This practical guide presents fundamental, concise, current information on the most common psychiatric disorders and includes behavioral psychotherapy. Using a practical outline format and with an interior layout designed for quick access, content is readily available and retrievable. Based on the DSM-IV, new disorders chapters discuss sexual disorders and child psychiatric disorders, which are becoming more prevalent. A comprehensive index denotes tables and figures separately.* Includes assessment content which provides knowledge of assessment procedures that is fundamental to successful diagnosis and treatment. * Thorough disorders coverage that offers a solid base of need-to-know psychiatric information with diagnostic features and treatment options. * Showcases an accessible outline format with numerous boxes and tables, and a spiral binding for quick access to important information. * Incorporates the most current accepted psychiatric diagnoses, based on the DSM-IV. * New chapters on sexual disorders, child and adolescent psychiatric disorders, the P-450 enzyme system and a new formulary chapter. * Features wider margins, thumb tabs and key phone number charts for quick retrieval of information. * Provides a comprehensive index with many more entries and tables and figures that are denoted separately. Read Less