Troubled Minds

by Sidney Bloch, Nick Haslam

An authoritative resource for understanding the nature of mental illnesses and for pointing the way to recovery, written by two eminent mental health professionals with almost a century of academic achievement and clinical experience between them.


Many of us take our mental health for granted. But we can feel overwhelmed when confronted by mental illness in ourselves, a family member, or a friend. Understanding and Treating Troubled Minds is an invaluable guide for anyone whose life has been touched by mental ill-health and who wants to understand and deal effectively with it.


It serves as an ideal introduction to common mental illnesses such as autism, anorexia nervosa, anxiety, depression, alcoholism, post-traumatic stress disorder, and dementia. Innovative chapters cover mental health problems of children and adolescents, and how we have the potential to promote our own mental health and well-being.


Bloch and Haslam tell illuminating stories of people they have treated, discuss public figures who have wrestled with mental ill-health, and share their personal experiences. Their book is informed by the latest research, warmed by lived experience and empathy, and seasoned by the insights of philosophers, writers, and artists.


Understanding and Treating Troubled Minds is essential reading for anyone who seeks deeper psychological insights to help deal with the challenges of contemporary life. It is a balanced and accessible account of a subject that is of profound significance in everyone’s life.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Mental Health

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[astrid bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is some of the better psychoed i’ve read for gen pop

[Mikey Novotny · Rating 3 out of 5]

A comprehensive generalist overview of mental health illnesses and their contemporary and historic treatments. I benefitted from the fact it had an Australian-centred view on the field of psychiatry and psychology.
I found the psychotherapy section very general and short, and the author seemed a bit preoccupied with thyroids?? However, the personality disorders section was illuminating, as I have previously failed to grasp their significance and prevalence in the community.

[Stefan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief introduction to mental illnesses and treatments of these. It is good to fill in gaps in overall understanding and organise anecdotally acquired knowledge. Writing is solid, edit hasn't left too many repetitions, and interludes with examples kept me engaged.. If you treat mental health seriously already, probably you won't find much anew in the book. Otherwise, it will be time well spent.

[Clint · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive overview of the field of mental health from the perspective of psychiatry. Bloch tackles the subject with humility and compassion, acknowledging the limitations of his discipline along with its checkered history, but at the same time expressing optimism and hope in contemporary interventions for those who suffer. Recommended reading for those working in the helping professions.

[Pam Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

what an amazing book this one is. I have learnt so much about " MENTAL ILLNESS" having a friend who has this problem, gives you an insight into how psychiatrists diagnose the problem and solutions to help deal with it. Its an intense book but if you know of anyone who has mental illness then you should read this book. Packed full of information on how troubled minds see things, that somc can be stress related together with a persons emotional state and how their perception of reality is splintered. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - A MUST READ

[Leodor Natus · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was not a fun read. Although seemingly accurate in it's contents I was not content with the lack of discussion in this book.

So I guess it's not a bad book per se, but just didn't cut it for me.

[Jack · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good beginning guide and source.