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Perfect wherever you are…in class, in clinical, and in any practice setting! This handy guide delivers quick access to need-to-know information on DSM-5 disorders and treatments, psychotropic drugs, documentation, and patient education. No other resource delivers as much information in a format that’s as easy to read, easy to access, and fits in your pocket. Includes: Coverage of documentation, psychiatric medications, restraints and seclusion, DSM-5 disorders and treatments, and patient education and care Basic behavioral theories at a glance Key aspects of psychiatric and crisis interventions General mental status assessments and exams, with focused assessments for adult and geriatric populations, including mini-cognitive assessment instrument for dementia and rating scale for Lewy Body diseases Essential information on psychotropic drugs Client/family education tables, tips, and strategies Cultural considerations and assessment tool Reusable mental health history, multiaxial assessment, CAGE, self-administered patient health questionnaires 2 and 9, and many other assessment tools Clinical pearls throughout to provide practical on-the-spot advice HIPAA-compliant, write-on/wipe-off pages New to this edition: NEW! Content on PTSD, pandemics, COVID-19 and its impact on mental health NEW! Content on Telepsychiatry and Teletherapy NEW! Psychotropic medications, including Brexanolone IV, Deutetrabenazine, Valbenazine, Ketamine IV, Lumateperone, and Esketamine UPDATED & REVISED! All content thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated to incorporate the newest knowledge in the field, including new drugs and drug updates.

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9781719645454

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PsychOptions, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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