For the many psychiatrists, psychologists, and other clinicians and researchers striving to bring symptom relief to patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other psychoses, this volume provides an all-important summary of the latest research about the diagnosis and pathophysiology of psychosis.

The authors discuss risk factors for self-harm, including depression, substance abuse and antisocial behaviour, and critically examine key screening instruments that can be used to assess risk. They describe how suicidal behaviour can be managed and prevented, and look at the effectiveness of aftercare treatment for those who self-harm.

Provides a comprehensive review of delusional disorder, a condition that was only reintroduced into modern psychiatric diagnosis in 1987. An invaluable reference for psychiatrists and other clinicians, this authoritative text is illustrated throughout with case histories and includes clear guidelines on diagnosis and treatment.

McKenna's Delusions is the first comprehensive account of one of the most arresting phenomena in psychiatry: delusions. This book provides an in-depth and critical review of what delusions are, the forms they can take and how they might be explained from both psychological and biological perspectives.

This book recounts the author's experiences of major depression, hospital admissions and treatments including medication, ECT and 'talking treatments'. It discusses the care given by medical and nursing staff and social and medical prejudices against those with psychiatric illnesses from a medical practitioner's perspective.

Relying upon the best-selling third edition of Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, Dr Stephen M. Stahl has revised chapters covering depression and bipolar disorder. Significantly revised and expanded from the previous edition, this is essential and concise reading for everyone from students to professionals.

Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library, this second edition highlights areas of depression which are of special relevance to later life, how to diagnose depression in an older person, the overlap with dementia and various other physical illnesses, and important pharmacological considerations.

* Looks at depression generally and with reference to specific neurologic conditions * Takes a practical approach with use of tips and tricks boxes; case studies; points of interest boxes; and take home summaries * References selectived to aid reading .

In years, there has been an increase in research into childhood depression, and it is recognised that depression can severely impair young people in many aspects of their life, school, peer and social relationships, and frequently persists into adulthood. This title provides guidance to recognising and treating depression in young people.

The Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-5-TR is a concise, affordable companion to the ultimate psychiatric reference, DSM-5-TR. It includes the fully revised diagnostic classification, as well as all the diagnostic criteria from DSM-5-TR in an easy-to-use format.