Primary Care Psychiatry

Designed for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs who routinely encounter behavioral health disorders in the primary care setting, Primary Care Psychiatry, Third Edition, helps you ensure that mental illness does not go unrecognized and under-treated in your practice.Edited by Drs. Robert M. McCarron, Glen L. Xiong, Jane P. Gagliardi, and Michael Lang, this fully revised edition is a practical, easy-to-use tool that clearly teaches how to recognize early symptoms of common mild-to-moderate psychiatric conditions, complete a quick and targeted primary care psychiatric assessment, and provide evidence-based treatment using cognitive therapy techniques, motivational interviewing, and use of appropriate medications. Distills a large volume of information into a practical and focused overview of primary care psychiatry, including real-world scenarios, guidance on diagnosis/differential diagnosis, and clinical pearls-all in a new, convenient softcover formatIncludes a new in