Essential Psychopathology & Its Treatment
Mark D. Kilgus (Author), Jerrold S. Maxmen (Author), Nicholas G. Ward (Author)
A comprehensive revision to the authoritative textbook on modern psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.
Considered a leading text in the field on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders, this latest revision includes cutting-edge updates in neurochemistry, psychopharmacology, genetics, and functional neuroimaging. Geared to resident students in psychiatry and related disciplines, it makes sense of the field's burgeoning scientific emphasis.
Book Details
- Hardcover
- March 2009
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ISBN 978-0-393-70560-7
- 6.6 × 9.6 in
/ 640 pages
- Territory Rights: Worldwide
Endorsements & Reviews
“An important component of the work regarding students and residents is that it leaves nothing to chance; important terms are clearly defined, and the facts are placed into a historical context, which helps the novice understand the evolution of the field…. Excellent case descriptions bring the abstract concepts to life…. [T]he information provided is relevant and to the point, with excellent instruments for clinicians to use in day-to-day practice…It will be invaluable to students during an initial psychiatric experience. Overall, this is a readable, easy-to-understand, and helpful basic text for students, or ‘refresher’ for practicing clinicians.” — The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
“The student will learn much and learn it enjoyably[...] For medical students' learning, non-psychiatric physicians' reviewing, or just a plain good read, this is a winner.” — American Journal of Psychiatry
“It is funny, occasionally provocative, and filled with clinically relevant descriptions of the important diagnostic features of the major psychiatric syndromes.” — Contemporary Psychiatry
“Essential Psychopathology and Its Treatment gives us so much. The authors cogently lead the reader through a rich discussion of conceptual issues, followed by a detailed review of specific disorders. It is a treat! From the novice practitioner to the experienced clinician, this readable volume has something for all who attempt to treat those whose psychopathology has interrupted life's journey.” — Allan Josephson, MD, Professor and Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Kentucky
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