| View Larger Image | 50 Signs of Mental Illness: A Guide to Understanding Mental Health (Yale University Press Health & Wellness) | Paperbackby Dr. James Whitney Hicks M.D. (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Yale University Press | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 416 Pages | | Publication Date: | June 15, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 260,970th |
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Anger, fatigue, obsessions, memory loss, sexual performance problems, suicidal thoughts. Are these signs of mental illness? How can you tell? Should you consult your physician? This reassuring book is for anyone seeking to understand their own symptoms or those of a loved one. "A smart, alphabetically arranged layperson’s guide to common symptoms."—Gregory Mott, Washington Post"Each of us has experienced one or several of the various forms of emotional distress described in this enormously helpful book--and who has not worried about their meaning and sometimes wondered whether, or how, to seek treatment? Finally, here is the book that answers every question lucidly, directly and authoritatively."— Sherwin B. Nuland, M.D., author of Lost In America: A Journey With My Father and How We Die "This resource on the symptoms of mental illness and their treatment is a solid gem."—Library Journal |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 10 reviews)
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Great for the layman by scientific mom (Omaha, NE)  4 Stars
January 07, 2006
I flipped through this book extensively at the bookstore, as I am in the process of getting a full diagnosis of my own mental "disorders". This book is an excellent reference tool for either a patient or family/friend of the newly diagnosed. As a layman, I did not find it condescending at all (and I'm easily offended!). It basically covers many (50) of the terms you regularly hear in the "psyciatric world" such as 'compulsions', 'paranoia', etc. It's laid out in alphabetical order, and each definition is several pages long, including examples of what a person with that "sign" might experience.
This book does NOT go into specific disorders or labels, such as bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, etc, other than perhaps mentioning which disorders each sign is most commonly associated with (example: the part on 'delusions' might mention schizophrenia). It also does not cover much for treatment, but new treatments come out so quickly that even the newest publication will be out of date by the time it hits the shelves.
This book is probably too simple for anyone who has been walking down the psyciatric road for a while. Even a new layman will quickly want to move on to a more extensive book after seeing this, and possibly just use this as a reminder reference to keep from confusing different "signs".
Another draw back to actually purchasing this is you can easily find all the same information on the internet.
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A tremendously helpful book by a physician (New York)  5 Stars
August 03, 2005
If you are interested in this book, be sure to skip down to all of the reviews. Don't be put off by the two simultaneously posted negative reviews.
If you want more information, go to www.fiftysigns.com where you will find the complete introduction to the book, excerpts from each of the 50 chapters, reviews from The Washington Post, Library Journal and The Baltimore Sun, and a helpful page of mental health links.
The following is from the author's newsletter on his web site: "Nearly everyone has experienced depression, anxiety, stress, trouble sleeping and other symptoms of mental illness. But almost everyone thinks of these as personal failings or existential problems rather than as health issues with potential treatments... But effective treatments exist, and you can feel much better after a simple trip to a doctor or counselor. We should be able to recognize the signs of mental stress in our lives in the same way that we monitor our blood pressure and cholesterol."
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Review of 50 signs of mental illness by Dr. Rosenberg  1 Stars
July 01, 2005
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AT ALL. IT IS ONE OF THE WORST BOOKS (IF NOT THE WORST BOOK) ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS I HAVE READ. HE SHOULD JUST STICK WITH TRYING TO TREAT THE MENTALLY ILL AND NOT WRITE ABOUT THEM. YALE UNIVERSITY SHOULD BE EMBARASSED FOR GIVING HICKS HIS "MEDICAL DEGREE".
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50 signs of mental illness review: by Dr. Mitchell Simpson 1 Stars
July 01, 2005
As a fellow psychiatrist, I found this book to be an embarassment to the field of psychiatry. Hicks writes this book as if he is writing to the mentally retarded who do not have a clue about anything. Although people who suffer from mental illness and their family and friends may not understand the medical terminology used by psychiatrists/physicians when talking about psychiatric illnesses, I found this book to be extremely condescending to the point of being ridiculous. His narcissistic manner of writing this book is offensive. I found this book to be disappointing and I would not recommend this book to anyone as it is clearly a waste of money as well a waste of time to read.
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Excellent, comprehensive reference by General Internist (New York, NY) 5 Stars
June 04, 2005
As an internist I have frequently been approached by patients, family and friends for advice in assessing mental health symproms in a loved one. This is the ready reference I wish I had had available at those times times when I struggled to provide useful information without resorting to professional jargon or simplistic explanations. Dr. Hicks dissects the complex symptoms of mental illness as described in medical texts, placing them within the context of the familiar everyday experience without losing their clinical significance. The writing is clear and succint; the non-intimidating style makes the information readily accessible to the reader.
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