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Heads up : changing minds on mental health / Melanie Siebert ; illustrations by Belle Wuthrich.

Siebert, Melanie, (author.). Wuthrich, Belle, 1989- (illustrator.).

Summary:

"This nonfiction book for teen readers is a guide to understanding mental health and coping with mental illness, trauma and recovery. It features real-life stories of resilient teens and highlights innovative approaches to mental-health challenges."-- Provided by publisher.

Mental health is a complex issue. It affects everything that we do, but can be hard to talk about. Siebert shines a light on the troubled history of thinking about and treating mental illness. She tells the stories of pioneers in the field of psychiatry who fought for more compassionate, respectful and effective treatments. While providing information on the major mental health diagnoses, Siebert also shares ideas and resources to support those who are suffering, including holistic ways of balancing mind, body, heart and spirit. -- adapted from jacket and Amazon info

Record details

ISBN: 145981911X
ISBN: 9781459819115
Physical Description: 185 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
Publisher: [Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2020.
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-173) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Mental health: the science, theories and mysteries -- Sinners, beasts or fools?: the awful history of "treating" mental illness and the efforts for reform -- Modern cures?: psychotherapy, psychiatry and community treatment -- Tell me what's wrong: common diagnoses -- The road to wellness: on surviving and thriving -- Candid and courageous: it's time to talk.
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Issued also in electronic formats.