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OverviewPsychotic disorders are common and important psychiatric conditions, and patients suffering from psychosis can be challenging to assess and manage. In this new monograph, experts in schizophrenia and related psychoses review the current state of science in this area, and provide a practical and readable overview of the how to diagnose and treat individuals presenting with these disorders. This pocket-sized text features call-out boxes, case descriptions, practical tips, and general guidelines that should be ideal for medical students, residents, young mental health professionals, and trainees in other fields.Beginning with a history of psychosis, the authors proceed to explore the phenomenology of symptoms and experiences and how these can be used in clinical assessment. Diagnostic criteria are reviewed, along with common conditions in the differential diagnosis. Subsequent chapters tackle epidemiology, course and prognosis, and the neurobiology of psychotic disorders. The book concludes with chapters on treatment, both somatic and psychosocial, including discussion of novel interventional approaches and service delivery.The authors of this text are a mix of clinician-educators and scientific investigators, all with experience teaching trainees; this pocket-sized book has been developed to help young professionals easily gain a basic understanding of the complexities and challenges of psychotic disorders. Self-assessment questions, resources, and references will assist, but what really sets this book apart is the accessibility and concision of the text, ideal for individuals learning about or reviewing psychosis. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael J. Marcsisin , Jason B. Rosenstock , Jessica M. GannonPublisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 10.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 18.10cm Weight: 0.230kg ISBN: 9780199331505ISBN 10: 0199331502 Pages: 312 Publication Date: 06 December 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsSeries Introduction 1. History and Phenomenology Michael J. Marcsisin, Jessica M. Gannon 2. Diagnosis and Assessment Jason B. Rosenstock 3. Epidemiology Jasprett S. Brar 4. Course, Prognosis, and Outcomes Konasale M. Prasad 5. Neurobiology Gil Hoftman, Dean F. Salisbury 6. Somatic Treatments Justin C. Ellison, Jason B. Rosenstock, Michael J. Marcsisin 7. Psychosocial Interventions Jessica M. Gannon, Shaun M. Eack Contributor ListReviewsAuthor InformationMichael J. Marcsisin, MD University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA Jason B. Rosenstock, MD University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA Jessica M. Gannon, MD University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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