Memory Disorders in Psychiatric Practice (Paperback)

Paperback. Memory complaints are a frequent feature of psychiatric disorder, even in the absence of organic disease. In this practical reference for the clinician, German Berrios and John Hodges lead an international team of eminent psychiatrists, behavioural neurologists and clinical psychologists to focus on the psychiatric and organic aspects of memory disorders from the perspective of the multidisciplinary memory clinic. These disorders include organic syndromes such as the dementias, the amnesic syndrome and transient amnestic states, and also psychiatric aspects of memory disorders in the functional psychoses. Among the specific topics reviewed are the paramnesias, conditions such as deja vu, flashbulb and flashback memories, and the problems of recovered, false and feigned memories. Throwing new light on established conditions, and also introducing two new syndromes, this book makes a major contribution to the understanding and clinical management of memory disorders in psychiatry, neuropsychology and other disciplines. Memory complaints are a frequent feature of psychiatric disorder, even in the absence of organic disease. In this reference for the clinician, German Berrios and John Hodges lead an international team of experts to examine the psychiatric and organic aspects of memory disorders from the multidisciplinary memory clinic perspective. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…