DSM-IV-TR Mental Disorders: Diagnosis, Etiology and Treatment - Hardcover

First, Michael B.; Tasman, Allan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470860898 ISBN 13: 9780470860892

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 2004

Synopsis

Organised according to the DSM–IV classification of mental disorders, this is a groundbreaking and thoroughly comprehensive book. DSM–IV–TR Mental Disorders: Diagnosis, Etiology and Treatment is unique in that it also contains information about how to make the psychiatric diagnosis and the etiology and pathophysiology of disorders, as well as an in–depth discussion of the range of treatments that are appropriate for each disorder. The only one–book solution on the market, uniting diagnosis, etiology and treatment of psychiatric disorders Organization mirrors actual DSM–IV for enhanced usability Includes contributions written by many of the actual DSM architects "A book that fulfils the role of the DSM plus includes information about etiology and treatment...an instant bestseller." ALLEN FRANCES, DUKE UNIVERSITY, UK "I think this book is something many clinicians worldwide have been waiting for for many years..." MARIO MAJ, UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES, ITALY Invaluable to psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers and practicing mental health professionals.

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Review:

“...an extremely useful reference tool for psychiatrists...” ( Journal of Mental Health , Vol.35, 2005) "...a valuable resources, providing excellent diagnostic and disorder specific, clinically relevant information." ( The Annals of Pharmacotherapy , December 2004)

About the Author:

Michael B. First , M.D.Research Psychiatrist and Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University, USA. Allan Tasman , M.D.Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Kentucky, USA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0470860898
• ISBN 13: 9780470860892
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1382