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.

• Offers a practical approach, applicable to the full range of neuropsychiatric disorders • Based on authors’ own lecture notes for residents • Focuses on the mental status examination and other relevant investigations in clinical neuropsychiatry

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. Parkinson’s disease; 17. Alcoholism and alcohol-related disorders; 18. Traumatic brain injury; References.

‘The ideal platform or foundation on which to grow a sophisticated knowledge of clinical neuroscience. I congratulate and applaud the authors for an outstanding contribution to both teachers and students of neuropsychiatry.’ From the foreword by Thomas W. McAllister

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‘Its meticulous organisation (reflectingthe authors’ excellent dorsolateral prefrontal circuits) was evident in the progression from the historical to the current and from physiology to pathology, as well as the parallel discussions of anatomy and cognitive functions.’ International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

‘The layout of the book is attractive and inviting.’ Journal of Clinical Psychiatry