Facts and Fictions in Mental Health

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By Hal Arkowitz

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Format

ebook

ISBN

9781118311295

Author

Hal Arkowitz

Publisher

Wiley

Release

25 January 2016

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Psychology Nonfiction

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Written in a lively and entertaining style, Facts and Fictions in Mental Health examines common conceptions and misconceptions surrounding mental health and its treatment. Each chapter focuses on a misconception and is followed by a discussion of related findings from scientific research.

 

 

  • A compilation of the authors’  ‘Facts and Fictions’ columns written for Scientific American Mind, with the addition of six new columns exclusive to this book
  • Written in a lively and often entertaining style, accessible to both the undergraduate and the interested general reader
  • Each chapter covers a different “fiction” and allows readers to gain a more balanced and accurate view of important topics in mental health
  • The six new columns examine myths and misconceptions of considerable interest and relevance to undergraduates in abnormal psychology courses
  • Introductory material and references are included throughout the book

    • Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9781118311295

    Author

    Hal Arkowitz

    Publisher

    Wiley

    Release

    25 January 2016

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    Subjects

    Psychology Nonfiction
    Facts and Fictions in Mental Health