The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health provides in-depth coverage of specific disorders recognized by the American Psychiatric Association in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), as well as other mental health conditions, diagnostic procedures and techniques, therapies, psychiatric medications, alternative treatments, legal concerns, and related topics. The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health includes 500 entries on disorders, drugs, tests, and treatments. The Encyclopedia minimizes medical jargon and uses language that any reader can understand while still providing thorough coverage, making this text useful to consumers and students alike.