Publisher's Synopsis
This down-to-earth handbook is designed to help primary care physicians, family medicine residents and nurse practitioners increase their skill in the assessment and management of a wide range of common psychiatric and mental health problems. The authors emphasize effective, time-saving strategies for the busy clinician, and include numerous interviewing and management tips as well as advice on involving families, utilizing community resources, and making appropriate referrals.;While designed for physicians, the material is also accessible to a broad range of social workers, crisis counsellors and psychologists who need to cost-effectively assess and manage new clients.;The authors have worked together for over ten years in this field - assisting primary care clinicians to deal with the mental health dimensions of their patients.
