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

by Allen, Thomas E.; Liebman, Mayer C.; Park, Lee Crandall; Wimmer, William C.

• ISBN13: 9780810839199
• ISBN10: 0810839199
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-06-20
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Summary

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 anyone who suffers from mental disorders. Arranged by broad category (following the DSM-IV-TR, the standard reference for medical professionals), disorders and their treatments are described, along with 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. A Primer on Mental Disorders belongs in every school and public library and institutions of higher learning, as well as the offices of school counselors and administrators.

Author Biography

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

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Richard K. Harding
Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
Introduction	1	(2)
Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence
Mental Retardation	3	(2)
Learning Disorders	5	(1)
Motor Skills Disorder---Developmental Coordination Disorder	6	(1)
Communication Disorders	7	(1)
Pervasive Developmental Disorders	8	(2)
Attention-Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders	10	(3)
Feeding or Eating Disorders of Infancy or Early Childhood	13	(1)
Tic Disorders	14	(2)
Elimination Disorders	16	(1)
Other Disorders	17	(4)
Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, and Other Cognitive Disorders
Delirium	21	(1)
Dementia	22	(2)
Amnestic Disorder	24	(2)
Postconcussional Disorder	26	(3)
Substance-Related Disorders
Dependence and Abuse	29	(2)
Intoxication and Toxic Effects	31	(3)
Withdrawal	34	(2)
Substance-Induced Disorders	36	(3)
Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders	39	(26)
Mood Disorders
Depressive Disorders	43	(2)
Bipolar Disorders	45	(4)
Anxiety Disorders
Panic Disorder and Phobias	49	(3)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	52	(1)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder	53	(2)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder	55	(2)
Somatoform Disorders
Somatization Disorder	57	(1)
Conversion Disorder	58	(2)
Pain Disorder	60	(1)
Hypochondriasis	61	(1)
Body Dysmorphic Disorder	62	(3)
Factitious Disorders	65	(34)
Dissociative Disorders
Dissociative Amnesia	67	(2)
Dissociative Fugue	69	(1)
Dissociative Identity Disorder	70	(2)
Depersonalization Disorder	72	(3)
Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
Sexual Dysfunction	75	(2)
Paraphilia	77	(2)
Gender Identity Disorder	79	(2)
Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa	81	(1)
Bulimia Nervosa	82	(3)
Sleep Disorders
Dyssomnias	85	(2)
Parasomnias	87	(4)
Impulse-Control Disorders
Intermittent Explosive Disorder	91	(2)
Kleptomania	93	(1)
Pyromania	94	(1)
Pathological Gambling	95	(2)
Trichotillomania	97	(2)
Adjustment Disorders	99	(24)
Personality Disorders
Paranoid Personality Disorder	101	(1)
Schizoid Personality Disorder	102	(2)
Schizotypal Personality Disorder	104	(1)
Antisocial Personality Disorder	105	(1)
Borderline Personality Disorder	106	(2)
Histrionic Personality Disorder	108	(2)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder	110	(1)
Avoidant Personality Disorder	111	(2)
Dependent Personality Disorder	113	(2)
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder	115	(2)
Other Conditions
Psychological Factors Affecting Medical (Physical) Conditions	117	(1)
Medication-Induced Movement Disorders	118	(2)
Other Syndromes	120	(3)
Conclusions---Where Do We Go from Here?	123	(2)
How to Use the Appendix Sections	125	(42)
Appendixes
A Numerical Listing of DSM-IV--TR Diagnoses and Codes	127	(10)
B Listing of Advocacy and Self-Help Resources	137	(18)
C Sources of Additional Information for the Layperson for Diagnoses, Medication, Psychotherapy, Referrals	155	(8)
D Mental Health Web Site Resources for Educators, Families, and Students	163	(4)
Index	167	(6)
About the Authors	173