{"product_id":"introductory-textbook-of-psychiatry-9781615373192","title":"Introductory Textbook of Psychiatry","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ci\u003eIntroductory Textbook of Psychiatry\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eRigorous in scope, \u003ci\u003eIntroductory Textbook of Psychiatry\u003c\/i\u003e 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:\u003cbr\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cbr\u003e• The DSM-5 diagnostic system\u003cbr\u003e• The neurobiological basis of psychiatry\u003cbr\u003e• Interviewing and assessment—including specific questions that patients can be asked\u003cbr\u003e• The various psychiatric disorders\u003cbr\u003e• Legal issues\u003cbr\u003e• Psychiatric emergencies\u003cbr\u003e• Treatment\u003cbr\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cbr\u003eInitially 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 \u003ci\u003ePocket Guide to Psychiatric Practice\u003c\/i\u003e, it makes an excellent companion piece to that volume, as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cb\u003ePart I: Background\u003c\/b\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cbr\u003e1. Diagnosis and Classification\u003cbr\u003e2. Interviewing and Assessment\u003cbr\u003e3. Neurobiology and Genetics of Mental Illness\u003cbr\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cb\u003ePart II: Psychiatric Disorders\u003c\/b\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cbr\u003e4. Neurodevelopmental (Child) Disorders\u003cbr\u003e5. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders\u003cbr\u003e6. Mood Disorders\u003cbr\u003e7. Anxiety Disorders\u003cbr\u003e8. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders\u003cbr\u003e9. Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders\u003cbr\u003e10. Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders\u003cbr\u003e11. Feeding and Eating Disorders\u003cbr\u003e12. Sleep-Wake Disorders\u003cbr\u003e13. Sexual Dysfunction, Gender Dysphoria, and Paraphilic Disorders\u003cbr\u003e14. Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders\u003cbr\u003e15. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders\u003cbr\u003e16. Neurocognitive Disorders\u003cbr\u003e17. Personality Disorders\u003cbr\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cb\u003ePart III: Special Topics\u003c\/b\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cbr\u003e18. Psychiatric Emergencies\u003cbr\u003e19. Legal Issues\u003cbr\u003e20. Psychotherapy\u003cbr\u003e21. Somatic Treatments\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Psychiatric Association Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51138323906903,"sku":"9781615373192","price":61.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781615373192.jpg?v=1751918915","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/introductory-textbook-of-psychiatry-9781615373192","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}