Mental Diseases: A Handbook Dealing With Diagnosis And Classification

Mental Diseases: A Handbook Dealing With Diagnosis And Classification is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and classification of mental disorders. Written by Walter Vose Gulick, a prominent psychiatrist and professor of psychiatry, this book provides a detailed overview of the various mental illnesses, their symptoms, and the diagnostic criteria used to identify them.The book covers a wide range of mental disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and developmental disorders. Each chapter provides a detailed description of the disorder, including its prevalence, etiology, and clinical presentation. The book also includes information on the various treatment options available for each disorder.In addition to providing a thorough overview of mental illnesses, Mental Diseases also discusses the various diagnostic tools and techniques used in psychiatry. This includes a detailed discussion of the DSM-5, the standard classification system used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders.Overall, Mental Diseases: A Handbook Dealing With Diagnosis And Classification is an essential resource for mental health professionals, students of psychiatry, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of mental illness. The book is written in clear, accessible language, making it easy to understand and use as a reference guide.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: Walter Vose Gulick
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jan 17, 2007
• | Number of Pages: 144 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1432511955
• | ISBN-13: 9781432511951