Psychiatric Emergencies (ISBN 1559579935)

Book Description:
In this easy-to-read, contemporary, and evidence-based text, the author draws on her extensive experience and clinical expertise in managing psychiatric emergencies to analyze principles of psychiatric emergencies and prominent psychiatric disorders seen in diverse clinical settings. Disorders such as alcohol and drug-related emergencies, delirium, suicidal and violent behaviors, domestic violence, rape, depression and anxiety disorders, acute psychosis, and others are described along with relevant clinical findings, psychosocial and pharmacological interventions, client and family education, and legal and ethical considerations. Health care providers will find this refreshing handbook a necessity in recognizing and assessing psychiatric problems promptly and accurately, intervening safely, and initiating appropriate treatment.