Download or read book Geriatric Psychiatry An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America E Book written by Louis J. Marino Jr. and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-11-09 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Louis J. Marino, Jr. and George Zubenko bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Geriatric Psychiatry. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as insomnia and sleep disorders in older adults; substance use disorders in the elderly; comorbidity and management of concurrent psychiatric and medical disorders; mood disorders in the elderly; cognitive impairment in the elderly; and more. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including psychopharmacology in the elderly: why does age matter?; the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and pandemic on mental health and brain function in the elderly; COVID-19: brain effects; epidemiology of psychiatric illness in the elderly; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on current topics in geriatric psychiatry, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Download or read book Psychiatric Ethics An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America E Book written by Rebecca Weintraub Brendel and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-11-13 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Rebecca Brendel and Michelle will discuss a number of important topics surrounding Psychiatric Ethics and impact on clinical practice. This issue is one of four each year selected by our series consulting editor, Dr. Harsh Trivedi of Sheppard Pratt Health System. Topics in this issue include: Ethics in Psychiatric Research, Ethical Aspects of Trauma Informed Care, Ethical Challenges in Addiction Psychiatry, Ethics in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatric Ethics, Geriatric Psychiatry Ethics, Ethics of emerging technologies, Ethical considerations in Psychiatric Genetics, Organizational Ethics, Suicide and the end of life, Psychiatry in public spaces, Autonomy and Multiculturalism, and Justice and Parity in Mental Health Treatment, among others.

Download or read book Women s Mental Health An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America E Book written by Susan G. Kornstein and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-07-28 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest editor Drs. Susan G. Kornstein and Anita H. Clayton bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Women's Mental Health. Each year, one in five women in the U.S. experience a mental health condition. Many of these conditions affect more women than men or affect women in different ways. In this issue, top experts discuss new research findings in women's mental health, enabling readers to make informed, thoughtful clinical decisions. - Contains 16 practice-oriented topics including COVID and women's mental health; perinatal depression; menopause and mood; racial/ethnic disparities and women's mental health; reproductive rights and women's mental health; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews of women's mental health, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Download or read book Addiction Psychiatry Challenges and Recent Advances An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America E Book written by George Kolodner and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-09-05 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Download or read book Workforce and Diversity in Psychiatry An Issue of ChildAnd Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America E Book written by Altha J. Stewart and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-11-23 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Altha J. Stewart and Howard Y. Liu bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Workforce and Diversity in Psychiatry. Top experts discuss health inequity and highlight the need to deal with structural racism in the health care system. Key topics include telebehavioral health; disability inclusion in psychiatry; recruitment, retention, and wellbeing of LGBTQ child psychiatrists; and more. - Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics in print and online[RM1] , including workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion; gender diversity in the psychiatric workforce: it's still a (white) man's world in psychiatry; enhancing the pipeline for a diverse workforce; the role of the National Institute of Mental Health in promoting diversity in the psychiatric research workforce; AACAP's strategic plans to enhance the diversity of the child psychiatry and child mental health workforce across all mission areas; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on workforce and diversity in psychiatry, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Download or read book Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America E Book written by Wayne K Goodman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-02-08 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize

Download or read book Treatment Resistant Depression An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America E Book written by Manish K. Jha and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-05-08 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Manish K. Jha and Madhukar H. Trivedi bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Treatment-Resistant Depression. Treatment-resistant depression (TRD), when patients experience an inadequate response to standard treatment plans, is a relatively common occurrence in clinical practice. In this issue, top experts shed light on this difficult-to-treat disorder, helping healthcare professionals improve outcomes for their patients with TRD. - Contains 15 practice-oriented topics including overview of TRD; improving depression outcomes through measurement-based care; approach to diagnosis and treatment for difficult-to-treat depression; TRD in children and in the elderly; neuroimaging biomarkers of treatment-resistant depression; the role of psychedelics in TRD; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on treatment-resistant depression, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Download or read book Medical Education in Psychiatry An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America E Book written by Robert J. Boland and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Robert J. Boland and Hermioni Lokko Amonoo, will discuss a Psychiatric Education and Lifelong Learning. This issue is one of four each year selected by our series consulting editor, Dr. Harsh Trivedi of Sheppard Pratt Health System. Topics in this issue include: Types of Learners, Incorporating cultural sensitivity into education, The Use of Simulation in Teaching, Computer-Based teaching, Creating Successful Presentations, Adapting Teaching to the Clinical Setting, Teaching Psychotherapy, Competency-Based Assessment in Psychiatric Education, Giving feedback, Multiple Choice Tests, The use of narrative techniques in psychiatry, Fostering Careers in Psychiatric Education, Neuroscience Education: Making it relevant to psychiatric training, Lifelong learning in psychiatry and the role of certification, and Advancing Workplace-Based Assessment in Psychiatric Education: Key Design and Implementation Issues.

