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DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH

MENTAL ILLNESSES AND DISORDERS: AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING

Series Consultant: Anne S. Walters, PhD Chief Psychologist, Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital; Clinical Associate Professor, Alpert Medical School/Brown University

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The lives of millions of kids have been touched by mental illness. Despite the numbers, mental illness remains stigmatized, making it all too common for kids to feel like they are all alone with their problems. A timely and vital introduction to Mental Illnesses and Disorders, the set provides an inclusive approach to understanding their causes, effects, and treatment. Whether readers are seeking information about family members, friends, or themselves, these books will help explain the challenges that individuals with mental disorders and illnesses face. Volumes will explore problems most of us face at some point, such as anxiety and depression, as well as introducing readers to more specific challenges like autism, schizophrenia & post-traumatic stress disorder. THE SET PROVIDES BOTH CLEAR PERSPECTIVE & DOWN-TO-EARTH ADVICE, LETTING READERS KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE.

13 VOLUME SET © 2016

Set ISBN ........... 978-1-4222-3364-1 Hardcover Set Price .......... $363.09 $272.35 (S&L) Hardcover List Price .............. 27.93 20.95 (S&L) Multi-User eBook List Price ... 35.93 26.95 (S&L) Trim Size: 8 1 / 2 x 11 • 48 pages Full color • Library bound Grade Level: 5-9 Alzheimer's Disease...............................-3365-8 -8566-4 Anxiety Disorders ...................................-3377-1 -8578-7 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ...-3366-5 -8567-1 Autism Spectrum Disorders ....................-3367-2 -8568-8 Bipolar Disorder .....................................-3369-6 -8570-1 Depression ............................................-3370-2 -8571-8 Disruptive Behavior Disorders.................-3368-9 -8569-5 Drug and Alcohol Dependence ................-3371-9 -8572-5 Eating Disorders ....................................-3372-6 -8573-2 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder..............-3373-3 -8574-9 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ..............-3374-0 -8575-6 Schizophrenia ........................................-3375-7 -8576-3 Sleep Disorders .....................................-3376-4 -8577-0 HBK ISBN E-ISBN E D I T O R I A L K E Y I C ON S In response to the principles of the Common Core, our editorial team has devised key icons placed within our books, providing the reader with further reading comprehension and learning opportunities.

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By providing straightforward, well-researched information, this series fosters tolerance and understanding of different mental illnesses and disorders and discusses their possible causes, effects, and treatments. Each title begins with the sentence “People who cope with mental illness and disorders deserve our empathy and respect”: a poignant statement that reflects this set’s compassionate perspective. The books present relatable examples in order to shed light on these disorders, while at the same time demystifying some of their more uncommon aspects and dispelling stereotypes. • VERDICT: A detailed, respectful, and thoughtful look at mental health topics.

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— School Library Journal

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