Psychiatric Diagnosis Revisited

Author : Stijn Vanheule
Publisher : Springer
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783319446691

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Psychiatric Diagnosis Revisited by Stijn Vanheule Pdf

This book explores the purpose of clinical psychological and psychiatric diagnosis, and provides a persuasive case for moving away from the traditional practice of psychiatric classification. It discusses the validity and reliability of classification-based approaches to clinical diagnosis, and frames them in their broader historical and societal context. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is used across the world in research and a range of mental health settings; here, Stijn Vanheule argues that the diagnostic reliability of the DSM is overrated, built on a limited biomedical approach to mental disorders that neglects context, and ultimately breeds stigma. The book subsequently makes a passionate plea for a more detailed approach to the study of mental suffering by means of case formulation. Starting from literature on qualitative research the author makes clear how to guarantee the quality of clinical case formulations.

Author : S. Vanheule
Publisher : Springer
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781137404688

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Diagnosis and the DSM by S. Vanheule Pdf

This book critically evaluates the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Through analysis of the history of psychiatric diagnosis and of the handbook itself, it argues that the DSM-5 has a narrow biomedical approach to mental disorders, and proposes a new contextualizing model of mental health symptoms.

Author : Michael B. First, M.D.,Andrew E. Skodol, M.D.,Janet B. W. Williams, Ph.D.,Robert L. Spitzer, M.D.
Publisher : American Psychiatric Pub
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781615370160

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Learning DSM-5® by Case Example by Michael B. First, M.D.,Andrew E. Skodol, M.D.,Janet B. W. Williams, Ph.D.,Robert L. Spitzer, M.D. Pdf

The nearly 200 cases featured in this guide are drawn from the clinical experience of well over 100 clinicians, many of whom are well-known experts in particular areas of diagnosis and treatment.

Author : Lee N. Robins,James Elmer Barrett
Publisher : Raven Press (ID)
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Mental illness
ISBN : UOM:39015014466307

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The Validity of Psychiatric Diagnosis by Lee N. Robins,James Elmer Barrett Pdf

Derived from the 1988 annual meeting of the Association (place not specified). Contributors review conceptual issues, longitudinal consistency, descriptive consistency, evidence from family studies, laboratory tests and treatment response. The final section considers future directions. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Robin M. Murray,Kenneth S. Kendler,Peter McGuffin,Simon Wessely,David J. Castle
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781139473651

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Essential Psychiatry by Robin M. Murray,Kenneth S. Kendler,Peter McGuffin,Simon Wessely,David J. Castle Pdf

This is a major international textbook for psychiatrists and other professionals working in the field of mental healthcare. With contributions from opinion-leaders from around the globe, this book will appeal to those in training as well as to those further along the career path seeking a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of effective clinical practice backed by research evidence. The book is divided into cohesive sections moving from coverage of the tools and skills of the trade, through descriptions of the major psychiatric disorders and on to consider special topics and issues surrounding service organization. The final important section provides a comprehensive review of treatments covering all of the major modalities. Previously established as the Essentials of Postgraduate Psychiatry, this new and completely revised edition is the only book to provide this depth and breadth of coverage in an accessible, yet authoritative manner.

Author : John Z. Sadler,Osborne P. Wiggins,Michael A. Schwartz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015032563499

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Philosophical Perspectives on Psychiatric Diagnostic Classification by John Z. Sadler,Osborne P. Wiggins,Michael A. Schwartz Pdf

Author : Lauren Slater
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-02-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780393347470

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Opening Skinner's Box: Great Psychological Experiments of the Twentieth Century by Lauren Slater Pdf

Through ten examples of ingenious experiments by some of psychology's most innovative thinkers, Lauren Slater traces the evolution of the century's most pressing concerns—free will, authoritarianism, conformity, and morality. Beginning with B. F. Skinner and the legend of a child raised in a box, Slater takes us from a deep empathy with Stanley Milgram's obedience subjects to a funny and disturbing re-creation of an experiment questioning the validity of psychiatric diagnosis. Previously described only in academic journals and textbooks, these often daring experiments have never before been narrated as stories, chock-full of plot, wit, personality, and theme.

