Review of Reconceptualizing Mental Illness in the Digital Age

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This book looks very interesting, and I would really like to give it ago. However, I'm not fluent in psychiatric terminology or philosophical terms. I understand a bit, but it sounds as though this book would be beyond my understanding. As you said, if the book had a direct approach, more people would be able to get into it. Shame really, but thankyou for your review.
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This book openly shares the consequences of the digital age on mental health and because of its profound insights and urgent relevance it may be a vital resource for therapists and mental health professionals. However, its dense prose might limit its appeal to a broader audience. Great job with the review!
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"Reconcep­tu­al­iz­ing Men­tal Ill­ness in the Dig­ital Age" by Elliott B. Martin Jr. explores mental health development, history, and contemporary issues while addressing modern mental health challenges such as the impact of social media and digital technology. It also explores technology overuse, anxiety, depression, and social isolation.
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Reconceptualizing Mental Illness in the Digital Age" by Elliott B. Martin, Jr is an important book that deserves public attention owing to the topics it discussed. Mental Health has been a major problem in today's world leading to clutter of people's minds, engaging in abnormal or sometimes criminal activities. I will keenly follow this book to learn from the authors point of view.
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This is definitely an innovative book: one on mental health in our modern digital age. Wouldn't you be interested in learning about what is happening to mental illnesses in this modern world? Although a little dense at times, this book offers a lot of insight; what I find most relevant is how it explores anxiety, isolation, and depression, and how they are wreaking havoc all around the globe.
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Today's BOTD draws awareness to the growing number of mental health issues in today's digital world. Filled with valuable info and thought-provoking details, readers will not only walk away more informed, but also w/a better understanding of the struggles many face today. Thank you so much! :-)
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"Reconceptualizing Mental Illness in the Digital Age" by Elliott B. Martin, Jr. deals with mental illnesses but in an in-depth way. The book presents the concept of mental health as well as history. In addition, the book deals with contemporary problems in mental health and social media.
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This book focuses on the connection between society and technology, as well as how it affects our mental health. It illustrates how technology has touched us positively as well as badly. Although this book's concept is intriguing, the review indicates that its uncomfortable text structure and use of philosophical or psychiatric words made it difficult for me to decide whether or not to pick it up. Thus, I'll overlook it.
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I have been accustomed to theories and researches about how social media has been affecting mental health nowadays. I myself have been developing better habits than staying and scrolling in Social Media for long hours. I’m glad there’s a Psychologist who decided to write about this interesting topic. I can’t wait to read it.
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A book that focuses on mental health and social media is very relevant.

Thank you for the great review.
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A well-researched book on mental health is worth reading, I'll give it a try. Congrats on being the BOTD. Nice review
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This is an interesting review! I agree that the mental health concerns in our digital age are ever-increasing and this book is very topical and could attract a wide audience with a reader-friendly style.
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This book 'covers an up-to-date subject in an in-depth way. It walks the readers through the development of the ideas of men­tal health, the history, contemporary prob­lems in men­tal health, and social media.'
Mental health and social media sensitization sounds educational.
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"Reconceptualizing Mental Illness in the Digital Age" by Elliott B. Martin, Jr. is a thought-provoking, well-researched exploration of mental health, technology, and societal implications, earning 4 out of 5 stars for its insightful analysis despite dense, complex prose.
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Definitely not my cup of tea, both because I don't like reading non-fiction and because, despite the seriousness of the topic, I am not interested in studying any type of mental illness. Sorry, I will have to pass, but congratulations with BOTD, anyway!
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