Chapter 1: Is Mental Illness a Serious Problem? Chapter preface -- 1. Mental Illness Is Prevalent in America / Marla Cantrell -- 2. The Prevalence of Mental Illness in America Is Exaggerated / Allen Frances -- 3. Medications for Mental Illness Are Overprescribed / Robert Whitaker, as told to Jed Lipinski -- 4. Restricting Medications for Mental Illness Harms Patients / Mental Health America -- 5. Mental Illness Can Be a Source of Creativity / Roger Dobson -- 6. The Link Between Mental Illness and Creativity Is Misunderstood / Hara Estroff Marano -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 2: How Should Society Address Mental Illness? Chapter preface -- 1. Involuntary Treatment Is Warranted for the Severely Mentally Ill / Treatment Advocacy Center -- 2. Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Violates Patients' Rights to Autonomy / Mental Health America -- 3. Mentally Ill Veterans Need More Effective Psychotherapy / Norra MacReady -- 4. Psychotherapy May Not Be Beneficial to Military Veterans / Paula J. Caplan -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 3: What Mental Health Issues Do Youths Face Today? Chapter preface -- 1. Trends in Teen Suicide Are a Serious Problem / Karen Ann Cullota -- 2. Teen Suicide Is Not on the Rise / Jeremy Olson -- 3. Mental Health Screenings in Schools Help Children / Richard A. Friedman -- 4. Mental Health Screenings in Schools Can Harm Children / Nathaniel S. Lehrman -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 4: What Treatments for Mental Illness Are Effective? Chapter preface -- 1. Electroconvulsive Therapy Can Be Helpful / Melissa Dahl -- 2. Electroconvulsive Therapy May Not Be Helpful / Matt Snyders -- 3. Schizophrenia Can Be Successfully Treated with Medication / Joseph P. McEvoy -- 4. Schizophrenia Can Be Successfully Treated Without Medication / Tim Calton -- 5. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is a Valuable Treatment / Judith Beck, as told to Judy Madewell and Michael F. Shaughnessy -- 6. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Is a Beneficial Treatment / Claudia Dewane -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- For Further Discussion -- Organizations to Contact.