Mental Health Care Issues in America: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]

This two-volume encyclopedia examines the social, cultural, and political dimensions of mental illness in America.

• Contributions from a wide array of experts, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and public health professionals

• Sidebars that discuss topics of interest related to the main body of an entry

• Topical bibliographies, including web resources, for each entry

• Tables of data and other valuable information

• Selected black-and-white photos and illustrations