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Myths, Madness and the Family

by David W. Jones

Social SecurityPsychologyFamilyFamilies of the mentally illMentally Ill PersonsSocial Services & WelfarePOLITICAL SCIENCEPublic Policy

Drawing on original research on the experiences of families of people suffering from severe mental illness, this book argues that families struggle with cultural beliefs about families and madness, but can still provide support for the mentally ill.

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Book data: Open Library