Current Themes in Psychiatry in Theory and Practice (PDF)

MOHAMMED TABOU-SALEH Professor of Psychiatry & Honorary Consultant in Addiction Psychiatry, St George's, University of London, London, UK
DINESH BHUGRA Professor of Mental Health and Cultural Diversity, President of The Royal College of Psychiatrists, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK
ALAN CARSON Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and Part Time Senior Lecturer, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, Scotland
KISHORE CHANDIRAMANI Consultant Psychiatrist, Nuffield Health, North Staffordshire Hospital, Newcastle under Lyme, UK
SANJOO CHENGAPPA Academic Clinical Fellow, St George's University of London, London, UK
DANIELLE GAYNOR Assistant Psychologist, East London Foundation Trust, London, UK
PAT HUGHES Professor of Psychotherapy, Head of Division of Mental Health, St George's University of London, London, UK
GEORGE IKKOS Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK
KATE JEFFERIES Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist, Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK
J.HUBERT LACEY Professor of Psychiatry & Clinical Director, St George's Eating Disorders Service, London, UK
ROBERT LAWRENCE Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist & Honorary Senior Lecturer, Barnes Hospital, London, UK
MARIE-HÉLÈNE MARION Movement disorders unit, Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre, St George's Hospital, London, UK
ALEX J. MITCHELL Consultant & Hon. Senior Lecturer in Liaison Psychiatry, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK
JOHN MORGAN Consultant Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders, Yorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders, UK
AUDREY NG Specialist Registrar in Psychiatry, Department of Liaison Psychiatry, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK
NORMAN POOLE Locum Consultant in Liaison Psychiatry, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK
STEVEN REID Consultant in Liaison Psychiatry, Department of Liaison Psychiatry, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK
DANIEL C RIORDAN MB BS, MRCPsych,

'As always, Current Themes provides up to date and practical knowledge on issues of real clinical relevance to many psychiatrists. While some of the chapters cover frequently encountered conditions, others touch on more esoteric yet no less important topics. All are presented with an eye towards practical and sensitive application in today's complex social and medical environment. This is a 'must read' for the practicing clinician.' - Fawzy Ibrahim Fawzy, M.D., Louis Jolyon West Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California at Los Angeles, USA

'An unique reference book for psychiatrists and mental health professionals from experience clinicians sharing contemporary and challenging issues. The chapters were written in a precise and lucid style, which makes it also a worthy reference for trainees and young practitioners who seeks practical help at their daily work.' - Linda Lam, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, President, the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists

'Current Themes in Psychiatry: in Theory and Practice is a useful guide to contemporary psychiatry. Befitting its focus on science-based progress in psychiatry; it is objective and accurate. As a comprehensive guide for psychiatric practice, it is a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, trainees and professionals in key mental health fields, including psychiatry, psychology, social work, and nursing.

This volume has been substantially revised with an eye toward incorporating diverse themes and perspectives currently relevant in research and practice. Each chapter been updated and the text has been reorganized to facilitate easy assimilation of major conceptual and practical issues in psychiatry. A highlight of the book is its effective juxtaposition of classic research with the latest breakthroughs in a way that helps