Foundations of Clinical Psychiatry

Foundations of Clinical Psychiatry is a strong choice for students and educators who want practical, reliable insight into psychiatry.

Foundations of Clinical Psychiatry: Fourth Edition is an introductory text for students of medicine and other health professions, including psychiatric nursing, psychology, social work and occupational therapy, as well as family doctors. This fourth edition emphasizes biological, psychological and social factors in assessing and treating patients, and illustrates this approach with dozens of clinical stories, the integrated use of DSM-5 classifications, and provides further reading suggestions. All twenty-eight chapters have been updated by the five editors in collaboration with their protégés.

• Key themes include psychiatry, trauma, mental health.
• Written for students and educators.
• Supports deeper learning in psychology with practical, readable insight.

Ideal for students and educators looking for a thoughtful resource on psychology. Available from Psychology Reads, this title fits both focused study and everyday personal growth.