Nassir Ghaemi delves into the complex terrain of mood disorders, focusing on depression and bipolar illness. His work uniquely bridges psychiatric expertise with philosophical inquiry and public health perspectives, aiming to illuminate the intricate nature of these conditions. With a substantial academic background and prolific publication record, Ghaemi offers readers profound insights into the human psyche and mental health challenges. His approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of clinical practice with deeper philosophical and societal contexts, providing a distinctive lens through which to understand these profound issues.
This guide to statistics for busy mental health professionals describes and applies concepts without mathematics, and includes examples from standard clinical practice. Fully revised and updated in a new edition and covering observational bias, randomization, clinical trials, the overuse of p-values, understanding effect sizes, meta-analysis.