For many years, the American Psychiatric Glossary has been the
standard reference for psychiatrists, residents, psychiatric social
workers, and other mental health professionals. Last published 8
years ago, it enjoyed unparalleled dominance in the mental health
market. Now comes The Language of Mental Health: A Glossary of
Psychiatric Terms, which is designed not only to replace its
predecessor but also to improve upon its offerings and bring the
content firmly into the twenty-first century.
This comprehensive, user-friendly reference boasts an abundance
of features, both time-tested and new, as follows: - The number of
Glossary definitions has been increased by 25%, and coverage has
been expanded to include terms specific to newer psychiatric
subspecialties, such as geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry,
psychosomatic medicine, and child and adolescent psychiatry.- The
section on "Medications Used in Psychiatry" is expanded and up to
date. Medications are organized by drug class (e.g.,
antidepressants), subclass (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors), trade name (e.g., Prozac), and generic name (e.g.,
fluoxetine).- The section on "Psychiatric Measures" is robust and
detailed. For example, the entry under "Neuropsychiatric Measures
for Cognitive Disorders" lists nearly a dozen assessments, along
with their acronyms or abbreviations.- The section on "Mental
Health Resources" includes vital descriptions and current contact
information for dozens of organizations. The Web addresses are
especially useful for those seeking immediate assistance or access
to information.
Although the reference maintains the level of theoretical,
diagnostic, and therapeutic accuracy one would expect from a book
for clinicians, it will also prove useful to advocacy groups,
attorneys, and mental health patients and their families. Compact
enough to slip into a pocket or briefcase, yet substantial enough
to withstand frequent consultations and extended study, The
Language of Mental Health is a worthy successor to the American
Psychiatric Glossary and is the only reference of its caliber and
completeness on the market.
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