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Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavioral Science/Clinical Psychiatry
The Best-Selling Resource in Psychiatry NOW UPDATED with DSM-5!
The new and thoroughly updated 11th edition of Kaplan and Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavioral Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry is a complete overview of the entire field of psychiatry for clinicians, residents, students, and all others who provide mental health care.
In this best-selling textbook in psychiatry for over 40 years, the reader will find a thorough discussion of both the behavioral sciences and clinical psychiatry. The 11th edition integrates all the DSM-5 criteria and provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of treatment methods for every known mental disorder.
The 11th edition is set apart from any other reference you have and includes:
DSM-5 diagnostic tables on every major psychiatric disorder.
A psychopharmacology section organized according to mechanisms of action and updated to include all of the new drugs including those in preparation.
Extensive use of case studies and illustrations to enhance the learning experience.
The most current treatment methods including a description of all newly introduced psychotherapeutic techniques.
A completely revised section on neurocognitive disorders organized along the DSM-5 model.
An updated and expanded section on child psychiatry; now includes a guide to diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder and other disorders of childhood.
The Synopsis of Psychiatry has been the leading clinical psychiatric resource for psychiatrists both in the US and around the world. It has the reputation of being an independent, accurate, reliable and objective compendium of new events in the field of psychiatry. Now in its 11th edition, the tradition continues from the authorities you can trust.
The new and thoroughly updated 11th edition of Kaplan and Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavioral Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry is a complete overview of the entire field of psychiatry for clinicians, residents, students, and all others who provide mental health care.
In this best-selling textbook in psychiatry for over 40 years, the reader will find a thorough discussion of both the behavioral sciences and clinical psychiatry. The 11th edition integrates all the DSM-5 criteria and provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of treatment methods for every known mental disorder.
The 11th edition is set apart from any other reference you have and includes:
DSM-5 diagnostic tables on every major psychiatric disorder.
A psychopharmacology section organized according to mechanisms of action and updated to include all of the new drugs including those in preparation.
Extensive use of case studies and illustrations to enhance the learning experience.
The most current treatment methods including a description of all newly introduced psychotherapeutic techniques.
A completely revised section on neurocognitive disorders organized along the DSM-5 model.
An updated and expanded section on child psychiatry; now includes a guide to diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder and other disorders of childhood.
The Synopsis of Psychiatry has been the leading clinical psychiatric resource for psychiatrists both in the US and around the world. It has the reputation of being an independent, accurate, reliable and objective compendium of new events in the field of psychiatry. Now in its 11th edition, the tradition continues from the authorities you can trust.
1496 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1988
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April 10, 2015
This wouldn't be a great book for general reading or non professionals. However, if you work in Mental Health, this is a great investment. It takes the DSM and translates into usable, understandable language. I still use this book in my practice today.
June 24, 2013
where can I download it
July 20, 2020
Ok, So I have not read it all. I just read a few chapters required by a course I was taking. I rather enjoyed it. It has a lot of insight. But it is A LOT of insight, and I think one should come back and re-read it (or take summaries and survey them) now and then.
February 4, 2023
از اول دانشگاه تاحالا این بهترین و جامعترین کتابی بود که دیدم. یه کتاب بسیار قوی و کاربردی برای روانپزشکیه و ازش یک عالمه مطلب میشه یاد گرفت. ویرایش دوازدهم با ترجمه عالی دکتر فرزین رضایی رو بخونید حتما.
November 21, 2010
there are a few books in Med school that I actually bothered to read and like with much gusto. This one is personal, I like it not because it is helpful but because it can pass as a leisure read. The first copy I had, I had it hardbound. Then someone stole it, so I bought another one while I was already a resident in Surgery. It doesn't hurt to try to profile my patient according to the DSM category.
December 6, 2008
Walopun cuma baca yang edisi bahasa Indonesia, tapi buku ini cukup bikin saya ngerasa terdiagnosis berbagai gangguan jiwa. Hahahaaha.. Tapi bagus bgt buat persiapan ujian, contoh kasus yang disajikan dapat memberi gambaran yang baik
February 14, 2018
Great book but nothing is complete
My Source during my psycihatric residency , found it comprehensive in many subjects , but could benefit of more organization and tabels
My Source during my psycihatric residency , found it comprehensive in many subjects , but could benefit of more organization and tabels
December 5, 2008
I used this textbook for my advanced clinical class. The text is well written and presents an outline of the major themes of psychiatry. The text also has very useful and informative chapter summaries. Highly recommended.
April 25, 2012
Amazing book. Comprehensive information on most of the psychiatric disorders. The size of the book intimidates, but once you start reading it; it's difficult to put down. The best part is, it's not 'text-bookish'.
January 12, 2008
Absolutely love Synopsis books...can take this book to any clinic, have read it on plane, etc. Somehow they managed to condense it for size (thank you very much) without leaving out important info.
January 10, 2009
Amazing resource! It's sitting at my work desk as we speak.
December 25, 2009
Learned a lot from this book.
September 9, 2010
One of my fave medical books :)
July 29, 2011
the best short approach to the history and practice of psychiatry
November 3, 2011
The text is well written and presents an outline of the major themes of psychiatry. The text also has very useful and informative chapter summaries. Highly recommended.
October 7, 2016
Great..
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