Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, and Social Anxiety (I guess I have a few problems), I read a few of the "self help" books sold through Amazon, none of them came close to the pracical information given here. I really got a handle on the scope of mental illness, and the most up to date treatments available. A VERY good book!
February 02, 2002

A MUST READ FOR EVERY MEDICAL STUDENT

Every college and medical school in this country and abroad should make this a MUST read for their students. The coverage of the myriad of psychiatric topics is complete, sincere and doesn't pull punches. Dr. Gorman has written a book that must be read by anyone suffering from psychiatric issues and those learning to treat them. A more comprehensive and interesting book on the subject of psychiatry has not been written before this one.
May 28, 2001

An Excellent Overview

This book is an excellent overview of the various manifestations of mental illness. In a concerned manner, the author clarifies the treatment options available. As society has begun to realize, untreated mental illnesses can result in tragic suicides. A recommended addition to any public or private library.
July 30, 2000

An Outstanding Guide to the World of Psychiatry

Written by one of the most outstanding clinicians and researchers in the field of psychiatry today, this book will give the reader a basic understanding of the various manifestations of mental illness. It is a recommended addition to any public library that wants an informative book on psychiatric disorders.
June 26, 2000

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

The Essential Guide to Psychiatric Drugs, Revised and Updated
by Jack M. Gorman

The Complete Guide to Psychiatric Drugs: Straight Talk for Best Results
by Edward H. Drummond

Instant Psychopharmacology: A Guide for the Nonmedical Mental Health Professional
by Ronald J. Diamond

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Revised and Updated
by David D. Burns

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Psychology, 3rd Edition (Complete Idiot's Guide to)
by Psy.D., Joni E. Johnston