Michael H. Ebert, James F. Leckman, Ismene Petrakis CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Psychiatry, Third Edition

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Quickly and accurately diagnose and treat the psychiatric disorders you will most likely encounter in clinical practiceRelevant etiology, phenomenology, pathophysiology, and drug information - right at your fingertipsThe most effective interviewing techniques and approachesImportant evaluation, testing, and decision-making tools and criteriaValuable information on psychiatry and the law, psychological testing, emergency psychiatry, evaluating infants, and moreHelpful section on the principles of evaluating and diagnosing patients as well as treatment strategiesNEW CHAPTERS on Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Opioid Use Disorders, Stimulant Use Disorders, Tobacco Use Disorder, Cannabis Use Disorders, and Gambling and Behavioral AddictionsThe definitive clinical overview of psychiatric careDesigned in the time-saving LANGE CURRENT outline styleCovers both adult and pediatric disordersReviews essential psychopharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches