He explains how biological psychiatrists consider the biology of the individual as an integral part of the whole picture and demonstrates a new way of conceptualizing clinical problems. The book has a practical bent, discussing, for example, when and how to refer to a psychiatrist, even describing how to explain this new perspective to a patient. The author's conversational style, as well as many figures, tables, and case illustrations, makes Understanding Biological Psychiatry a guide that is sure to be well-read and often referred to by therapists and physicians.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 01/01/1996
ISBN: 9780393701913
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.28h x 6.29w x 0.71d