Mental diseases: a public health problem

"Mental Diseases: A Public Health Problem" by James V. May is a book written in the early 1900s that looks at mental illness as a serious issue for everyone. The book argues that understanding mental health is very important for society. With an introduction by Thomas W. Salmon, the book highlights how many different experts are becoming interested in the topic, including social workers and lawyers. Salmon points out that many people do not know much about mental health and that more research is needed. Dr. May stresses the need for better research into mental disorders. He explains that we don't have enough good information about how often these illnesses occur and calls for improved ways to track and understand these conditions.