BookAmerican Psychiatric Association ; with foreword by Patrick J. Kennedy.
Summary: Based on the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, this guide provides information on what to expect from an illness and its treatment, how to recognize symptoms, knowing when to seek help, and getting the right care.
Contents:
Disorders that start in childhood
Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
Bipolar disorders
Depressive disorders
Anxiety disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorders
Trauma and stress disorders
Dissociative disorders
Somatic (physical) symptom disorders
Eating disorders
Elimination disorders
Sleep-wake disorders
Sexual dysfunctions
Gender dysphoria
Disruptive and conduct disorders
Addictive disorders
Dementia and other memory problems
Personality disorders
Paraphilic disorders
Treatment essentials.