See what’s different and fill the gap between basic consumer resources and highly technical professional materials

According to the American Psychiatric Association, mental illness affects nearly one in five U.S. adults. Many library patrons---parents, students, caregivers, newly diagnosed patients---seek authoritative but accessible information on mental health topics. That’s where the fourth edition of The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health can make a difference. This resource presents authoritative, comprehensive information on 530 topics, including mental disorders, drugs, treatments and therapies, diagnostic and evaluation procedures, and related biological concepts.

Written in language accessible to adult laypersons, it aims to fill the gap between basic consumer resources and highly technical professional materials, such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).