Table of Contents

Statement of intent. Introduction. Practice guideline for the psychiatric evaluation of adults, second edition. Guideline watch: practice guideline for the treatment of patients with delirium. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with delirium. Guideline watch: practice guideline for the treatment of patients with alzheimer's disease and other dementias of late life. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with alzheimer's disease and other dementias of late life. Guideline watch: practice guideline for the treatment of patients with HIV/AIDS. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with HIV/AIDS. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with substance use disorders, second edition. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with schizophrenia, second edition. Guideline watch: practice guideline for the treatment of patients with major depressive disorder, second edition. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with major depressive disorder, second edition. Guideline watch: practice guideline for the treatment of patients with bipolar disorder, second edition. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with bipolar disorder, second edition. Guideline watch: practice guideline for the treatment of patients with panic disorder. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with panic disorder. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with eating disorders, third edition. Guideline watch: practice guideline for the treatment of patients with borderline personality disorder. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with borderline personality disorder. Practice guideline for the assessment and treatment of patients with suicidal behaviors. Appendix: practice guideline development process. Index.

About the Author

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) has reviewed the APA Practice Guidelines CME Program and has approved it as part of a comprehensive lifelong learning program, which is mandated by the American Board of Medical Specialties as a necessary component of maintenance of certification.

Reviews

"The fact that guidelines, when used, are more effective than treatment-as-usual has now been demonstrated in several controlled trials for several mental disorders. Consequently, this volume is especially important for practicing psychiatrists and other mental health providers. In addition, it is a terrific essential teaching tool for trainees in the various fields of mental health. A 'must have' for anyone treating the mentally ill."-- "A. John Rush, M.D., Professor and Vice-Chairman, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas"

"This compendium of practice guidelines is a must read (and re-read) for every psychiatric practitioner and resident. The care of patients in the 21st century demands a working knowledge of evidence-based medicine, and this volume should be on every clinician's shelf. Our practice guidelines demonstrate that we have treatments that work."-- "Steven S. Sharfstein, M.D., President, American Psychiatric Association"