The Principles Of Mental Hygiene (1917)

By William A. White

Book Overview

The Principles of Mental Hygiene is a book written by William Alanson White in 1917, which explores the principles of maintaining good mental health. The book is divided into two parts, the first part discusses the basic principles of mental hygiene, including the importance of physical health, the role of education in mental health, and the need for social support. The second part of the book focuses on specific mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia, and provides guidance on how to identify and treat these conditions. The book is aimed at both professionals in the mental health field and the general public, with the goal of promoting better understanding and awareness of mental health issues. The author draws on his own experiences as a psychiatrist and uses case studies to illustrate his points. Overall, The Principles of Mental Hygiene is a seminal work in the field of mental health and remains relevant today, over a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120039355
• ISBN13: 9781120039354
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"