The Neuroscience of Clinical Psychiatry / Edition 3

by Edmund Higgins

Overview

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Bridge the gap between neuroscience and mental illness/mental health with this straightforward and reader-friendly resource! The Neuroscience of Clinical Psychiatry, 3rd Edition is a highly readable, in-depth text ideal for residents studying for boards, practicing psychiatrists, and any mental health professional seeking an overview of the neuroscience revolution. Focusing on the basic neuroscientific concepts underlying normal behavior and commonly encountered disorders, Dr. Edmund S. Higgins and Dr. Mark S. George make complex information enjoyable, relevant, and easy to understand, ensuring that this Third Edition continues to be a trusted source of information on the neurologic underpinnings of psychiatric disorders.

• Thoroughly covers the intersection of clinical psychiatry and neuroscience, including updated research and today’s best practices.
• Offers a superbly written text, packed with essential information and featuring humorous details that keep readers engaged and focused.
• Provides questions at the end of every chapter for self-assessment and review.
• Includes high-quality illustrations, tables, and graphs that help readers learn complex concepts quickly and easily.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496372000
Publisher:	LWW
Publication date:	04/06/2018
Edition description:	Third
Pages:	388
Sales rank:	617,382
Product dimensions:	10.10(w) x 7.20(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Section I The Neuroscience Model

1 Introduction 2

2 Neuroanatomy 15

3 Cells and Circuits 29

4 Neurotransmitters 41

5 Receptors and Signaling the Nucleus 53

6 Genetics and Epigenetics 64

Section II Modulators

7 Hormones and the Brain 79

8 Plasticity and Adult Development 92

9 Immunity and Inflammation 108

10 The Electrical Brain 122

Section III Behaviors

11 Pain 133

12 Pleasure 148

13 Appetite 164

14 Anger and Aggression 177

15 Sleep 191

16 Sex and the Brain 207

17 Social Attachment 222

18 Memory 237

19 Intelligence 249

20 Attention 261

Section IV Disorders

21 Depression 274

22 Anxiety 288

23 Schizophrenia 302

24 Alzheimer's Disease 316

Bibliography 328

Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions 346

Index 348