Understanding Psychiatric Treatment : Therapy for Serious Mental Health Disorder in Adults

This book is an introduction to a variety of treatments commonly used in psychological medicine. These treatments, whether psychological or physical, are typically applied in combinations, often delivered by groups of professionals working together within multidisciplinary teams. The treatments discussed in this book are all used regularly use by mental health providers in the health services. Each chapter describes practical principles which form the basis of an approach, and discusses the limitations and side effects, the benefits, and the evidence on outcomes.