Psichiatria

"High-Yield[trademark] Behavioral Science, Fourth Edition" presents a concise review of the behavioral science material tested on the USMLE Step 1. The "High-Yield[trademark]" outline format, with tables, diagrams, photographs, and images to clarify important material, provides a concentrated, efficient review for both course exams and the USMLE. Patient Snapshots present clinical scenarios and pose specific questions. Annotated answers and explanations appear at the end of each chapter. This edition is thoroughly updated, consistent with DSM-IV-TR, and reorganized into six major sections: The Life Cycle; Biological and Psychological Bases of Behavior; Psychopathology; Social Behavior; The Practice of Medicine; and Epidemiology and Statistics.

In che modo una persona può "riemergere" dalla malattia mentale? Quali percorsi le consentono di raggiungere una condizione di

Il volume si sviluppa e si articola sulle fasi del processo terapeutico che servono a testare l'efficacia degli interventi nel

Nel presentare criticamente il problema della malattia mentale all'interno della particolare prospettiva filosofico-psichiatri

Il volume raccoglie una serie di saggi scritti tra il 2002 e il 2012, contribuendo alla ricostruzione di un decennio di storia della psichiatria.

Nei vari servizi di un Dipartimento di salute mentale c'è sempre quello dedicato ai "pazienti gravi". Sottrarsi allo "stress" di dover inventare ogni volta percorsi terapeutici nuovi permette di affrontare le situazioni problematiche sfruttando in maniera agevole e rapida l'esperienza precedente. Il lavoro di formazione raccontato nel libro mostra il tentativo di riflettere collettivamente su questo percorso lavorativo e ha per focus gli operatori stessi, il loro rapportarsi di fronte ad una persona problematica, la storia degli interventi fatti, di quelli mancati, nuove idee, altre soluzioni.

This is a book of psychiatry at its most practical level. It answers the sorts of questions psychiatrists ask on a daily basis. What treatments are available for the condition this patient has? What is the evidence for the effectiveness of each of these treatments? Is there any value in combinations of treatment? And, can I be sure that the evidence and recommendations are free from bias? This handy pocket reference summarises the key elements of the Cambridge Textbook of Effective Treatments in Psychiatry. The text has been revised to provide the most up-to-date evidence for treatment decisions, with an accompanying summary table for each chapter to reinforce the recommendations. It is an essential guide for mental health professionals of all disciplines as well as medical students and trainees.

Negli ultimi anni l'approccio alla mente umana non fa più riferimento al tradizionale dualismo mente-corpo, bensì pone al cent

This is a new edition of a successful introductory textbook on the subject of psychiatry. Clearly written and rich in pedagogic features - such as summary boxes, clinical cases and other aid memoirs - this book is tailored to the learning needs of those entering the discipline for the first time. Particularly suitable for medical students, this book will also act as a 'primer' for post-graduates first entering the speciality with a view to a long-term career in the discipline.

Schizophrenia is one of the most challenging brain disorders a mental health professional can face, yet its causes and cure remain elusive. Written by experts from a wide range of psychiatric disciplines to serve as a singular resource, Essentials of Schizophrenia clearly defines the current knowledge of the nature, causes, and treatment of this disorder and puts the many misconceptions about this disabling illness into perspective. Schizophrenia is so devastating because it robs people of the very things that make them human -- their personality and intellect. Symptoms typically have their onset in early adulthood, and the disorder often leaves the individual permanently disabled. This book leads readers through questions surrounding this debilitating disorder, from an historical overview and review of epidemiology to consideration of comorbid conditions. Key topics covered in this text include: * Identification of early signs of cognitive impairment and the resulting psychopharmalogical treatment strategies for improving social or vocational function. * Role of antipsychotics, antianxiety/hypnotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and dopamine agonists in treatment and associated side effects. * Current proven psychosocial interventions that augment and complement drug therapy, and increased patient involvement in choice of treatment modality. * Keys to early identification of individuals who are vulnerable to schizophrenia, and the potential for earlier intervention and treatment. * Optimal treatment approaches for first episodes to increase the likelihood of full recovery. * Answers to frequently asked questions raised by psychiatrists in daily encounters with their patients with schizophrenia. A must-read for anyone involved in the care and treatment of individuals with schizophrenia, Essentials of Schizophrenia helps the reader better understand the disorderin an accessible format. Squarely confronting a misunderstood disease that has caused great suffering and disability, this textbook serves as a dependable source of knowledge for current psychiatric professionals as well as the next generation of students and clinicians to come.

Il caso Ellen West è il resoconto della più celebre analisi di un caso clinico, narrato da Ludwig Binswanger

Allan Tasman, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, has teamed up with Wanda Mohr, Professor, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, to produce a user-friendly textbook for Psychiatry Residents. Drawing on material from the acclaimed Psychiatry 3e , this book features high quality material, selected on a need-to-know basis, with an emphasis on uniformity, evenness, and accessibility, all within a multi-disciplinary framework. Highly suitable for course development and as augmented reading assignments Accessible to readers from junior to senior Residents; a good primer on which to focus initially, with pointers to further reading Informed by an integrative perspective and a multi-disciplinary approach Features sound clinical advice throughout, illustrated with case vignettes The sort of book a trainee can dip into easily to access clear knowledge, when one needs relevant information quickly

2011 winner of BMA Book Awards, this is a student textbook of psychiatry. This innovative resource provides a highly visual introduction to the basic principles and practice of psychiatry. Each topic is covered in a single two-page unit to make reference and study uncommonly easy and effective. Abundant full-colour line diagrams, clinical photographs, and MRI images demonstrate essential concepts at a glance.