Description
According to the World Health Organization, one in four people will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. Editor Ann Quigley has collected a group of primary source writings that provide your readers a with a broad spectrum of views on key topics relating to mental health. The writings present contrasting opinions on how to best deal with issues, such as the battle to define mental illness and the stigma faced by people with mental health issues. Students are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions, so that they may understand the topic fully. The writings in each chapter are organized into a question-and response format, allowing readers to easily summarize different viewpoints.
