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Serving as an indispensable resource for students and general-interest readers alike, this three-volume work provides a comprehensive view of mental health that covers both mental well-being and mental illness.* Provides exhaustive content that affords readers a holistic understanding of mental health and mental disorders * Features extensive cross-referencing that allows readers to easily see connections and relationships between different entries* Offers end-of-entry further readings that serve as a gateway to additional information for study* Reflects on common perceptions and portrayals of mental health through a variety of pop culture-oriented entries that focus on subjects such as television shows and movies