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• DSM-IV-TR ® Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

  • The standard diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals worldwide to promote reliable research, accurate diagnosis, and thus appropriate treatment and patient care. Each psychiatric disorder with its corresponding diagnostic code is accompanied by a set of diagnostic criteria and descriptive details including associated features; prevalence; familial patterns; age-, culture-, and gender-specific features; and differential diagnosis.

• DSM-IV-TR ® Casebook and its Treatment Companion

  • Robert L. Spitzer, M.D., Miriam Gibbon, M.S.W., Andrew E. Skodol, M.D., Janet B. W. Williams, D.S.W., and Michael B. First, M.D.
    Real-world cases that bring DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment to life. Case studies provide an effective opportunity to practice the principles of differential diagnosis with a wide range of patients and can provide exposure to diagnostic categories not often encountered in clinical practice. For selected cases, world-renowned experts provide in-depth discussions of state-of-the-art approaches to treatment.

• DSM-IV-TR ® Handbook of Differential Diagnosis

  • Michael B. First, M.D., Allen Frances, M.D., and Harold Alan Pincus, M.D.
    A succinct reference to help ensure that all important diagnoses that need to be ruled out during a clinical evaluation are considered. Outlined are the six crucial steps in differential diagnosis that must be considered for every patient. Plus, 27 decision trees delineate how to go from the most common presenting symptoms to a final diagnosis, and 62 differential diagnosis tables provide a head-to-head comparison of a disorder with its differential diagnostic contenders.

• DSM Archives

  • Access to the complete DSM archives (DSM-I, DSM-II, DSM-III, DSM-III-R, DSM-IV, and some significant changes to between-edition printings) for research and archiving purposes

• Book of the Month

  • Access for 1 month to a best-selling title from American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. in PDF format

• American Psychiatric Association Practice Guidelines (quick reference [subscribers only] and comprehensive [freely available] versions)

  • Offers both comprehensive (freely available) and quick-reference (subscribers only) practice guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association, including those not yet available in the print compendium. You’ll be given access to newly approved Practice Guidelines and Guideline Watches for 12 months from your purchase.

• The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Psychiatry, 5th Edition, with interactive Self-Assessment

  • Edited by Robert E. Hales, M.D., M.B.A., Stuart C. Yudofsky, M.D., and Glen O. Gabbard, M.D.
    Its previous edition hailed as "the best reference for the majority of practicing psychiatrists" (Doody’s Book Reviews) and a book that "more than any other, provides an approach to how to think about psychiatry that integrates both the biological and psychological" (JAMA), the 5th Edition of The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Psychiatry has been meticulously revised to maintain this preeminence as an accessible and authoritative educational reference and clinical compendium. It combines the strengths of its three editors—Robert Hales in clinical and community psychiatry, Stuart Yudofsky in neuropsychiatry, and new co-editor Glen Gabbard in psychotherapy—in recruiting outstanding authors to summarize the latest developments in psychiatry.
    
    Also included is complimentary access to a downloadable slide show that contains a wealth of material to enhance classroom presentation, study, and clinical use. An interactive self-assessment study guide offers users the chance to test knowledge of Textbook content and further extends the learning experience with links to relevant resources at PsychiatryOnline.com.

• Gabbard's Treatments of Psychiatric Disorders, 4th Edition

  • Edited by Glen O. Gabbard, M.D.
    More than 160 authorities share insights gained from firsthand experience in a state-of-the-art text that covers all major treatments in psychiatry linked to specific disorders, with a pluralistic approach that includes all major treatment modalities without focusing exclusively on favorite approaches. Scrupulously reviewed and edited to consolidate treatment information most needed by readers, the book is organized along the lines of DSM-IV-TR to cover the entire spectrum of conditions, from cognitive, psychotic, and mood disorders to eating disorders, sleep disorders, and disorders of impulse control. It is an essential touchstone for practitioners and an outstanding reference for students in the mental health professions.

• Textbook of Psychotherapeutic Treatment

  • Edited by Glen O. Gabbard, M.D.
    Sure to become the standard text for all students and practicing psychotherapists, whatever their background—psychiatry, psychology, or social work—Textbook of Psychotherapeutic Treatments addresses all the major psychotherapeutic modalities in one comprehensive, authoritative volume. In addition to individual therapies, the book addresses group, conjoint, and family therapies. Integrative forms of psychotherapy are covered as well. Additional chapters on psychotherapy’s neurobiological underpinnings and on the nature of professional boundaries conclude this indispensable volume.

• The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry, 4th Edition, with interactive Self-Assessment

  • Edited by Dan G. Blazer, M.D., Ph.D., and David C. Steffens, M.D., M.H.S.
    Widely recognized as the standard in its field, The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry has been revised and updated while continuing the tradition of providing both scholar and clinician with the practical skills and knowledge required for understanding mental disorders in later life. This Fourth Edition supplies comprehensive updates of the most common mental disorders in the elderly—from mood disorders and anxiety to schizophrenia and circadian rhythm disorders—and includes new chapters on delirium, dementia and milder cognitive syndromes, and bipolar disorders.
    
    An interactive self-assessment study guide offers the chance to test knowledge of Textbook content.

• The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment, 4th Edition, with interactive Self-Assessment

  • Edited by Marc Galanter, M.D., and Herbert D. Kleber, M.D.
    A trusted and authoritative resource through three editions, this Fourth Edition of The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment has been fully updated to present the most current scientific and clinical information on a wide range of substance use disorders, from tobacco and alcohol to methamphetamine and "club drug" abuse. It incorporates the latest biomedical research findings as well as recent advances in treatment modalities and the growth of pharmacotherapies. The text offers a comprehensive view of the basic science and psychology underlying addiction as well as extensive coverage of all treatment approaches and specialty topics. Highlights of this new edition include chapters on the biology and clinical management for each of the drug categories; new material on the role of buprenorphine in treating opioid addiction; extensive coverage of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement, and contingency management; and new research on the role of 12-step programs in addiction treatment. Designed to serve clinicians in practice as well as researchers, the textbook is an invaluable source of treatment options for anyone concerned with the problems posed by patients with substance abuse disorders.
    
    An interactive self-assessment study guide offers the chance to test knowledge of Textbook content.

• The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Psychopharmacology, 4th Edition, with interactive Self-Assessment

  • Edited by Alan F. Schatzberg, M.D., and Charles B. Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D.
    Covering both basic science and clinical practice, this Fourth Edition draws on the talents of 53 new contributors to guarantee fresh, authoritative perspectives on advances in psychiatric drug therapy. Introductory chapters provide a theoretical grounding in clinical applications and include a new chapter on genomics and genetics. The "Classes of Psychiatric Treatment" section is a virtual pharmacopoeia, with chapters devoted to specific agents. It presents information by class of drug; includes data on indications, side effects, and interactions for each; and features expanded coverage of newly approved agents. Chapters in the "Clinical Psychobiology and Psychiatric Syndromes" section review the neurological underpinnings of specific disorders and include a new chapter on the neurobiology of childhood disorders. Subsequent coverage of psychopharmacological treatment encompasses state-of-the-art approaches to psychiatric disorders; specific patient populations; difficult-to-manage conditions, including a new chapter on treatment of chronic pain syndromes; and specific guidance on drug selection and prescription. A concluding new chapter reviews ethical considerations in psychopharmacological treatment and research.
    
    An interactive self-assessment study guide offers users the chance to test knowledge of Textbook content.

• Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Edited by Mina K. Dulcan, M.D
    Dulcan’s Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry supplants the previous textbook edited by Jerry Wiener and Mina Dulcan—not with a new edition, but rather a new book that offers a fresh look at the field of child mental health. It preserves Wiener’s vision of a clinically focused textbook useful to trainees and practitioners in a variety of specialties, providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive text in child and adolescent psychiatry as presented by more than 110 contributors who distill their knowledge and expertise into a single authoritative volume. Both the organization of the original text and the structure of the chapters have been overhauled to better communicate the clinical art and wisdom of child psychiatry while remaining grounded firmly in clinical science. Each chapter highlights what we know about evidence-based practices in assessment and treatment, while sections on future research point toward current pressing questions. At the end of each chapter are educational summary points. Of the 65 chapters, 56 feature new lead authors, chosen to represent the expertise of disciplines ranging from pediatrics and neurology to sleep medicine and family therapy.
    
    An interactive self-assessment study guide offers the chance to test knowledge of Textbook content.

• Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 7th Edition

  • Alan F. Schatzberg, M.D., Jonathan O. Cole, M.D., and Charles DeBattista, D.M.H., M.D.
    Since 1986, the Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology has been the gold standard for applying psychotropic medications to the treatment of specific psychiatric conditions. With each new edition, the book has grown in stature as well as in size, making it the bestselling book of its kind. While the information is both up-to-the-minute and comprehensive, perhaps the book’s most compelling attribute is its collegial and accessible writing style. Practicing psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, pharmacists, and students in psychiatry and pharmacology will find the narrative easy to follow, without sacrificing depth. Reliable, readable, and highly regarded, this new edition of the Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology continues the tradition established by its predecessors.

• Textbook of Traumatic Brain Injury, 2nd Edition

  • Edited by Jonathan M. Silver, M.D., Thomas W. McAllister, M.D., and Stuart C. Yudofsky, M.D.
    Each year in the United States, more than 3 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), at a dollar cost exceeding $48 billion. Yet media and policy makers have largely ignored this major public health problem—and most clinicians lack experience in treating and evaluating patients with TBI and thus are unaware of its many subtle but disabling psychiatric symptoms. This critically important textbook—the timely successor to the popular 1994 compilation by the same editors—fills that void, providing a wealth of scientific, yet easy-to-understand information, from both research and clinical practice, on the complex neuropsychiatric sequelae of TBI. Extensively updated and expanded by recognized experts, this comprehensive textbook contains 40 chapters, including 15 new for this edition, and more than 100 informative figures and illustrations. New chapters address structural and functional imaging, electrophysiologic techniques, neuropsychological assessment, social issues, systems of care, and treatment modalities, including alternative therapies. Expanded chapters discuss the multiple neuropsychiatric sequelae but not encompassed by the usual psychiatric syndromes, including apathy, reduced awareness of deficits, fatigue, pain, headaches, balance problems, visual difficulties, and sports injuries. This practical, deeply informative text is a "must read" for everyone involved in the care and treatment of patients who are coping with the devastating consequences of TBI.

• What Your Patients Need to Know About Psychiatric Medications, 2nd Edition

  • Robert H. Chew, Pharm.D., Robert E. Hales, M.D., M.B.A., and Stuart C. Yudofsky, M.D.
    This extraordinary resource provides printer-friendly Medication Information Patient Handouts for every major psychiatric medication. Patients’ most common questions are answered, including how to take the medication and its beneficial effects and potential side effects and drug interactions. Language is clear, accurate, and accessible and prioritizes information that is evidence-based to enhance the safe and effective use of psychiatric medications by patients. The more informed patients are about their psychiatric disorders and medication-based treatments, the greater will be their degree of compliance, safety, and treatment response. This resource ensures that patients can take away with them the most important information about their psychiatric medications.

• Helping Parents, Youth, and Teachers Understand Medications for Behavioral and Emotional Problems: A Resource Book of Medication Information Handouts

  • Edited by Mina K. Dulcan, M.D.
    This practical and essential resource provides printer-friendly medication information handouts to be used by psychiatrists, pediatricians, and others who prescribe medicine for youth with behavioral and emotional problems. Handouts covering today’s most effective medications—from alprazolam to zolpidem—are written in language that parents, teachers, and youth can understand. Each handout contains the basic information needed to reinforce clinical discussions, ensures that key points aren’t forgotten or overlooked, and provides answers to important questions that arise between visits.

Your site license also includes... access to these journals (1997-Present)

• American Journal of Psychiatry

  • The American Journal of Psychiatry is the most widely read psychiatric journal in the world. Published monthly, it is an indispensable journal for all psychiatrists and other mental health professionals who need to stay on the cutting edge of virtually every aspect of psychiatry. No other psychiatric journal reaches more psychiatrists with greater impact or immediacy than The American Journal of Psychiatry, the journal that the overwhelming majority of psychiatrists consider essential.

• Psychiatric Services

  • Psychiatric Services, established in 1950, is published monthly by the American Psychiatric Association. The peer-reviewed journal features research reports on issues related to the delivery of mental health services, especially for people with serious mental illness in community-based treatment programs. Long known as an interdisciplinary journal, Psychiatric Services recognizes that provision of high-quality care involves collaboration among a variety of professionals, frequently working as a team. Authors of research reports published in the journal include psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, drug and alcohol treatment counselors, economists, policy analysts, and professionals in related systems such as criminal justice and welfare systems. In the mental health field, the current focus on patient-centered, recovery-oriented care and on dissemination of evidence-based practices is transforming service delivery systems at all levels. Research published in Psychiatric Services contributes to this transformation.

• Journal of Neuropsychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences

  • As the official Journal of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, the society of psychiatrists working at the interface between neuroscience and behavioral disorders, The Journal of Neuropsychiatry is dedicated to developing effective diagnosis and treatment for patients with neuropsychiatric disorders. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry publishes peer-reviewed articles addressing critical subjects such as Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and seizure disorders, and is devoted to reporting discoveries in clinical neuroscience that are relevant to understanding the brain-based disorders of patients. The journal features original articles, concisely written clinical and research reports, perspectives on emerging trends in the field, and classic pieces from the field's rich history, and each issue gets started with the signature section "Windows to the Brain."

• Academic Psychiatry

  • Academic Psychiatry publishes original scholarly work focused on innovative psychiatric education, professional development in academic psychiatry, and leadership by psychiatrists in the field of medicine. The journal features work that furthers knowledge in psychiatric education and stimulates improvements in academic psychiatry. Articles address teaching, research, and administration, as well as clinical, organizational, and economic issues relevant to the academic missions of departments of psychiatry. Overview articles present empirical research and critical analysis of important topics in academic psychiatry. Other features include a new ideas section, commentaries, and letters to the editor. Academic Psychiatry also publishes the best papers from meeting workshops, provides a forum for debates, and often presents theme issues that focus on a single area of psychiatric education.

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