what is a good book explaining how the brain works? mainly concentrating on mental disorders. i.e. Psychosis?

Question: I have basic knowledge of the brain. nothing special or beyond college level survey classes. so it needs to be easy for the layman to understand.

Answers:
http://www.ionet.net/~tslade/mhbooks.htm

http://www.amazon.com search "mental problems"

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0140275401/202-8160914-5111000?v=glance&n=266239

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/9781853022654

Other Answers:
It's a little more general, but a great one is 'How the Mind Works' by Steven Pinker.

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