Psychiatry

Author: Li Youhui / Wang Zhiming (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2005-03-15
Features: This book consists of 24 chapters and approximately 400,000 words. It covers both traditional psychiatric and mental health content, such as mental disorders caused by organic diseases, mental disorders caused by psychoactive substances, schizophrenia, affective (mood) disorders, and neuroses. Additionally, it incorporates, enriches, and updates the latest research findings and trends in various fields of the discipline. In light of the significant changes in China's economy, society, and other aspects over the past two decades, the spectrum of mental disorders and mental health issues has also undergone notable shifts. The book also includes topics such as psychosomatic diseases, psychophysiological disorders, suicidal behavior and crisis intervention, rehabilitation and prevention of mental disorders, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, as well as mental disorders and legal issues, to meet the requirements for training general practitioners. When compiling the material, the book strives to align with the needs of discipline development, reflect the latest advancements and achievements in psychiatry both domestically and internationally, and adopts the New Classification and Diagnostic Criteria for Mental Disorders of China as the main theme of this edition. It aims to provide rich, novel, and practical content.