Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0789011115, Paperback)

Here is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference for pastors, priests, and non-Christian religious leaders who need assistance in recognizing prevalent psychiatric disorders and getting parishioners the help they need. Containing concise descriptions of the most common mental health treatments and resources, this book provides you with key indicators for recognizing illness, and recommendations for you on how to direct those affected. Complete with clinical examples to illustrate certain disorders, The Pastor's Guide to Psychological Disorders and Treatments will raise your awareness of mental health issues in order to help the individuals in your church find appropriate and accurate mental health services.