(4) YA Psychological Disorders series. Introductory chapters cover how sleep works and its critical role in proper body functioning. The text then discusses biological and psychological causes of disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy, and the variety of treatments for each. Each text-heavy chapter includes detailed scientific information and a selection of color diagrams and photographs. Sidebars encourage readers to examine their own sleep habits. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Psychological Disorders series. These volumes provide detailed scientific and medical information about psychological disorders including kleptomania, compulsive gambling, and self-mutilation, including their biological and behavioral origins, signs and symptoms of the disorders, and treatment options. Although the overall tone is clinical, some of the examples and cases are quite graphic (particularly in Cutting). Photographs of varying relevance appear throughout. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Psychological Disorders titles: Impulse Control Disorders and Cutting and Self-Harm.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Psychological Disorders series. Peirce provides dry but thorough coverage of the structure and function of the brain, the varieties of ADHD and their major symptoms, and detailed information on the medications used for treatment. Diagrams, archival photographs, and stock photos (many of limited relevance) throughout the book, along with anecdotes and case studies, attempt to liven up the text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Psychological Disorders series. These volumes provide detailed scientific and medical information about psychological disorders including kleptomania, compulsive gambling, and self-mutilation, including their biological and behavioral origins, signs and symptoms of the disorders, and treatment options. Although the overall tone is clinical, some of the examples and cases are quite graphic (particularly in Cutting). Photographs of varying relevance appear throughout. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Psychological Disorders titles: Impulse Control Disorders and Cutting and Self-Harm.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Psychological Disorders series. This book addresses medical, scientific, and social issues surrounding Alzheimer's disease. Lillrank clearly and thoroughly discusses symptoms and diagnoses; advanced level biological and chemical understandings of the disorder; brain and body functioning; and current treatment and research efforts. Color photographs and images vary in quality and relevance. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Psychological Disorders series. These books address medical, scientific, and social issues surrounding psychological conditions (Stress covers the effects of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse). Each clearly and thoroughly discusses symptoms and diagnoses; advanced level biological and chemical understandings of the disorder; brain and body functioning; and current treatment and research efforts. Color photographs and images vary in quality and relevance. Child Abuse includes a bibliography. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Psychological Disorders titles: Child Abuse and Stress Disorders and Personality Disorders.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Psychological Disorders series. The books provide thorough, scientifically based coverage of the symptoms, causes, and treatments of these disorders, as well as related brain chemistry. The authors sensitively explore issues, carefully describing cases and using straightforward, nonjudgmental language, with a focus on teen issues and detailed information on treatments and therapies. Color diagrams and a few stock photographs of varying relevance illustrate the concepts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Psychological Disorders titles: Suicide and Schizophrenia.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) YA Psychological Disorders series. These books address medical, scientific, and social issues surrounding psychological conditions (Stress covers the effects of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse). Each clearly and thoroughly discusses symptoms and diagnoses; advanced level biological and chemical understandings of the disorder; brain and body functioning; and current treatment and research efforts. Color photographs and images vary in quality and relevance. Child Abuse includes a bibliography. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Psychological Disorders titles: Child Abuse and Stress Disorders and Personality Disorders.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Psychological Disorders series. The books provide thorough, scientifically based coverage of the symptoms, causes, and treatments of these disorders, as well as related brain chemistry. The authors sensitively explore issues, carefully describing cases and using straightforward, nonjudgmental language, with a focus on teen issues and detailed information on treatments and therapies. Color diagrams and a few stock photographs of varying relevance illustrate the concepts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Psychological Disorders titles: Suicide and Schizophrenia.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Psychological Disorders series. These books explore common illnesses and symptoms in their broad categories. Emphasizing our evolving knowledge of brain function and dysfunction and the myriad factors that might contribute to psychological disorders, current treatments are described. Ample case studies add personal faces to the facts. Anxiety focuses on disorders in children and teens. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Psychological Disorders titles: Anxiety Disorders, Addiction, and Depression and Bipolar Disorder.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) YA Psychological Disorders series. These books explore common illnesses and symptoms in their broad categories. Emphasizing our evolving knowledge of brain function and dysfunction and the myriad factors that might contribute to psychological disorders, current treatments are described. Ample case studies add personal faces to the facts. Anxiety focuses on disorders in children and teens. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Psychological Disorders titles: Anxiety Disorders, Addiction, and Depression and Bipolar Disorder.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) YA Psychological Disorders series. These books explore common illnesses and symptoms in their broad categories. Emphasizing our evolving knowledge of brain function and dysfunction and the myriad factors that might contribute to psychological disorders, current treatments are described. Ample case studies add personal faces to the facts. Anxiety focuses on disorders in children and teens. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Psychological Disorders titles: Anxiety Disorders, Addiction, and Depression and Bipolar Disorder.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series. Each volume describes symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment of a wide range of specific problems. Because such a broad range is covered (Childhood has topics from mental retardation to attention-deficit disorder), some information is superficial. The staged, often misleading black-and-white photos and illustrations are too dark but, like the case histories, include a wide range of ages. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series. Four volumes examine various disorders within each category (e.g. phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress are all covered in Uneasy Lives) and touch on causes, symptoms, and treatment. The black-and-white photos are much too dark; some are melodramatic. Although few of the case studies pertain especially to young adults, the information is generally valuable. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series. Four volumes examine various disorders within each category (e.g. phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress are all covered in Uneasy Lives) and touch on causes, symptoms, and treatment. The black-and-white photos are much too dark; some are melodramatic. Although few of the case studies pertain especially to young adults, the information is generally valuable. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series. Four volumes examine various disorders within each category (e.g. phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress are all covered in Uneasy Lives) and touch on causes, symptoms, and treatment. The black-and-white photos are much too dark; some are melodramatic. Although few of the case studies pertain especially to young adults, the information is generally valuable. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series. Gambling, kleptomania, pyromania, trichotillomania, and explosive disorder (characterized by gross outbursts of rage) are described. The straightforward text carefully separates occasional normal impulsivity from pathological behavior, while case histories introduce causes, symptoms, and methods of treatment. Illustrated with black-and-white photos, the somewhat dry text will prove useful for research. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) YA Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series. Four volumes examine various disorders within each category (e.g. phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress are all covered in Uneasy Lives) and touch on causes, symptoms, and treatment. The black-and-white photos are much too dark; some are melodramatic. Although few of the case studies pertain especially to young adults, the information is generally valuable. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders series. Each volume describes symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment of a wide range of specific problems. Because such a broad range is covered (Childhood has topics from mental retardation to attention-deficit disorder), some information is superficial. The staged, often misleading black-and-white photos and illustrations are too dark but, like the case histories, include a wide range of ages. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges