Product Description

This helpful guide deals with the principles and practice of managing mental health problems and clears away many of the common misunderstandings about mental illness, psychiatrists and psychiatry in general. The coverage includes commonly encountered mental conditions and all the aspects of this complex area including recognising the condition, communicating with the patient and family, and the therapies available.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #134967 in Books
• Published on: 1998-05-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 82 pages

From the Back Cover
This guide deals with the principles and practice of managing mental health problems and aims to clear away many of the common misunderstandings about mental illness, psychiatry and psychiatrists. It covers the range of mental conditions which are commonly encountered in general practice, the community and hospital, and looks at the specific needs of groups such as children, the elderly, the homeless and ethnic minorities. A section is also included on selecting drugs and treatments, and improving compliance.