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Handbook of Lithium Therapy
F. Neil . Ed(S): Johnson
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Paperback. Editor(s): Johnson, F. Neil. Num Pages: 453 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 730.
As a medical student in the 1930s, I remember well that a very clear line of distinction was drawn between physical illness and mental illness. Physical illness resulted from pathology which could be identified and studied in detail and the cause could often be deduced. Treatment thus was often specific and based upon a proper appreciation of underlying basic science. Mental illness, on the other hand, could not, it was believed, be based upon identifiable changes in basic science. It was literally 'all in the mind' and, occurring in the absence of causes that could be identified, analysed and remedied, ... Read more
As a medical student in the 1930s, I remember well that a very clear line of distinction was drawn between physical illness and mental illness. Physical illness resulted from pathology which could be identified and studied in detail and the cause could often be deduced. Treatment thus was often specific and based upon a proper appreciation of underlying basic science. Mental illness, on the other hand, could not, it was believed, be based upon identifiable changes in basic science. It was literally 'all in the mind' and, occurring in the absence of causes that could be identified, analysed and remedied, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
453
Condition
New
Number of Pages
453
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401171991
SKU
V9789401171991
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