A well-organized, information-packed resource for developing systematic mental health care protocols

Compiled by expert practitioners of psychiatric care, this popular quick-reference text for NPs who treat patients with mental disorders provides complete clinical guidelines for diagnosis, treatment options, patient monitoring, and psychopharmacological management. The third edition been expanded and redesigned to present comprehensive assessment and treatment coverage for each disorder. This revision also is updated to reflect 2022 DSM-V-TR standards. The text presents current research and protocols for applied clinical practice and pharmacology knowledge. Faculty will welcome comprehensive case studies to help students develop sound clinical judgment.

The text's consistent structure and bulleted format helps readers access essential diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses for each disorder. It presents a broad range of therapeutic interventions for managing disorders and covers common psychotropic medications, including when to prescribe them and how to choose among them. New and seasoned primary care providers alike will find reliable guidelines to inform practice and improve patient outcomes. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. 

New to the Third Edition:

• Updated to reflect 2022 DSM-V-TR standards
• New structure and design presents expanded assessment and treatment protocols for each disorder to promote clinical judgment and decision-making
• Includes comprehensive case studies that faculty can use to improve student clinical judgment

Key Features:

• Offers speedy access to key crucial diagnostic and therapeutic information in bulleted format
• Provides current evidence-based guidelines for making differential diagnoses, treatment, and monitoring decisions
• Includes guidelines for ordering and monitoring lab evaluations and information on clinical preventive services
• Offers billing codes to expedite insurance claims and reimbursements
• Provides drug tables for each disorder to guide pharmacologic interventions
• Addresses adult health with special considerations for older adults
• Presents at-a-glance algorithms for diagnosing psych-mental health conditions