Textbook of Clinical Psychology 1st Edition

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The present book is specifically written for easy grasping of Psychiatry in a clear cut, point-wise, simple and easily understandable language and is exclusively based on the examination-oriented pattern. Some of the important chapters on Indian Psychiatry (Contributions of Indian Psychiatrists), Epidemiology of Various Disorders, National Mental Health Programme of India, Forensic Psychiatry, Indian Culture Bound Syndromes etc. are detailed so that the students get a better view of the subject. To make understand the general principles of Psychiatry, a section with special emphasis on the historical aspects (Indian/Western), Symptomatology and Psychiatric Examination and an updated section on Psychiatric Treatments including newer advances have been included. An important list of appendices includes Psychiatric Glossary, list of Psychological Tests etc. The content and matter have been reviewed and edited by M.S. Bhatia (MD, Dip. WPA), an experienced teacher and examiner, associated with editing of many popular books. Table of Contents Section I: General Aspects Introduction Historical Aspects of Psychiatry Aetiology of Psychiatric Disorders Psychiatric Symptomatology, Interview and Examination Diagnostic Aids in Psychiatry The Classification of Mental Disorders Intelligence and Memory Emotions Personality Motivation Ethical Issues in Mental Health Research and Statistical Methods Section II: Psychiatric Disorders Organic Mental Disorders Alcohol and other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders Schizophrenia and Paranoid Disorders Mood (Affective) Disorders Psychotic Disorders not Elsewhere Classified Neurotic and Stress-Related Disorders Somatoform Disorders Factitious and Related Disorders The Dissociative Disorders Psychosexual Disorders Adjustment Disorders and Impulse Disorder Personality Disorders Sleep Disorders Eating Disorders Child Psychiatry Adolescent Psychiatry Disorder Related to Women Psychiatric Emergencies Forensic Psychiatry Community Psychiatry Section III: Therapies Physical Methods Psychotherapy Behaviour Therapy