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ISBN: | 9780398082062 0398082065 0398059403 9780398059408 0398059497 9780398059491
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Notes: | Includes index. Print version record.
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Summary: | Each year 16 to 20 million Americans suffer from major depression. Many more are impaired by anxiety disorders. An estimated 13 percent of the population abuse or are dependent on alcohol and other mood altering drugs. More and more suffer from Alzheimer''s. Over 2 million are schizophrenic. Every family may experience mental illness with an emotional impact on all family members. Common responses are feelings of anxiety, guilt, hopelessness, helplessness, depression, shame, codepen-dence, anger and confusion. This book will help family members understand mental illness and how to develop heal.
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Other form: | Print version: Soukup, James E. Understanding and living with people who are mentally ill. Springfield, Ill., U.S.A. : C.C. Thomas, ©1995 0398059403
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