Synopsis of Treatments of Psychiatric Disorders - Second Edition

Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, Inc., 1996. First Printing . Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 7" x 9 1/2. 1107 Pages Indexed. Copyright page says First Edition. Front and back covers say Second Edition. The second edition of the treatment companion to DSM-IV, is a compendium of state-of-the-art treatments for all major psychiatric disorders. It extracts and condenses all of the most important and practical information from every chapter of that publication for use in this Synopsis edition. The editors, section editors, and chapter authors, all of whom are recognized experts on specific disorders, identified the essential material about each disorder and the current treatment options available for this Synopsis edition. Psychiatric trainees, residents, and medical students, especially those preparing for board exams, will find this book indispensable. All of the information in the two large volumes has been condensed into a valuable summary and overview of the treatment. This Synopsis is a lucid presentation of all the material students will need to know in an easily digestible format. The detailed references are a guide to further in-depth study on each topic. Contents in Thirteen Sections (92 Chapters): General Considerations in Psychiatric Treatment, Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Childhood, Delirium Dementia and amnestic and Other Cognitive Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders, Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Dlisorders Dissociative Disordeers and Adjustment Disorders, Somatoform and Factitious Disorders, Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders, Eating Disorders, Personality Disorders, Sleep Disorders, and Disorders of Impulse Control. Large heavy book that will incur additional shipping charges to most locations.