Since the development of pharmacoconvulsive therapy in 1934 and of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in 1938, ECT has proven far more valuable than just the intervention of last resort. In comparison with psychotropic medications, we now know that ECT can act more effectively and more rapidly, with substantial clinical improvement that is often seen after only a few treatments. This is especially true for severely ill patients -- those with severe major depression with psychotic features, acute mania with psychotic features, or catatonia. For patients who are physically debilitated, elderly,...
Since the development of pharmacoconvulsive therapy in 1934 and of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in 1938, ECT has proven far more valuable than j...
Presents a companion to the psychiatric reference, DSM-5 trademark]. This title includes the diagnostic classification, as well as all of the diagnostic criteria from DSM-5 trademark] in an easy-to-use paperback format. It provides quick access to the information essential to making a diagnosis.
Presents a companion to the psychiatric reference, DSM-5 trademark]. This title includes the diagnostic classification, as well as all of the diagnost...
Sleep-Wake Disorders: DSM-5(R) Selections is crafted around a specific disorder cited in DSM-5(R). This selection provides a comprehensive overview of the process of diagnosing sleep-wake disorders while serving as a reference guide to assist in the diagnosis of individual patients. The disorder-specific resource is an invaluable addition to the DSM-5(R) collection and an important contribution to the mental health profession.
This book contains the critical disorder-specific content from these four titles: - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition...
Sleep-Wake Disorders: DSM-5(R) Selections is crafted around a specific disorder cited in DSM-5(R). This selection provides a comprehensive overview...
Depressive Disorders: DSM-5(R) Selections is crafted around a specific disorder cited in DSM-5(R). This selection provides a comprehensive overview of the process of diagnosing depressive disorders while serving as a reference guide to assist in the diagnosis of individual patients. The disorder-specific resource is an invaluable addition to the DSM-5(R) collection and an important contribution to the mental health profession.
This book contains the critical disorder-specific content from these four titles: - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition...
Depressive Disorders: DSM-5(R) Selections is crafted around a specific disorder cited in DSM-5(R). This selection provides a comprehensive overview...
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder: DSM-5(R) Selections is crafted around a specific disorder cited in DSM-5(R). This selection provides a comprehensive overview of the process of diagnosing schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders while serving as a reference guide to assist in the diagnosis of individual patients. The disorder-specific resource is an invaluable addition to the DSM-5(R) collection and an important contribution to the mental health profession.
This book contains the critical disorder-specific content from these four titles: - Diagnostic...
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder: DSM-5(R) Selections is crafted around a specific disorder cited in DSM-5(R). This selection pr...
Feeding and Eating Disorders: DSM-5(R) Selections is crafted around a specific disorder cited in DSM-5(R). This selection provides a comprehensive overview of the process of diagnosing feeding and eating disorders while serving as a reference guide to assist in the diagnosis of individual patients. The disorder-specific resource is an invaluable addition to the DSM-5(R) collection and an important contribution to the mental health profession.
This book contains the critical disorder-specific content from these four titles: - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,...
Feeding and Eating Disorders: DSM-5(R) Selections is crafted around a specific disorder cited in DSM-5(R). This selection provides a comprehensive ...
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: DSM-5(R) Selections is crafted around a specific disorder cited in DSM-5(R). This selection provides a comprehensive overview of the process of diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders while serving as a reference guide to assist in the diagnosis of individual patients. The disorder-specific resource is an invaluable addition to the DSM-5(R) collection and an important contribution to the mental health profession.
This book contains the critical disorder-specific content from these four titles: - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,...
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: DSM-5(R) Selections is crafted around a specific disorder cited in DSM-5(R). This selection provides a comprehensive ...
Anxiety Disorders: DSM-5(R) Selections is crafted around a specific disorder cited in DSM-5(R). This selection provides a comprehensive overview of the process of diagnosing anxiety disorders while serving as a reference guide to assist in the diagnosis of individual patients. The disorder-specific resource is an invaluable addition to the DSM-5(R) collection and an important contribution to the mental health profession.
This book contains the critical disorder-specific content from these four titles: - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5(R)) -...
Anxiety Disorders: DSM-5(R) Selections is crafted around a specific disorder cited in DSM-5(R). This selection provides a comprehensive overview of...
The long-awaited report of the APA's Work Group to Revise the APA Guidelines on Psychiatric Services in Correctional Facilities, Psychiatric Services in Correctional Facilities comes at a time of growing incarceration rates, more rigid sentencing policies, harsher sanctions, and tougher public attitudes toward crime. The result is a near-doubling of the incarcerated population since the first report was issued in 1989 and a significant increase of inmates with serious mental health issues. The work group members address the implications of this troubling state of affairs for psychiatrists...
The long-awaited report of the APA's Work Group to Revise the APA Guidelines on Psychiatric Services in Correctional Facilities, Psychiatric Servic...