A Dose Of Sanity. Mind, Medicine And Misdiagnosis

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher Place: New York
Publisher Year: 1996
Edition: First Edition

Description: 272 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: "Bravo to Dr. Sydney Walker. He has written a masterful book for current and prospective mental health consumers. Before filling a prescription for Prozac or Ritalin, make sure you get A Dose of Sanity."--Charles B. Inlander President, Peoples Medical Society Has your child been labeled hyperactive Has your parent been diagnosed with senile dementia Did your doctor prescribe Prozac for your so-called depression If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need A Dose of Sanity. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans who are actually suffering from common medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism, Lyme disease, and even poor nutrition are misdiagnosed with psychiatric disorders. Studies show that the rate of misdiagnosis is more than 4 in 10. In this powerful book, practicing psychiatrist Dr. Sydney Walker explains why psychiatric misdiagnosis is so common. More importantly, he helps you and those you love avoid the misdiagnosis trap. Dr. Walkers unique 24-Hour-Day Profile lets you track physical and emotional changes over the course of a day to give your physician valuable clues to what your symptoms really mean.

ISBN: 9780471141365