This is a new edition of a successful introductory textbook on the subject of psychiatry. Clearly written and rich in pedagogic features - such as summary boxes, clinical cases and other aid memoirs - this book is tailored to the learning needs of those entering the discipline for the first time. Particularly suitable for medical students, this book will also act as a 'primer' for post-graduates first entering the speciality with a view to a long-term career in the discipline.<br><br><ul><li>New edition of a well established text with a strongly pedagogic approach to the subject of psychiatry<br></li><li> Logical writing style gives ready access to key information<br></li><li> Includes many illustrations<br></li><li>Contains practical examples throughout to demonstrate the importance of psychiatry to all areas of medicine<br></li><li>Ideal for medical students and junior doctors<br></li><li>Suitable as a 'primer' for specialist trainees entering the discipline for the first time</li></ul><br><br></li><li>Contains self-assessment material to ensure thorough exam preparation<br></li><li> New layout aids accessibility and 'ease of learning'<br></li><li> New chapter on mental health legislation<br></li><li>Covers recent changes in neuropsychopharmacology <br></li><li>Use of colour illustrations <br></li><li> Contains <i>practical advice</i> on patient management - commencing drug therapy and managing self-harm, for example<br></li><li> Enhanced sections on autism and other pervasive developmental disorders<br></li><li>Explores capacity and risk assessment<br></li><li>Enhanced discussion of the use of psychotherapy in line with current practice</li></ul>