Diseases and Disorders (Spring 2019 Bundle)
Illness is frequently stigmatized, especially in Western
society. When someone is sick, they may feel as though no one wants to hear
about it, especially in the case of mental illnesses. However, this culture of
silence contributes to persistent myths and misinformation about diseases such
as anxiety, schizophrenia, HPV, and epilepsy. These volumes aim to dispel these
myths with accurate statistics, informative sidebars, detailed photographs, and
up-to-date charts and diagrams. This information gives readers the tools they
need to better understand their own health and support people they know who are
dealing with various diseases and disorders.
? Carefully selected topics
focus on both frequently overlooked illnesses, such as Lyme disease, and
high-profile but misunderstood diseases, such as Alzheimer?s disease
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Annotated quotes from medical experts and those affected by medical conditions
give readers important facts as well as personal details about living with
illnesses that people often struggle with in silence
? Lists of organizations
to contact for more information and support provide readers with additional
resources to help themselves or someone they know who is sick