Psychiatry has emerged as a burgeoning scientific field with major advances in etiology and treatment of several disorders. Just as there was excitement inthe anatomic advances that took place a hundred years ago when Emil Kraepelinand his collaborators took on the enormous task of classification of psychiatric disorders based on rational scientific thinking, new advances in genetics,biochemistry, neuroanatomy and pharmacotherapy of mental disorders have brought us even closer to a better understanding of complex disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and even autism. The major goal of the previous edition of this classic book was to update the busy clinician, psychiatric resident and medical student with the most up-to-date information on etiology, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Classic text including updated and expanded topics. Written by international experts. Details advancesin genetics, biochemistry, etiology, diagnosis and treatment. Covers adult and child syndromes, symptom clusters and special areas INDICE: From the contents The mental status examination. Syndromes of brain dysfunction presenting with cognitive impairment or behavioral disturbance: delirium, dementia, and mental disorders due to a general medical condition. The amnestic syndrome. Bipolar illness. Major depressive disorder. Schizophrenia. Schizoaffective and schizophreniform disorders. Delusional disorders. Anxiety disorders. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Somatoform and dissociative disorders. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Antisocial personality disorders. Alcoholism. Drug addiction. Sexual Disorders: Dysfunction, Gender Identity andParaphilias. Other psychiatric syndromes: adjustment disorder, factitious disorder, illicit steroid abuse, cultural symptoms. Disruptive behavior disorders. Mood disorders in children and adolescents. Autistic disorder. Childhood anxiety disorders. Schizophrenia in children and adolescents. Mood disturbances. Anxiety symptoms. Thought disorder.
- ISBN: 978-1-58829-917-8
- Editorial: Humana
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 775
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés