A much needed book that explains mental illness in reader-friendly language. After giving the reader a basic understanding of mental illness, the book goes on to describe more than 30 clinical problems associated with mental illness and uses a problem-solving approach to guide the reader through their assessment and management. The final section combines quick reference information for common problems. \n \nTranslated version of Where There is No Psychiatrist, published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2003. \n \nAuthor Info: Doctor Vikram Patel is Senior Lecturer, London School of Hygiene and Tropial Medicine. He is the founder of The Sangat Society