The third edition of Professor Casey's inspirational handbook needs little introduction and no justification as the bulk of psychiatric practice is now centred firmly in the primary care setting, and general practitioners and their colleagues face ever-increasing pressure to recognise and manage a very broad spectrum of mental health problems. Readers of earlier editions will be familiar with the clear style and successful format, including highlighted summaries and carefully selected case histories. There is much that is ...
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The third edition of Professor Casey's inspirational handbook needs little introduction and no justification as the bulk of psychiatric practice is now centred firmly in the primary care setting, and general practitioners and their colleagues face ever-increasing pressure to recognise and manage a very broad spectrum of mental health problems. Readers of earlier editions will be familiar with the clear style and successful format, including highlighted summaries and carefully selected case histories. There is much that is new, too. The text and references have been completely revised and updated and there are new or expanded sections on premenstrual dysphoric disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Since the publication of the last edition there have been significant developments in psychiatric nomenclature and the introduction of new antidepressant and antipsychotic agents as well as a new focus on alternative treatments. All these and issues of current debate and controversy are covered fully and clear guidance provided.
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