A Primer on Mental Disorders A Guide for Educators, Families, and Students

From four practicing physicians comes this down-to-earth, easy to understand introduction to mental disorders -- essentially a "what is it" book to help identify disorders, understand the ramifications, and assist teachers and families in providing a supportive environment for students and others who suffer from various disorders. Arranged by broad category (following the DSM-IV-TR, the standard reference for medical professionals), disorders are described, along with notes about treatment and a list of helpful resources for the classroom, library, and home. Appendixes list important advocacy and support groups, appropriate videos for classroom viewing, and Web sites for further information. This useful tool makes a difficult subject readily accessible to students, teachers, and the general public, and, as such, belongs in every school and public library, as well as institutions of higher learning and the offices of school counselors and administrators.

Thomas E. Allen is a member of the faculty at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and has had a private psychiatric practice for more than 25 years. Mayer C. Liebman In private practice for over 30 years, Dr. Liebman has also served on the faculty of Johns Hopkins University, Goucher College, and the University of Maryland School of Medicine Lee Crandall Park is a member of the faculty of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and has worked in private practice as well as clinical research for more than 35 years William C. Wimmer on the faculty of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Wimmer has served as director of the Outpatient Child and Adolescent Program at Sheppard Pratt Hospital and has been in the private practice of adult and child psychiatry for 20 years