The book review section of the *Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience* provides critical synopses of relevant literature, including brief or extended reviews of recently published books and historical interest books. This section aims to offer a variety of subject matter and content quality, encouraging reviewers to be creative and imaginative in expressing their opinions. **Title:** Psychiatric Disorders in America: The Epidemiologic Catchment Area Study **Editors:** Lee N. Robins, Darrell N. Regier **Publisher:** The Free Press, New York, NY **Pages:** 449 pp. **Price:** $49.95, 1991 This book, edited by Lee N. Robins and Darrell N. Regier, presents the results of the Epidemiologic Catchment Area (ECA) study, which aimed to provide epidemiological data on psychiatric disorders in the United States. The study involved five centers—New Haven, Baltimore, St. Louis, Durham, and Los Angeles—and interviewed over 20,000 household residents. The Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS), based on DSM-III criteria, was used to assess major disorders. The study found that 32% of the population had or had had a psychiatric disorder in their lifetime, with 20% currently active. The book details diagnosis and prevalence rates, comorbidity, age of onset, and other demographic and social factors. It highlights the high proportion of untreated cases and the need for better service delivery. The ECA study has provided valuable insights into the range, distribution, and frequency of psychiatric disorders, with implications for clinical work, health promotion, prevention, and future research. However, the study's findings are specific to the U.S. and may not be directly applicable to other settings. **Title:** Breaking Silence **Producer:** Erudite Cultural Products, Ottawa, Canada **Price:** $310.00 (Cdn.) **Year:** 1991 **Review by:** Vincent R. Russell, M.B., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada **Breaking Silence** is an hour-long film that explores incest and the sexual abuse of children. It features interviews with adult survivors, including a psychotherapist, and includes family photographs and drawings by child victims. The film avoids sensationalism and strident commentary, making it suitable for both general adult viewing and educational purposes. It is recommended for use in medical education, particularly for teaching medical students, residents in psychiatry, and in-service training in this challenging area. **Title:** Clinical Hypnosis with Children **Editors:** William C. Wester II, Donald J. O'Grady **Publisher:** Brunner/Mazel, New York **Pages:** 72 pp. **Price:** $32.95, 1991 This book, edited by Dr. Wester and Dr. O'Grady, focuses onThe book review section of the *Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience* provides critical synopses of relevant literature, including brief or extended reviews of recently published books and historical interest books. This section aims to offer a variety of subject matter and content quality, encouraging reviewers to be creative and imaginative in expressing their opinions. **Title:** Psychiatric Disorders in America: The Epidemiologic Catchment Area Study **Editors:** Lee N. Robins, Darrell N. Regier **Publisher:** The Free Press, New York, NY **Pages:** 449 pp. **Price:** $49.95, 1991 This book, edited by Lee N. Robins and Darrell N. Regier, presents the results of the Epidemiologic Catchment Area (ECA) study, which aimed to provide epidemiological data on psychiatric disorders in the United States. The study involved five centers—New Haven, Baltimore, St. Louis, Durham, and Los Angeles—and interviewed over 20,000 household residents. The Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS), based on DSM-III criteria, was used to assess major disorders. The study found that 32% of the population had or had had a psychiatric disorder in their lifetime, with 20% currently active. The book details diagnosis and prevalence rates, comorbidity, age of onset, and other demographic and social factors. It highlights the high proportion of untreated cases and the need for better service delivery. The ECA study has provided valuable insights into the range, distribution, and frequency of psychiatric disorders, with implications for clinical work, health promotion, prevention, and future research. However, the study's findings are specific to the U.S. and may not be directly applicable to other settings. **Title:** Breaking Silence **Producer:** Erudite Cultural Products, Ottawa, Canada **Price:** $310.00 (Cdn.) **Year:** 1991 **Review by:** Vincent R. Russell, M.B., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada **Breaking Silence** is an hour-long film that explores incest and the sexual abuse of children. It features interviews with adult survivors, including a psychotherapist, and includes family photographs and drawings by child victims. The film avoids sensationalism and strident commentary, making it suitable for both general adult viewing and educational purposes. It is recommended for use in medical education, particularly for teaching medical students, residents in psychiatry, and in-service training in this challenging area. **Title:** Clinical Hypnosis with Children **Editors:** William C. Wester II, Donald J. O'Grady **Publisher:** Brunner/Mazel, New York **Pages:** 72 pp. **Price:** $32.95, 1991 This book, edited by Dr. Wester and Dr. O'Grady, focuses on