DSM-IV Training Guide

by William H. Reid, Michael G. Wise

First published in 1995. Following on from two previous books that focused on the treatment of the DSM-III and DSM-III-R psychiatric disorders. This book is devoted to training clinicians on the proper use of the DSM and offers a great contribution to the education of mental health professionals. Written by experts in forensic psychiatry and medical education this is a clear and comprehensiveness DSM -IV Training Guide.

Genres: Psychology

Hardcover

First published May 1, 1995

About the author

William H. Reid, MD, MPH, is one of America's leading forensic psychiatrists. His professional career includes professorships at several medical schools and serving as medical director of one of the nation's largest state mental health and developmental disability systems. He was president of North America's premiere forensic psychiatry organization (the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law), has published some 16 books and over 200 professional articles, been an expert witness or consultant in hundreds of criminal and civil cases (for prosecution/plaintiff, defense, or as a judge's expert) at the interface of mental health and the law, and treated thousands of psychiatric patients.

He lives, practices and writes in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, where he enjoys family & friends, plays mediocre tennis, and performs acoustic blues with the best musicians he can find who will tolerate him.