This clear and authoritative textbook describes biological and physica l therapies in psychiatry, relating them closely to patient management . A critical evaluation of the literature is provided and the authors' considerable experience in clinical practice and research will give t he reader a unique insight. All the major biological and pharmacologic al treatments are covered, including antidepressants and antipsychotic s. Both neuropharmacology and problems of diagnosis and response to tr eatment are fully discussed.