Review of Reconceptualizing Mental Illness in the Digital Age

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The paartof Donald Trump's hair is indeed humorous. Mental health is becoming a more and more diverse issue every day, and with the world becoming more advanced and people being more secluded, mental illnesses are becoming more common. I admired the author for tackling such a sensitive topic.
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Some of the causes of mental illness the author has included in this book are new to me such as identity and the media. It will be an eye-opening read to discover the link between this and mental illness. Thanks for the review.
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"Reconceptualizing Mental Illness in the Digital Age: Ghosts in the Machine" by Elliott B. Martin, Jr. offers a timely exploration of mental wellness in our technology-driven world. This book provides a holistic understanding of the fine line between normal and pathological in the context of modern digital life. A must-read for Mental Health Awareness Month, thanks for sharing this insightful recommendation!
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I'm attracted by the fact that Elliot has done in-depth study in this work, which has enabled him to present facts as they are, no matter how unnerving they may be. Thanks for your descriptive review.
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This is a book that is well described by its title. The author wrote about several issues related to mental illness, such as identity, suicide, the media (the swarm), and Donald Trump's hair (to address specific issues regarding the media and the Internet). The reviewer recommends this book to intellectuals who have the patience to read through it, and it is also suitable for people studying psychology:
I seem to find this book quite interesting, and maybe I like the author's writing style.
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Well, we must agree that mental health illness is becoming a big problem, and most people do not understand it. Technology has contributed towards improving it and again increasing its prevalence. What is the way forward?Congrats on the author.
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Well, we must agree that mental health illness is becoming a big problem, and most people do not understand it. Technology has contributed towards improving it and again increasing its prevalence. What is the way forward?Congrats on the author.
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As someone interested in the intersection of mental health and media, I find Elliott B. Martin, Jr.'s "Reconceptualizing Mental Illness in the Digital Age" both enlightening and challenging. I appreciate his unique blend of historical context and modern psychiatric insights.
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Thank you for your honest review! I started reading this book and just couldn't go on. It was very hard for me to understand. I'm very interested in the subject but his writing style and all the technical words made it hard to follow along.
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This sounds like an informative book, discussing integral issue. I appreciate the review's honest review. I enjoyed reading this review.
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I really enjoyed this review! The detailed analysis of the author's writing style and the blend of history, personal opinions, and scientific research piqued my interest. Despite its complexities, I think this book offers valuable insights into mental illness in the digital age.
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This book is a book about mental illness and suicide. It is a self help book about the reason why people commit suicide. I can't wait to read it. Congrats on being book of the day!
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This book doesn't sound like my cup of tea, nevertheless, I commend the author for writing it in a bid to educate everyone. In addition, the reviewer has stated his fascination with the subject of discourse. Meaning, there's a lot to learn from it.
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"Reconceptualizing Mental Illness in the Digital Age" is a book that comprehensively talks about mental health and issues related to it today. It sounds educational, combining personal opinions with scientifically researched ideas, and contains references. Congrats on BOTD!
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Post by mrlefty0706 »

Hi @lim mamanto, I just read your comments on the official review of "Reconceptualizing Mental Illness in the Digital Age: Ghosts in the Machine" and I was intrigued by the reference to Donald Trump's hair, and I imagine a psychiatrist could write an entire book about the Donald Trump and mental illness. I think this book covered a very interesting topic, but I was disappointed in the run-on sentences that were hard to understand. I chose not to add this book to my to -read list. Thanks for comments. @Mrlefty0706
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