Akron Public Library

Depression is a mental health disorder that affects the lives of millions. Statistics from the World Health Organization show that about 121 million people worldwide are clinically depressed. The symptoms of depression go far beyond just feeling sad. It is a serious disorder that can make it difficult for sufferers to cope with daily life. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. Major depression affects more than 5 percent of teens and is linked...

Discusses phobias including: history and research, social and specific phobias, simple phobias, panic attacks and agoraphobia, and overcoming phobias.

Examines the tic disorder known as Tourette syndrome, its symptoms and manifestations, how it can be controlled and treated, and, through case studies, what it is like to live with Tourette's.

Overview: The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful-both emotionally and physically. The Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers and researchers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention. All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations,...

Examines the history, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options of anthrax, as well as ongoing research for a way to defend the people of the United States from anthrax biological weapons.

Describes SARS, its effects on the world's economy, treatments for the disease, and what may happen if it was to return.

Explores the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of West Nile Virus, reviews ongoing research, and discusses why this mosquito-borne disease is such a threat to humans and animals.

A study of Lou Gehrig's disease or ALS and some famous people effected by it.

Describes the history, symptoms, and diagnosis of Huntington's disease.