Author : Daniel Kahneman,Olivier Sibony,Cass R. Sunstein
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780316451383

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Noise by Daniel Kahneman,Olivier Sibony,Cass R. Sunstein Pdf

From the Nobel Prize-winning author of Thinking, Fast and Slow and the coauthor of Nudge, a revolutionary exploration of why people make bad judgments and how to make better ones—"a tour de force” (New York Times). Imagine that two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients—or that two judges in the same courthouse give markedly different sentences to people who have committed the same crime. Suppose that different interviewers at the same firm make different decisions about indistinguishable job applicants—or that when a company is handling customer complaints, the resolution depends on who happens to answer the phone. Now imagine that the same doctor, the same judge, the same interviewer, or the same customer service agent makes different decisions depending on whether it is morning or afternoon, or Monday rather than Wednesday. These are examples of noise: variability in judgments that should be identical. In Noise, Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein show the detrimental effects of noise in many fields, including medicine, law, economic forecasting, forensic science, bail, child protection, strategy, performance reviews, and personnel selection. Wherever there is judgment, there is noise. Yet, most of the time, individuals and organizations alike are unaware of it. They neglect noise. With a few simple remedies, people can reduce both noise and bias, and so make far better decisions. Packed with original ideas, and offering the same kinds of research-based insights that made Thinking, Fast and Slow and Nudge groundbreaking New York Times bestsellers, Noise explains how and why humans are so susceptible to noise in judgment—and what we can do about it.

Author : Steven C. Hayes,Stefan G. Hofmann
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781684036639

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Beyond the DSM by Steven C. Hayes,Stefan G. Hofmann Pdf

As a mental health clinician, you know that every client is unique, and a client’s symptoms are the result of a complex combination of psychological, environmental, genetic, and neural factors. However, the de facto DSM model poses considerable constraints on how you can treat clients—often resulting in a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. This important volume challenges the assumptions and approach made by the DSM, and provides a vision and plan for an evidence-based, process-based approach to individualized care. With contributions from renowned experts in the field—including Steven C. Hayes, Stefan G. Hofmann, Joseph Ciarrochi, Matthew McKay, Uma Vaidyanathan, Sarah Morris, David Sommers, J. Scott Fraser, and many more—this groundbreaking book will show you a new way to recognize the complexity of human suffering and human prosperity. You’ll find solid tips for treating a wide variety of psychological issues in a more flexible way. And, finally, you’ll come away with a greater understanding of the “processes of change,” and how to build a solid foundation for an alternative to syndromal diagnosis. The future of mental health treatment is process-based. Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, student, instructor, or other professional working in the mental health field, this breakthrough volume offers everything you need to understand process-based treatment and create a more customized and effective approach to treating clients.

Author : Daniel J. Carlat
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781751861

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The Psychiatric Interview by Daniel J. Carlat Pdf

Revised and updated, this practical handbook is a succinct how-to guide to the psychiatric interview. In a conversational style with many clinical vignettes, Dr. Carlat outlines effective techniques for approaching threatening topics, improving patient recall, dealing with challenging patients, obtaining the psychiatric history, and interviewing for diagnosis and treatment. This edition features updated chapters on the major psychiatric disorders, new chapters on the malingering patient and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and new clinical vignettes. Easy-to-photocopy appendices include data forms, patient education handouts, and other frequently referenced information. Pocket cards that accompany the book provide a portable quick-reference to often needed facts.

