Excluding cases of environmentally-related illnesses which have physiological symptoms directly related to specific environmental factors, this book considers other cases in which patients
seeking treatment for environmental illness present psychological issues. Discusses the effects of lead, mercury, and PCB exposure on mental health, as well as the lesser-known effects of other
chemicals. Discusses how these effects interact with fear, stress, and depression to cause symptoms. Also discusses the healing effects of exposure to nature and natural images, and the
beneficent effects of pets on victims of mental illness. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
