Fundamentals of Clinical Psychiatry A Practical Handbook

A practical pocketbook providing a succinct overview of the different aspects of mental health disorders, facilitating a solid base knowledge of the field of psychiatry. Offering a systematic, straightforward approach, the book covers the importance and relevance of mental health disorders, their causes, presentation, and the best approaches for their treatment. Written by mental health professionals with a high level of expertise and practical experience in the treatment of patients with mental health issues, the book includes numerous clinical vignettes, bulleted lists, tables, diagrams, and algorithms to facilitate understanding. It covers the important topics across psychiatry including the psychiatric interview, psychosocial theories and their implications for psychiatry; neurostimulation treatments; the suicidal patient; dementias as well as full coverage of the depressive, bipolar, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. Essential reading for medical students, trainees in psychiatry, and other healthcare professions interested in expanding their knowledge of psychiatry and mental health.

Provides an introduction to different aspects of psychiatry using accessible language and a step-by-step approach, allowing readers to establish a base knowledge on the field of psychiatry, regardless of their background

Offers a practical view of psychiatry as a specialty, based on the authors' own clinical expertise instead of focusing on theoretical considerations which helps readers develop a good understanding of the practical aspects of psychiatry

Adopts a systematic approach to the discussion of mental disorders (including general aspects, clinical features, pathophysiological aspects, and therapeutic considerations), supporting the development of critical thinking towards mental disorders, highlighting their similarities and differences