Author Description
Psychiatric Comorbidities Such As Depression, Anxiety And Substance Use Are Extremely Common Amongst People With Schizophrenia. They Add To Poor Clinical Outcomes And Disability, Yet Are Often Not At The Forefront Of The Minds Of Clinicians, Who Tend To Concentrate On Assessing And Treating The Core Symptoms Of Schizophrenia, Notably Delusions And Hallucinations. There Is An Imperative To Assess Every Patient With Schizophrenia For Psychiatric Comorbidities, As They Might Masquerade As Core Psychotic Symptoms And Also Because They Warrant Treatment In Their Own Right. This Volume Addresses These Issues Using A Clinical Lens Informed By The Current Literature. Published As Part Of The Oxford Psychiatry Library Series, The Book Serves As A Concise And Practical Reference For Busy Clinicians.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the clinical imperative to identify and treat psychiatric comorbidities in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, which are frequently overlooked in favor of core psychotic symptoms. The authors, David J. Castle, Peter F. Buckley, and Rachel Upthegrove, leverage their extensive clinical and academic backgrounds to synthesize current research. They argue that comorbidities such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders significantly exacerbate patient disability and poor outcomes, necessitating a more comprehensive diagnostic approach.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of common comorbidities including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders
- Clinical frameworks for differential diagnosis between comorbidities and core psychotic symptoms
- Evidence-based management strategies for integrated treatment plans
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive pharmacological manuals for every possible drug interaction
- Focuses primarily on clinical assessment rather than long-term social policy or systemic healthcare reform
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Clinicians and medical professionals frequently identify this text as a practical, high-utility resource for daily practice within the Oxford Psychiatry Library series. Experts highlight the book's ability to distill complex diagnostic challenges into actionable guidance for busy practitioners.
Page Count:
168
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192643142
ISBN-13:
9780192643148
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry
Schizophrenia
Mental Health
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