Mental illness

Chapter 1: Is Mental Illness a Serious Problem? Chapter preface

1. Mental Illness Is Prevalent in America / Marla Cantrell

2. The Prevalence of Mental Illness in America Is Exaggerated / Allen Frances

3. Medications for Mental Illness Are Overprescribed / Robert Whitaker, as told to Jed Lipinski

4. Restricting Medications for Mental Illness Harms Patients / Mental Health America

5. Mental Illness Can Be a Source of Creativity / Roger Dobson

6. The Link Between Mental Illness and Creativity Is Misunderstood / Hara Estroff Marano

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography

Chapter 2: How Should Society Address Mental Illness? Chapter preface

1. Involuntary Treatment Is Warranted for the Severely Mentally Ill / Treatment Advocacy Center

2. Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Violates Patients' Rights to Autonomy / Mental Health America

3. Mentally Ill Veterans Need More Effective Psychotherapy / Norra MacReady

4. Psychotherapy May Not Be Beneficial to Military Veterans / Paula J. Caplan

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography

Chapter 3: What Mental Health Issues Do Youths Face Today? Chapter preface

1. Trends in Teen Suicide Are a Serious Problem / Karen Ann Cullota

2. Teen Suicide Is Not on the Rise / Jeremy Olson

3. Mental Health Screenings in Schools Help Children / Richard A. Friedman

4. Mental Health Screenings in Schools Can Harm Children / Nathaniel S. Lehrman

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography

Chapter 4: What Treatments for Mental Illness Are Effective? Chapter preface

1. Electroconvulsive Therapy Can Be Helpful / Melissa Dahl

2. Electroconvulsive Therapy May Not Be Helpful / Matt Snyders

3. Schizophrenia Can Be Successfully Treated with Medication / Joseph P. McEvoy

4. Schizophrenia Can Be Successfully Treated Without Medication / Tim Calton

5. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is a Valuable Treatment / Judith Beck, as told to Judy Madewell and Michael F. Shaughnessy

6. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Is a Beneficial Treatment / Claudia Dewane

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography

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