Psychiatry for Beginners

Ravi Gupta, 2016

Overview

This book is designed for individuals new to psychiatry. It presents current knowledge on psychiatric disorders, explaining the neuroscientific basis of symptoms and their management. Chapters are organized into sections representing psychiatric sub-specialties, grouping disorders with common features for easier comprehension. Each chapter begins with fundamental concepts linking the disorders discussed, followed by clinical vignettes and discussions of related conditions.

Who it's for

• Students beginning their study of psychiatry.
• Medical professionals seeking a foundational overview.
• Individuals preparing for USMLE examinations.

Key features

• Paperback format.
• Published by Elsevier India.
• 280 pages.
• ISBN: 9788131244579.
• Based on DSM-5 criteria.
• Includes comparison between DSM-5 and ICD-10 for international students.