Facts about the most common mental illnesses -- Many factors cause mental illness -- Genes cause mental illness -- Omega-3 fatty acids can help treat mental illness -- Depression is underdiagnosed -- Depression is overdiagnosed -- Bipolar disorder is underdiagnosed in youth -- Antidepressant use must be monitored to be effective -- Positive psychology may help treat mental illness -- Legislation is needed to protect the mentally ill -- A woman survives schizophrenia -- A woman lives with bipolar disorder.
Summary
Explores the issues surrounding mental illness. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.