Overview

The prevalence of psychiatry in popular culture has coincided with the rise of amateur ""armchair"" psychiatrists—and this often serves to muddy the waters about what, exactly, the field entails. For all the misconceptions, though, psychiatry is an endlessly fascinating field, charged with defining and recognizing mental illnesses, identifying methods for treating them, and discovering their causes and developing measures to prevent them. Introductory Textbook of Psychiatry dispels common misunderstandings and delves into what makes this such an exciting discipline. Now in its seventh edition, this bestselling guide is organized along the lines of DSM-5 and has been updated to reflect changes to the manual, including new medications and therapies. Rigorous in scope, Introductory Textbook of Psychiatry is nevertheless accessible and conversational in tone. It employs fascinating case vignettes, clinical pearls, self-assessment questions, and tables and figures as it offers a summary of: • The DSM-5 diagnostic system • The neurobiological basis of psychiatry • Interviewing and assessment—including specific questions that patients can be asked • The various psychiatric disorders • Legal issues • Psychiatric emergencies • Treatment Initially developed for medical students and beginning residents, this guide is also a valuable reference for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, and psychologists. And because it has been edited to align with the Pocket Guide to Psychiatric Practice, it makes an excellent companion piece to that volume, as well.

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Author:   Donald W. Black (University of Iowa - Carver College of Medicine) ,  Nancy C. Andreasen, MD PhD (University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics )
Publisher:   American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Imprint:   American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Edition:   Seventh Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.880kg
ISBN:  

9781615373123

ISBN 10:   1615373128
Pages:   638
Publication Date:   03 July 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781585624690
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

About the Authors Preface Introduction Part I: Background 1. Diagnosis and Classification 2. Interviewing and Assessment 3. Neurobiology and Genetics of Mental Illness Part II: Psychiatric Disorders 4. Neurodevelopmental (Child) Disorders 5. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders 6. Mood Disorders 7. Anxiety Disorders 8. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders 9. Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders 10. Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders 11. Feeding and Eating Disorders 12. Sleep-Wake Disorders 13. Sexual Dysfunction, Gender Dysphoria, and Paraphilic Disorders 14. Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders 15. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 16. Neurocognitive Disorders 17. Personality Disorders Part III: Special Topics 18. Psychiatric Emergencies 19. Legal Issues 20. Psychotherapy 21. Somatic Treatments Bibliography Glossary Index

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Donald W. Black, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Nancy C. Andreasen, M.D., Ph.D., is Andrew Woods Chair of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa.

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