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Enhance your clinical skills with The Psychiatric Interview, 5th Edition, a vital resource for mental health professionals. This updated edition focuses on the essential practical skills needed to establish rapport with patients and gain valuable clinical insights. Authored by noted psychiatrist and award-winning mental health journalist Dr. Daniel J. Carlat, this book offers a concise and practical approach to improving your psychiatric interviewing skills.
Why This Book is Essential for Mental Health Professionals
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- Concise, Real-World Approach: This book is filled with tips and pearls that will help you develop confidence in interviewing patients.
- Updated Content: Stay current with the DSM-5-TR and the latest research, including a new chapter on techniques for managing the agitated patient and a comprehensive discussion of prolonged grief.
- Focused Sections: Discover practical advice on general principles of effective interviewing, obtaining psychiatric history, and interviewing for accurate diagnosis.
- Memory Aids: Utilize mnemonics and pocket cards that simplify key elements of the effective interview process.
- Approaching Sensitive Topics: Learn clear techniques for addressing challenging subjects, and understand how to repair endangered relationships.
- Engaging Writing Style: The conversational tone helps you form a strong alliance with each patient, promoting cooperation and effective treatment.
Authors:
DANIEL J. CARLAT (Author)
Edition:
Fifth
Publication Date:
June 20, 2023
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