Acknowledgements. Notes on the Text. Preface. 1. Introduction. Part 1. Mental Health Disorders. 2. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder. 3. Borderline Personality Disorder. 4. Bulimia Nervosa Disorder. 5. Depression Disorder. 6. General Anxiety Disorder. 7. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 8. Oppositional Defiant Disorder. 9. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Part 2. Mental Health Patterns. 10. Pattern of Abuse. 11. Pattern of Bullying. 12. Pattern of Compassion Fatigue. 13. Pattern of Lateral Violence. 14. Pattern of Loneliness. 15. Pattern of Loss. 16. Pattern of Self-Hatred. Appendix 1. Appendix 2. References. Index.
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This manual deals with nine disorders over seven chapters on mental health patterns... All of the mental health conditions examined are considered in great detail from the point-of-view of lived experiences, greatly enhanced by case stories... The unique person-centered approach described in the book is a very welcome contribution to reference manuals for people working in mental health services. Every condition is very thoroughly examined with remarkable insight into living with and seeking solutions to psychological disorders in collaboration with mental health practitioners. The strength of the insights is that it addresses behavioural aspects of mental illness in a non-judgemental and sensitive way. The discussions of each disorder provide excellent and thoughtful explanations of living with mental imbalances. If students preparing for work in the caring professions use this manual they would greatly increase their work satisfaction from enriched relationships and successful rehabilitation of their patients. The book contains no quick fixes, but rather concentrates on the growth and development of individuals collaborating with mental health providers in person-centered relationships.