Neuroscience for the Mental Health Clinician

Name: Neuroscience for the Mental Health Clinician
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ISBN: 9781593850784

ISBN-10: 1593850786

ISBN-13: 9781593850784

Edition: 2003

Authors: Steven R. Pliszka

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As knowledge about the role of the brain in mental disorder continues to grow, mental health professionals increasingly need an understanding of neuroscience. This book guides the reader through the nuts-and-bolts of neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and psychiatric genetics.

Book details

List price: $34.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Publication date: 9/29/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 280
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.858
Language: English

Steven R. Pliszka, MD, is Associate Professor and Chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.




Introduction



Basic Principles of Neuroscience



Draw the Brain: Introduction to Clinical Neuroanatomy



The Neuron



Neurotransmitters



Fear, Reward, and Action



Memory



An Overview of Cortical Function



Neuroscience of Mental Disorders



Introduction to Clinical Issues



Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder



Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, and Substance Abuse



Mood and Anxiety Disorders



Schizophrenia and Pervasive Developmental Disorders



Cognitive Disorders



Epilogue


Index