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Top 5 Mental Health Books

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com

Created: June 21, 2007

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These books cover various emotional and mental health issues often experienced by women. Through personal stories and in-depth articles written in layman's terms, these outstanding books will lend a deeper understanding of the mental health issues discussed.

1. Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults

Thanks to the publication of this book adults are now understanding that ADD is not something that one grows out of. This revised edition provides extensive information, in a friendly format, that covers everything from the pros and cons of medication to the newly recognized three types of ADD Adults.
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2. Eclipses: Behind the Borderline Personality Disorder

The author describes her successful struggle with this disorder and offers real stories from others diagnosed with BPD. She includes details about Dialectical Behavior Therapy used to treat those affected by Borderline Personality Disorder. Excellent material that will help patients and family members cope and understand this mental illness that often includes parasuicide.
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3. The Healing Connection: How Women Form Relationships...

A positive book that looks at how women form relationships through crises, betrayals, disagreements, and other times in life. This book is sure to transform the lives of its readers as they understand the intricacies of relationship formation. A book that is almost as beneficial as a great personal therapist.
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4. Food & Mood: The Complete Guide to Eating Well and Feeling Your Best

Learn how the food you eat can affect your memory, energy level, sleep, weight, and overall attitude. Find out what herbs and natural treatments work for conditions from PMS to menopause, and gain knowledge that can help you fight back without prescription drugs.
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5. Your Mental Health: A Layman's Guide to the Psychiatrist's Bible

This book written by authors who worked on the DSM-lV--the standard diagnostic manual for psychiatrists--provides clear facts and details about many mental health disorders. Includes self-tests, treatment options, and resources for further information.
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