Personality Disorders: A Practical Guide (Practical Guides in Psychiatry) - Softcover

Berman MD, Carol W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0781794013 ISBN 13: 9780781794015

Publisher: LWW, 2009

Synopsis

This new addition to the Practical Guides in Psychiatry series is a clinically oriented pocket guide to diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. Using the conversational style and case vignettes found in all Practical Guides in Psychiatry titles, Dr. Berman addresses every category of personality disorder. The first section discusses the various types of personality disorders. The second section discusses those that coexist with other major psychiatric disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder. The third section focuses specifically on treatment issues. Among the issues discussed are how gender, culture, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, somatoform disorders, and medical conditions intersect with personality disorders.

The Practical Guides in Psychiatry series provides quick, concise information for professionals on the front lines of mental health care. Written in an easy-to-read, conversational style, these invaluable resources take you through each step of the psychiatric care process, delivering fast facts and helpful strategies that help you provide effective and compassionate care to your patients.

Edition details

• Publisher: LWW
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0781794013
• ISBN 13: 9780781794015
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208