Clinical Psychiatry

Author: Wang Huailin
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: Clinical psychiatry is a medical field that developed from traditional psychiatry in the 1980s, with a broader scope and more extensive content. This book consists of 28 chapters, and efforts were made to incorporate the latest advancements in the discipline during its compilation. Examples include the biochemical theories of the etiology of mental disorders, progress in the pharmacological treatment of mental illnesses, new classifications and diagnostic criteria for mental disorders, as well as new knowledge in psychosomatic diseases, sexual psychology, sexual behavior disorders, psychological counseling and treatment, cognitive therapy, biofeedback therapy, and other areas. The book also introduces the etiology, characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various mental disorders. To meet the teaching requirements of military academies, additional chapters on mental disorders during wartime were included, making the content of this book more comprehensive and practical. It is suitable for students of military and civilian medical schools, as well as clinical physicians and psychiatrists at all levels.