ABSTRACT

First published in 1989. The primary author and other contributors assume that the reader is familiar with psychiatric evaluation and with the diagnostic format of DSM-III-R. They should be pursuing treatment approaches with clear working diagnoses in mind before picking up this book. This book may be useful for general physicians or certain nonmedical mental health clinicians; however, it is not intended to take the place of consultation from or referral to a psychiatrist.

section I|46 pages

Disorders Usually First Evident in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence

section II|82 pages

Organic Mental Disorders

chapter 10|39 pages

Delirium and Dementia

chapter 12|19 pages

Withdrawal and Intoxication

section III|30 pages

Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders

section IV|222 pages

Other Adult Disorders

chapter 14|36 pages

Schizophrenia

chapter 15|3 pages

Delusional (Paranoid) Disorder

chapter 17|41 pages

Mood Disorders

chapter 19|7 pages

Somatoform Disorders

chapter 21|23 pages

Sexual Disorders

chapter 22|15 pages

Sleep Disorders

chapter 23|3 pages

Factitious Disorders

chapter 25|7 pages

Adjustment Disorders

chapter 27|20 pages

Personality Disorders