Clinically relevant and visually accessible, "Clinical Psychiatry Essentials" is tailored specifically to meet the needs of today's students. Easy to read and use, it provides an introduction to the field of psychiatry and features a wealth of learning tools to maximize comprehension. Each chapter integrates clinical case scenarios, clinical pearls, and study questions, making this an excellent resource for course study and exam preparation. The book addresses core competency issues, including communication skills, system-based aspects of care, and professionalism and focuses on innovative areas of psychiatry including patient-centered care practices and new therapies. A companion Website provides access to the fully search able text.
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Introduction: The Essential Lessons of Psychiatry I. UNDERSTANDING AND EVALUATING MENTAL ILLNESS 1. Epidemiology of Mental Illness 2. Recent Advances in Psychiatric Genetics and Neuroscience 3. Evidence-Based Psychiatry 4. Psychiatric Interviewing 5. Neuroimaging and Laboratory Evaluation 6. Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing 7. Differential Diagnosis of Mental Illnesses, Biopsychosocial Assessment, and Case Formulation II. DIAGNOSES: MAJOR MENTAL ILLNESSES, ADDICTION, AND PERSONALITY DISORDERS 8. Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents 9. Dementia, Delirium, and Other Disorders Associated with Cognitive Impairment 10. Substance Related Disorders 11. Schizophrenia and Related Psychotic Disorders 12. Mood Disorders 13. Anxiety Disorders 14. Somatoform Disorders, Factitious Disorders, and Malingering 15. Dissociative Disorders 16. Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders 17. Eating Disorders 18. Sleep Disorders 19. Impulse Control Disorders 20. Adjustment Disorders 21. Personality Disorders III. THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS 22. Providing Patient-Centered Care in the Context of Mental Illness 23. Behavioral Medicine Strategies 24. Psychopharmacology 25. The Psychotherapies: Principles and Techniques 26. Somatic Therapies: Electrical Brain Stimulation and Neurosurgery for Psychiatric Disorders 27. The Therapeutic Response to Chronic Pain 28. Psychiatric Emergencies IV. ISSUES IN THE CARE OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS 29. Caring for Children and Adolescents 30. Psychiatric Aspects of Medical Practice 31. Caring for Elders
