Prepared by the residents and faculties of the renowned
Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, this pocket handbook
is packed with succinct, practical, accessible information on the
diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Major sections include
psychiatric emergencies, symptom-based diagnosis and treatment, special
populations, and treatment approaches including psychopharmacology. The
book is written in a quick-scanning outline format with boxes, tables,
and lists to provide high-yield information at a glance.