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Publisher : Amer Psychiatric Pub Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780873182041
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Resident's Guide to Treatment of People with Chronic Mental Illness by :
Download or read book Resident's Guide to Treatment of People with Chronic Mental Illness written by and published by Amer Psychiatric Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 1993 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to help residents—and other beginning clinicians—gain a better understanding of the clinical principles and techniques that underlie therapeutic work with patients with chronic mental illness. Resident's Guide to Treatment of People with Chronic Mental Illnessdescribes the direct involvement of psychiatric residents in a broad range of treatment interventions. Case examples and clinical vignettes illustrate specific techniques, emphasizing interpersonal interventions rather than specific psychopharmacological prescriptions. This guide is an indispensable resource for residents and other mental heath professionals working with the chronically mentally ill and their families.