Fundamentals of Clinical Psychiatry
Fundamentals of Clinical Psychiatry
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USDA practical handbook providing a succinct overview of the different aspects of mental health disorders, facilitating a solid base knowledge of the field of psychiatry. Offering a systematic, straightforward approach, the book covers the importance and relevance of mental health disorders, their causes, presentation, and the best approaches for their treatment. Written by mental health professionals with a high level of expertise and practical experience in the treatment of patients with mental health issues, the book includes numerous clinical vignettes, bulleted lists, tables, diagrams, and algorithms to facilitate understanding. It covers the important topics across psychiatry, including the psychiatric interview; psychosocial theories and their implications for psychiatry; neurostimulation treatments; the suicidal patient; and dementias, as well as full coverage of the depressive, bipolar, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. Essential reading for medical students, trainees in psychiatry, and other healthcare professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of psychiatry and mental health.
- Provides an introduction to different aspects of psychiatry using accessible language and a step-by-step approach, allowing readers to establish a base knowledge on the field of psychiatry, regardless of their background
- Offers a practical view of psychiatry as a specialty, based on the authors' own clinical expertise instead of focusing on theoretical considerations which helps readers develop a good understanding of the practical aspects of psychiatry
- Adopts a systematic approach to the discussion of mental disorders (including general aspects, clinical features, pathophysiological aspects, and therapeutic considerations), supporting the development of critical thinking towards mental disorders, highlighting their similarities and differences
Reviews & endorsements
‘Fundamentals of Clinical Psychiatry: A Practical Handbook is an invaluable resource for both seasoned psychiatrists and those learning the speciality. This comprehensive guide distils complex psychiatric concepts into practical, accessible advice, making it a helpful reference for daily clinical practice. The authors cover a wide range of topics, from diagnosis to treatment strategies, ensuring that readers are well-equipped to handle diverse patient needs. The emphasis on evidence-based approaches and real-world applications distinguishes this handbook, fostering confidence in decision-making. Rich with clinical and practical information, it serves as a crucial companion in navigating the challenges of psychiatric care. I highly recommend this handbook to anyone seeking to enhance their understanding and skills in clinical psychiatry.’ Allan Young, Chair of Mood Disorders and Director, Centre for Affective Disorders, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London
‘This is a very comprehensive book on clinical psychiatry covering not only mental disorders but also describing, amongst the others, the principles of psychopathology, psychosocial approaches, psychopharmacology, neurostimulation, legal and transcultural aspects. It is interesting to note that distinguished clinicians, scientists, and educators participated to the writing of this book adding an invaluable and multidisciplinary contribution which is very rare to find in our field. Therefore this represents a unique and comprehensive manual providing solid bases on the practical aspects of clinical psychiatry to students and trainees approaching mental health problems.’ Paolo Brambilla, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, The University of Milan, Director, Psychiatric Clinic at Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan
Product details
January 2025Paperback
9781009334747
386 pages
236 × 155 × 21 mm
0.594kg
Available
Table of Contents
- List of contributors
- Foreword
- Preface Marsal Sanches and Jair C. Soares
- 1. Introduction Marsal Sanches and Jair C. Soares
- 2. The psychiatric interview Dean J. Atkinson and Amanda Helminiak
- 3. Psychopathology and the mental status examination Marsal Sanches
- 4. Classifications and the diagnostic process in psychiatry Marcelo Bruno Generoso and Marsal Sanches
- 5. Neurobiology of mental disorders Karen Horn, Anita Barrera, Abdul Haseeb and Rodrigo Machado-Vieira
- 6. Psychosocial theories and their implication for psychiatry Claudia Lex and Thomas D. Meyer
- 7. General aspects of psychopharmacology Grace S. Pham and Sanjay J. Mathew
- 8. Neurostimulation treatments Luis A. Wische-Fernandez and Salih Selek
- 9. Ethico-legal considerations in psychiatry Edward Poe
- 10. Transcultural aspects of mental health care Syed Shahzeb Ayaz and Ali Abbas Asghar-Ali
- 11. Child and adolescent psychiatry Cristian Patrick Zeni and Priscilla Granja Machado
- 12. Principles of geriatric sychiatry Antonio L Teixeira and Jennifer R. Gatchel
- 13. Reproductive psychiatry Julia N. Riddle, Margo Nathan, Riah Patterson and Anne Ruminjo
- 14. Psychomotor agitation Olusegun Adebisi Popoola and Nidal MoukaddamI
- 15. The suicidal patient Ryan E Lawrence
- 16. Depressive disorders Carolina Olmos and Joao Quevedo
- 17. Bipolar disorders Marsal Sanches and Jair C. Soares
- 18. Psychotic disorders Olaoluwa Okusaga and Gabriela Austgen
- 19. Anxiety disorders Grace Kim, Vaishali Tirumalaraju and Sudhakar Selvaraj
- 20. Obsessive-compulsive disorder Jordan T. Stiede, Emily R. Strouphauer, Erika S. Trent, Sameer A. Sheth, Nisha Giridharan, Wayne K. Goodman, Andrew D. Wiese and Eric A. Storch
- 21. Post-traumatic stress disorder: an update on diagnosis, etiology, and treatment John M. Bouras
- 22. Borderline personality disorder Marcos S. Croci, Marcelo J. A. A. Brañas, Steve Conway, Julia Jurist and Lois W. Choi-Kain
- 23. Antisocial personality disorder Morgan T. Deal and Juan J. Sosa
- 24. Other personality disorders Maria Carolina Pedalino Pinheiro and Carolina Olmos
- 25. Eating disorders Carrie J. McAdams
- 26. Alcohol use disorder Michael Weaver and Heather Webber
- 27. Other substance use disorders Thanh Thuy Truong
- 28. Autistic spectrum disorders Taiwo T. Babatope, Antonio F. Pagán, Caroline W. McCool, Natalie R. Parks, Nermin Koch, Laura M. Welch and Parnaz Daghighi
- 29. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Cesar A. Sotullo
- 30. Delirium and other medical conditions presenting with psychiatric symptoms Silvia Hafliger
- 31. Dementia Jeffrey McBride and Lokesh Shahani
- 32. Psychiatric care of the medical patient: neuroleptic malignant syndrome and serotonin syndrome Lindsey S. Pershern and Robert J Boland
- Appendix
- Index.
