William Healy published 5 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Case Studies of Mentally and Morally Abnormal Types (1912). The best-known is Mental Conflicts and Misconduct (1921).
Updated September 2026
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Mental Conflicts and Misconduct
William Healy's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order

Pathological Lying, Accusation, and Swindling (1915)

The Individual Delinquent (1915)

Mental Conflicts and Misconduct (1921)

Delinquents and Criminals (1969)

Other books in order

Case Studies of Mentally and Morally Abnormal Types (1912)

Pathological Lying, Accusation, and Swindling: A Study in Forensic Psychology (1915)
About William Healy
William Healy was a British-American psychiatrist and criminologist who started the earliest American child guidance clinic, was a pioneer of psychoanalysis in the United States, and served as the American Orthopsychiatric Association's founding president.
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William Healy FAQ
- How many books has William Healy written?
- William Healy published 5 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Healy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mental Conflicts and Misconduct.
- What is William Healy's last book?
- Mental Conflicts and Misconduct (1921).
- What is William Healy's most famous book?
- Mental Conflicts and Misconduct (1921) is William Healy's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Healy's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by William Healy is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.
