Neuropsychiatry: An Introductory Approach

This practical introductory guide to neuropsychiatry provides a starting point for anyone interested in brain-behavior relationships and the treatment of neuropsychiatric problems. In Part I the authors introduce a neuropsychiatric approach to understanding basic and complex cognition, emotion, personality and psychological adaptation. Part II describes the fundamental methods of neuropsychiatry, including an outline of the neuropsychiatric evaluation and the mental status examination. The contribution of electrophysiology and medical imaging is also discussed. Part III reviews a range of topics in clinical neuropsychiatry, illustrating the practical application of concepts and methods previously discussed. From here, readers will be able to extend the approach to the management of neuropsychiatric disorders seen in clinical settings. For students, residents, allied health clinicians and psychiatrists this is an invaluable introduction to the neurobiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, evaluation and treatment methods of clinical neuropsychiatry.

Spis treści:
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part I. Fundamental Concepts in Neuropsychiatry
1. Neurosychiatry - an introduction and brief history
2. Essential behavioral neuroanatomy
3. Basic cognition
4. Complex cognition
5. Emotion
6. Personality
7. Psychological adaptation
Part II. A Neuropsychiatric Approach to Evaluating the Patient
8. Neuropsychiatric evaluation
9. The mental status examination
10. Clinical electrophysiology
11. Neuroimaging
Part III. Applying the Approach to Neuropsychiatric Disorders
12. Delirium
13. Dementia
14. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
15. Diminished motivation and apathy
16. Parkinsons disease
17. Alcoholism and alcohol-related disorders
18. Traumatic brain injury
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