Modern Chinese Science Encyclopedia: Medicine – Psychiatry

Author: Shen Yucun, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2000-03-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of psychiatry, systematically summarizing the development and construction of the discipline from various aspects such as genetics, neurobiochemistry, neuroelectrophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, psychosocial factors, forensic psychiatry, psychiatric classification, as well as clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation research. It reviews and summarizes the development of the discipline in the 20th century, fully reflecting the academic research achievements of the field. Additionally, it predicts the future trends and potential prospects of the discipline in the 21st century. The book is written in an accessible and easy-to-understand manner, with rich content spanning 25 chapters. It is primarily intended for reference by health administrative leaders and health policy makers. It is also suitable for psychiatry professionals, individuals working in the mental health field, and readers with university-level education.