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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...

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Main Author: Siebert, Melanie (Author)
Other Authors: Wuthrich, Belle, 1989- (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, [2020]
Series:Orca issues.
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:185 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:145981911X
9781459819115