Emergenze psichiatriche

Il volume precisa il ruolo del servizio sociale nelle emergenze che producono un impatto sulla vita delle persone e delle fami

La pandemia da COVID-19 ha posto molteplici sfide agli psicologi, la più importante delle quali è stata ripensare le normali p

L'Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità ha evidenziato come il numero di bambini con una diagnosi di disturbo mentale sia in crescita e ha stimato che entro il 2020 i disturbi neuropsichiatrici saranno tra le prime 5 cause di morbilità, mortalità e disabilità pediatrica. Nella maggior parte dei casi per i bambini che stanno vivendo le crisi comportamentali il ricovero non è necessario. Questo però comporta che ci sia un adeguato supporto dal territorio che deve quindi fornire professionisti adeguatamente preparati nella gestione delle emergenze. Aiutare i bambini in crisi: gestire le emergenze psichiatriche nei bambini e negli adolescenti rappresenta una guida pratica, basata sui sintomi. Il volume è di aiuto per coloro che lavorano in ospedale o nelle comunità, inclusi medici in formazione, pediatri che lavorano in ambulatorio o in pronto soccorso, psicologi, assistenti sociali, psicologi che lavorano nelle scuole, consiglieri di orientamento scolastico e infermieri che lavorano nelle scuole.

Significantly expanded and updated from the first edition, this edition of Psychiatric Intensive Care is essential reading for all healthcare professionals and managers involved in the care of the mentally ill patient, particularly in the intensive care environment. It provides practical and evidence-based advice on the management of disturbed and severely ill psychiatric patients in secure hospital settings. New chapters were added covering multidisciplinary team working, and emphasising the interface of psychiatric intensive care with other mental health specialities; specifically, Interface with General Psychiatry, Interface with Learning Difficulties, Interface with the Child and Adolescent, Interface with Substance Misuse, Interface with Social Work, User and Carer Issues, Legal Issues and National Standards and Good Practice in Psychiatric Intensive Care. This book should be read by all mental health team members working with disturbed psychiatric patients on an inpatient basis, as well as by management staff responsible for establishing and running these services.

This is a pocketbook for trainees in psychiatry which gives instant access to the information psychiatrists need in acute clinical situations. It provides information on how to assess the patient, how to effectively manage psychiatric emergencies as well as the accurate diagnosis and management of common psychiatric conditions.

Be on call with confidence! Successfully managing on-call situations requires a masterful combination of speed, skill, and knowledge. The pocket-sized titles in the "On Call" series provide you with immediate access to the vital, step-by-step information you need to rise to the occasion! When you're on call...alone...in the middle of the night...they're your answer books for what to do and how to do it quickly - from diagnosing a difficult or life-threatening situation to prescribing the right medication.

Featuring useful new psychotherapeutic interventions and pharmacologic agents, this unique reference is the only resource focused on the emergency management of the acutely ill psychiatric patient. Conveying the experience and authority of one of the world's leading departments in psychiatry and emergency medicine, "Emergency Psychiatry" offers comprehensive coverage of clinical strategies for diagnosing and treating patients who may be dangerous to themselves or others.Ideal for psychiatrists, emergency room personnel, neurologists, and residents on rotation or in training, this much-needed resource offers: on-the-spot help for management of acutely depressed, anxious, angry, and potentially dangerous patients; diagnostic and treatment algorithms for each disorder; clear access to prescribing information on psychotropic agents, including dosages and methods of administration; tables of salient diagnostic features and differential diagnoses throughout; an evidence-based approach, featuring emphasis on a biopsychosocial philosophy toward patient management; and, the latest DSM-IV diagnostic criteria and terminology.More than an emergency treatment reference, this an excellent source of information for any clinician who wants up-to-date information on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute psychiatric illnesses or behavioral disorders.

This handbook is a practical, quick-reference guide to the evaluation and management of acute psychiatric symptoms seen in emergency departments and inpatient psychiatric and medical-surgical units. The book presents a step-by-step approach to each symptom, beginning with a list of questions necessary for initial assessment and proceeding to psychopharmacologic interventions, DSM-IV-TR criteria, differential diagnosis, and disposition guidelines. Additional chapters address safety concerns, the mental status examination, use of restraints and seclusion, child and elder abuse, and special needs of children, adolescents, geriatric patients, mentally retarded individuals, and patients with HIV. A chapter on legal and forensic issues is also included.

Written by Washington University house staff and faculty, this pocket guide is a quick reference for the hospital practice of psychiatric medicine in the inpatient psychiatric, consultation, and emergency settings. Each section addresses the most frequently encountered problems in these clinical settings and offers practical suggestions on how to obtain information, generate reasonable differential diagnoses, discriminate among diagnoses, and document clinical decisions. The book includes "Style Pointer" sections on patient interview skills and ED Rounds that outline clinical reasoning algorithms in the emergency setting. Class Notes sections explain how to concisely and thoroughly document patient encounters, emphasizing difficult medical-legal situations. The Washington Manual[registered] Psychiatry Survival Guide is also available electronically for handheld computers. See PDA listing for details. The Washington Manual[registered] is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

This user-friendly resource presents a patient-centered approach to managing the growing incidence of major psychiatric emergencies in the outpatient setting. Abundant illustrations, tables, and algorithms guide you through the wide range of disorders discussed, and a color-coded outline format facilitates rapid access to essential information necessary for making a proper diagnosis for optimal management outcomes.