Download or read book COVID 19 How the Pandemic Changed Psychiatry for Good An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America E Book written by Robert L. Trestman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Robert L. Trestman and Arpan Waghray bring their considerable expertise to the topic of COVID 19: How the Pandemic Changed Psychiatry for Good. Top experts in the field explore the pandemic's impact on emergency departments, substance use disorder treatments, healthcare workers, child psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, financing psychiatric services, and more. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including evolving changes in prevalence of mental illness and substance use disorders; emerging knowledge of the neurobiology of COVID-19 infection; inpatient psychiatric practice changes in the public and private sector; transformation of outpatient psychiatry; psychiatry's expanded integration into primary care; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on how the COVID 19 pandemic changed psychiatry for good, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Download or read book Mental Health Nursing E Book written by Rob Newell and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-10-29 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Mental Health Nursing: an evidence-based approach has been fully updated to include the latest research-based guidance. A wide variety of client problems is covered with , so that students are assured that what they learn is underpinned by a sound evidence base for treatment, and qualified mental health nurses can be confident that their practice is informed by the most up-to-date research. Skills acquisition is emphasised and experiential exercises encourage connections between theory and practice. - Based on up-to-date, evidence-based information - Emphasises skills acquisition - Puts the nurse's role central to mental health care - Contributors and editors are national and international experts in their fields - Uses experiential exercises to reinforce learning and encourage connections from theory to practice

Download or read book Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse E Book written by Kathleen Wheeler and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-11-06 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse provides the nurse psychotherapist with a useful "how-to primer that contains practical techniques and interventions without a lot of theoretical jargon. Topics include the basics of psychotherapy, from how to respond to a patient's initial call to termination of care. Selected approaches, interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic psychotherapy are highlighted with discussion of evidence-base research. Specific techniques for working with commonly seen patient populations that require special consideration: those who have experienced trauma, children, and older adults are included. In addition, how to integrate psychopharmacology and psychotherapy is discussed in detail. - A straightforward approach to psychotherapy using a holistic nursing framework. - Latest findings on the neurophysiology of psychotherapy including research on attachment, therapeutic relationships, and trauma. - Evidence-based research for all approaches and populations discussed. - Provides treatment hierarchy for decision making in selecting strategies for treatment from the initial contact and assessment to termination. - Step-by-step guide to building the nurse-patient relationship in order to achieve quality outcomes. Includes detailed instructions on therapeutic communication techniques. - Detailed instructions teach you how to use the latest therapeutic communication techniques. - Includes all patient populations from children to the older adult with special emphasis on working with traumatized patients. - Comprehensive appendices provide quick access to helpful forms and diagnostic tools specific to psychotherapy nursing practice.

Download or read book Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing E Book written by Elizabeth M. Varcarolis and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awarded third place in the 2017 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Category. Get a full understanding of today’s psychiatric nursing practice in less time! Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 3rd Edition offers the perfect balance of essential nursing interventions and clinical content paired with current research and evidence-based practice to fully equip you for today’s field of mental health nursing. This new edition continues to retain the reader-friendly style, emphasis on therapeutic communication, and the nursing process organization that was successful in the previous edition. It also includes additional DSM-5 disorders, illustrations of various neurobiology disorders, a new neurobiology learning tool, and new NCLEX review questions to help you pass your course and thoroughly prepare for the psychiatric nursing section of the NCLEX. REVISED! Examining the Evidence boxes explain the reasoning behind nursing interventions and how research affects everyday practice. UNIQUE! Applying the Art sections in the clinical chapters provide examples of therapeutic and nontherapeutic communication techniques as well as realistic nurse-patient interaction scenarios. Chapter review questions reinforce essential content from the chapter. Critical thinking questions introduce clinical situations in psychiatric nursing. Nursing Interventions tables familiarize readers with interventions for a disorder that they will encounter in clinical practice. Key concepts and terms clarify essential terminology. Vignettes offer succinct, real-life glimpses into clinical practice by describing patients and their psychiatric disorders. Assessment Guidelines familiarize readers with methods of assessing patients. Potential Nursing Diagnosis tables give several possible nursing diagnoses for a particular disorder along with the associated signs and symptoms. DSM-5 diagnostic criteria identifies medical diagnostic criteria for psychiatric disorders for integration into the nursing plan of care. Important contributions from psychiatric mental health nursing pioneers are featured in the opening unit pages. Cultural Considerations sections reinforce the principles of culturally competent care. Key Points to Remember outline the main concepts of each chapter in an easy to comprehend and concise bulleted list. Appendices feature the DSM-5 Classifications and a list of the latest NANDA-I diagnoses for readers’ reference.

