How Dysfunctional Families Spur Mental Disorders - A Balanced Approach to Resolve Problems and Reconcile Relationships (Hardcover)

The book examines various scientific, economic, and cultural forces that have affected the mental health field's viewpoint—and that of society in general—regarding the genesis of some behavioral disorders, and how dysfunctional family dynamics play an often overlooked role. Millions of Americans have psychological issues or are affected by those of their family members, ranging from anxiety and bipolar disorder to mood and personality disorders. The growth of Big Pharma, combined with an increasing desire of managed care providers to find simple and "quick fixes," has resulted in an often myopic focus on biological causes of dysfunctional symptoms. There is plenty of evidence to indicate that this propensity to only prescribe pills is often deeply misguided, however. This book examines the role of dysfunctional family interactions in the genesis and maintenance of certain behavioral problems. The author presents a case for regaining a balance in terms of the biological, psychological, and family-system factors in psychiatric disorders and suggests a way to accomplish this.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2010
First published:	August 2010
Authors:	David M Allen M D
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-39265-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > Mental health services Promotions
LSN:	0-313-39265-X
Barcode:	9780313392658

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