This new addition to the Practical Guides in Psychiatry series is a clinically oriented pocket guide to diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses. Using the conversational style and case vignettes found in all Practical Guides in Psychiatry titles, Dr. Freudenreich shows how to recognize psychotic signs and symptoms, arrive at a clinical diagnosis that explains the psychosis, and treat the disorder. Close attention is given to management of medical comorbidity, antipsychotic-induced side effects, and drug interactions. Coverage also includes prognostic considerations and forensic and social aspects of schizophrenia. Appendices contain pocket cards covering emergencies, rating scales, and wellness.

The Practical Guides in Psychiatry series provides quick, concise information for professionals on the front lines of mental health care. Written in an easy-to-read, conversational style, these invaluable resources take you through each step of the psychiatric care process, delivering fast facts and helpful strategies that help you provide effective and compassionate care to your patients.

SECTION I:INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOSIS

Psychotic Signs and Symptoms

Psychosis Interview

SECTION II:DIAGNOSIS AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PSYCHOSIS

Delirium

Drug-Induced Psychosis

Secondary Schizophrenia

Psychiatric Differential Diagnosis

Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders

Diagnosing Schizophrenia: Clinical Approach

SECTION III:TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

Emergency Management of Acute Psychosis

Phase-specific Treatment of Schizophrenia

Antipsychotics: Overview

Antipsychotics: Motor Side Effects

Antipsychotics: Non-Motor Side Effects

Antipsychotics: Clinical Approach

Ancillary Medications

Drug Interactions

Polypharmacy

Psychological Treatments: The Patient

Psychological Treatments: The Family

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

SECTION IV:PROGNOSTIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

Morbidity and Mortality

HIV-AIDS and Serious Mental Illness

Dual Diagnosis

Nicotine Dependence

Refractory Psychosis and Clozapine

Negative Symptoms

Cognition in Schizophrenia

Depression and Suicide

Illness Insight and Medication Adherence

Forensic Aspects of Schizophrenia Care

Social Aspects of Schizophrenia Care

APPENDICES

Emergency Cards

Assessment Scale Cards

Wellness Cards

Suggested Readings & Citations

Index