Download or read book Imaging of White Matter An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America E Book written by Sangam Kanekar and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-28 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: White matter lesions have been always challenging for general as well as neuroradiologits. Any disease process in the brain or body can affect white matter, making it very difficult to pinpoint the diagnosis. However the application of the proper algorithmic approach, pattern of distribution, and study of the morphology of these lesions makes it possible to limit the differential diagnosis and, many times, pinpoint specific diagnosis. Advancement of various imaging techniques predominately in MR (MR spectroscopy, MR perfusion, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). functional MR) along with PET has further improved our understanding of these disease processes. However, most of these techniques are new and not well understood by every physician. This issue will cover the topics necessary to master these techniques.

Download or read book Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry written by Mohammed T. Abou-Saleh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 942 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renowned Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry, now in its third edition, addresses the social and biological concepts of geriatric mental health from an international perspective. Featuring contributions by distinguished authors from around the world, the book offers a distinctive angle on issues in this continually developing discipline. Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry provides a comprehensive review of: geriatric psychiatry spanning both psychiatric and non-psychiatric disorders scientific advances in service development specific clinical dilemmas New chapters on: genetics of aging somatoform disorders epidemiology of substance abuse somatoform disorders care of the dying patient Continuing the practice of earlier editions, the major sections of the book address aging, diagnosis and assessment and clinical conditions, incorporating an engaging discussion on substance abuse and schizophrenic disorders. Shorter sections include the presentation of mental illness in elderly people from different cultures—one of the most popular sections in previous editions. Learning and behavioural studies, as well as models of geriatric psychiatry practice, are covered extensively. This book provides a detailed overview of the entire range of mental illness in old age, presented within an accessible format. Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry is an essential read for psychiatrists, geriatricians, neurologists and psychologists. It is of particular use for instructors of general psychiatry programs and their residents.

Download or read book Psychiatric Nursing E Book written by Norman L. Keltner and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-08-06 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the therapeutic skills you need to succeed in the nurse’s role in psychiatric care! Psychiatric Nursing, 7th Edition uses a practical approach to psychotherapeutic management that clearly explains how to manage and treat individuals with psychiatric disorders. It emphasizes the nurse’s three primary tools: you and your relationship with patients, medications, and the environment. This edition adds a new chapter on forensics along with coverage of the latest trends and treatments. Written by educators Norman Keltner and Debbie Steele, this text provides a solid, real-world foundation for the practice of safe and effective psychiatric nursing care. Unique! A practical, three-pronged approach to psychotherapeutic management includes: 1) the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship, 2) psychopharmacology, and 3) milieu management. Unique! Norm’s Notes offer helpful tips from the lead author, Norman Keltner, at the beginning of each chapter, making it easier to understand difficult topics. Nursing care plans highlight the nurse’s role in psychiatric care, emphasizing assessment, planning, nursing diagnoses, implementation, and evaluation for specific disorders. Case studies depict psychiatric disorders and show the development of effective nursing care strategies. Unique! Putting It All Together summaries are provided at the end of each psychopathology chapter. Clinical examples from the authors’ own experiences illustrate concepts with real-life clinical situations. Study Notes summarize each chapter’s important content. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter preview the important principles to follow. Critical thinking questions help you develop clinical reasoning skills. Family Issues boxes highlight the issues that families must confront when a member suffers from mental illness. Learning resources on the Evolve companion website include video lectures, psychotropic drug monographs, and NCLEX® exam-style review questions. Patient and Family Education boxes highlight information that the nurse should provide to patients and families. A glossary defines key terms, providing a handy reference at the back of the book. NEW! DSM-5 information is integrated throughout the text, along with updated content and NANDA content. NEW! Survivors of Violence and Trauma chapter focuses on psychiatric treatment for individuals with mental illness in sex trafficking and forensic environments, along with the social implications for individuals, families, and communities. NEW! Integration of QSEN competencies highlights the competencies relevant to psychiatric nursing care such as safety, communication, evidence-based practice and others. NEW! Additional NCLEX® examination-style review questions on the Evolve companion website cover concepts likely to appear on class tests and the NCLEX exam.

Download or read book Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Revised Reprint E Book written by Elizabeth M. Varcarolis and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Chapter on stress identifies symptoms and triggers of stressors. - NEW! Selected Concept boxes include pertinent information at the beginning of every chapter. - NEW! Cultural Considerations sections reinforce the principles of culturally competent care. - NEW! Additional discussions of QSEN are incorporated in the Nursing Process and QSEN chapter. - NEW! Opening unit pages include photos and information about the most important contributions of psychiatric mental health nursing pioneers. - NEW! Updated Table of Contents improves content flow and eliminates redundancy.

Download or read book Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing E Book written by Ruth Elder and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-06-02 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing focuses on practice in mental health and psychiatric care integrating theory and the realities of practice. Mental wellness is featured as a concept, and the consideration of a range of psychosocial factors helps students contextualise mental illness and psychiatric disorders. The holistic approach helps the student and the beginning practitioner understand the complex causation of mental illness, its diagnosis, effective interventions and treatments, and the client’s experience of mental illness.