Neurosis : understanding common mental illness
(Print Material)

At head of cover title: RCPsych, Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Common mental illnesses, such as anxiety and depression, have been diagnosed separately in recent years, but they are all linked together. Written for psychiatrists, psychologists and researchers, this book focuses on the concept of neurosis, now redefined as the general neurotic syndrome, and shows how it is necessary for mental health practice.