The Approach to Mental Health

This book contains seven chapters. In the first four Dr. Maclay has attempted to give an outline of psychology. In the last three he is concerned with its application: the titles of these chapters are "The child at home", "Social aspects of psychology" and "How nervousness is treated". Even if these chapters gave a clear and coherent account of their subjects the most important part of a book about mental health would still be missing. It is as if somebody who wants to learn to drive a car is merely told how the engine works, how to carry out minor repairs and, if major repairs are necessary, where to find a garage. The reader naturally expects to find a positive statement of what mental health consists of and how it is to be achieved. He will be disappointed;