Author : Thomas S. Szasz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Hysteria
ISBN : LCCN:61009704

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The myth of mental illness by Thomas S. Szasz Pdf

Author : Abraham M. Nussbaum
Publisher : American Psychiatric Pub
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781585629930

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The Pocket Guide to the DSM-5® Diagnostic Exam by Abraham M. Nussbaum Pdf

Designed for interviewers at all levels of experience, The Pocket Guide to the DSM-5® Diagnostic Exam is the clinician's companion for using DSM-5® in diagnostic interviews. Both experienced clinicians and those still in training will benefit from the thoughtful, yet practical, fashion in which DSM-5® revisions are reviewed and incorporated into the 30-minute diagnostic interview. This guide is written for all levels of experience, since every clinician needs to master both DSM-5® criteria and how to conduct a fruitful diagnostic interview. The book: Provides insight into the process of establishing a therapeutic alliance, which remains the goal of any psychiatric encounter, even one as brief as the diagnostic interview. Offers an extensive set of appendixes with resources to enhance understanding. These include a brief, easy-to-use summary of DSM-5® disorders; a stepwise approach to differential diagnosis; the Mental Status Examination and a psychiatric glossary; the ABPN Clinical Skills Evaluation; DSM-5®-related diagnostic tools and scales; and coverage of alternative diagnostic systems and rating scales. Provides a sequential framework for generating a differential diagnosis, using a six-step approach, that will help clinicians develop their clinical decision-making skills and ensure that they take into account the many and interrelated causes of mental disorders. Direct, practical, and informative, The Pocket Guide to the DSM-5® Diagnostic Exam will enable readers to efficiently and effectively employ DSM-5® as part of a comprehensive diagnostic interview.

Author : James Davies
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781639360253

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Cracked by James Davies Pdf

A “thought-provoking” look at the psychiatric profession, the overprescribing of pharmaceuticals, and the cost to patients’ health (Booklist). In an effort to enlighten a new generation about its growing reliance on psychiatry, this illuminating volume investigates why psychiatry has become the fastest-growing medical field in history; why psychiatric drugs are now more widely prescribed than ever before; and why psychiatry, without solid scientific justification, keeps expanding the number of mental disorders it believes to exist.This revealing volume shows that these issues can be explained by one startling fact: in recent decades psychiatry has become so motivated by power that it has put the pursuit of pharmaceutical riches above its patients'''' wellbeing. Readers will be shocked and dismayed to discover that psychiatry, in the name of helping others, has actually been helping itself.In a style reminiscent of Ben Goldacre''''s Bad Science and investigative in tone, James Davies reveals psychiatry’s hidden failings and how the field of study must change if it is to ever win back its patients'''' trust.

Author : Geert Keil,Lara Keuck,Rico Hauswald
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780198722373

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Vagueness in Psychiatry by Geert Keil,Lara Keuck,Rico Hauswald Pdf

In psychiatry there is no sharp boundary between the normal and the pathological. Although clear cases abound, it is often indeterminate whether a particular condition does or does not qualify as a mental disorder. For example, definitions of subthreshold disorders and of the prodromal stages of diseases are notoriously contentious. Philosophers and linguists call concepts that lack sharp boundaries, and thus admit of borderline cases, 'vague'. Although blurred boundaries between the normal and the pathological are a recurrent theme in many publications concerned with the classification of mental disorders, systematic approaches that take into account philosophical reflections on vagueness are rare. This book provides interdisciplinary discussions about vagueness in psychiatry by bringing together scholars from psychiatry, psychology, philosophy, history, and law. It draws together various lines of inquiry into the nature of gradations between mental health and disease and discusses the individual and societal consequences of dealing with blurred boundaries in medical practice, forensic psychiatry, and beyond. --

Author : Philip John Tyson,Shakiela Khanam Davies,Alison Torn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351851640

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Madness by Philip John Tyson,Shakiela Khanam Davies,Alison Torn Pdf

Madness: History, Concepts and Controversies provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of current perspectives on mental illness and how they have been shaped by historical trends and dominant sociocultural paradigms. From its representation among world religions and wider folkloric myth, to early attempts to rationalize and treat symptoms of mental disorder, this book outlines the principle contemporary models of understanding mental health and situates them within a wider historical and social context. The authors consider a variety of current controversies within the mental health arena and provide numerous pedagogical features to allow students the opportunity to understand and engage in current issues and debates relating to psychological disorders. By discussing key issues such as the social construction of mental illness, this text provides an essential overview of how societies and science has understood mental illness, and will appeal to students, researchers and general readers alike.