APA is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders.
Focusing on the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD), this guideline addresses the need for improved care and outcomes for affected patients. It reviews recent studies on psychotherapies and pharmacotherapies, aiming to dispel misconceptions and highlight evidence-based treatments. By providing clinicians with current evidence and practical recommendations, the guideline seeks to enhance understanding and optimize the management of BPD, ultimately improving patient well-being.
Recommendations for Treatment, Training, and Privileging (A Task Force Report of the American Psychiatric Association)
Focusing on the safe and effective application of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), this comprehensive guide offers practical recommendations suitable for various clinical environments. The third edition includes a new chapter dedicated to other neuromodulation techniques, enhancing its relevance for contemporary practice.
Focusing on the significant prevalence and impact of eating disorders, this guideline addresses the need for improved assessment and treatment strategies for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. It highlights the importance of evidence-based psychotherapies and pharmacotherapies while acknowledging existing gaps in treatment availability. Aimed at enhancing the quality of care for adolescents and adults, the guideline offers practical recommendations for implementing patient-centered care to mitigate the serious health consequences associated with these disorders.
The DSM-5-TR serves as an essential resource for mental health professionals, featuring updated diagnostic criteria and ICD-10-CM codes. Notably, it introduces prolonged grief disorder and new codes for suicidal behavior, enhancing clinical practice across various settings. With contributions from over 200 experts, the manual includes revised texts on disorders, prevalence, and risk factors, while addressing the effects of racism on mental health. The updated format also allows for authentication and provides a cohesive framework for diagnosing and studying mental disorders.
This concise companion to the DSM-5-TR offers a streamlined format for accessing updated diagnostic classifications and criteria essential for mental health professionals. It serves as a practical tool for integrating the DSM-5-TR information into clinical practice, enhancing the diagnosis of a wide range of mental disorders. By distilling crucial information, this guide becomes an invaluable resource, ensuring that clinicians have quick access to the authoritative diagnostic standards necessary for effective treatment.
This manual is used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders, providing concise criteria for objective assessment of symptoms in various clinical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and primary care.
The book offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary perspective on schizophrenia, focusing on neurophysiological, biochemical, and communicative factors. It integrates various research studies to provide a deeper understanding of the disorder, highlighting the complexity of its manifestations and the interplay between different scientific disciplines.