
Ch. 1. Signs And Symptoms-- Ch. 2. Interviewing And Clinical Evaluations-- Ch. 3. Classification-- Ch. 4. Aetiology And The Scientific Basis Of Psychiatry-- Ch. 5. Personality And Its Disorders-- Ch. 6. Reactions To Stressful Experiences-- Ch. 7. Anxiety And Obsessional Disorders-- Ch. 8. Affective Disorders-- Ch. 9. Schizophrenia And Related Disorders-- Ch. 10. Delirium, Dementia, And Other Cognitive Disorders-- Ch. 11. Psychiatry And Medicine-- Ch. 12. Suicide And Deliberate Self-harm-- Ch. 13. Problems Due To Use Of Alcohol And Other Psychoactive Substances. Ch. 14. Problems Of Sexuality And Gender-- Ch. 15. Psychiatry Of The Elderly-- Ch. 16. Drugs And Other Physical Treatments-- Ch. 17. Psychological Treatment-- Ch. 18. Mental Health Care For A Community-- Ch. 19. Child And Adolescent Psychiatry-- Ch. 20. Mental Retardation (learning Disability)-- Ch. 21. Psychiatry And The Law-- Appendix: The Law In England And Wales. Michael Gelder, Richard Mayou, John Geddes. Rev. Ed. Of: Concise Oxford Textbook Of Psychiatry / Michael Gelder, Dennis Gath, Richard Mayou. 1994. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
This text investigates the foundational principles, diagnostic frameworks, and clinical practices required for the study and application of modern psychiatry. The authors, all established experts in the field, synthesize clinical data and established medical research to provide a structured overview of mental health disorders. The work serves as a comprehensive guide for students and practitioners, organizing complex psychiatric concepts into a logical, accessible format that bridges the gap between theoretical science and clinical application.
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Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for medical students and trainees entering the field of psychiatry. Readers often note the clarity and academic rigor of the prose, which effectively distills complex clinical information into a manageable format for study.
Page Count:
502
Publication Date:
1999-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford Univ Pr
ISBN-10:
0192628879
ISBN-13:
9780192628879
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