Essentials of Psychiatry MS Bhatia

This extensively revised edition focuses on fundamental principles and key features of psychiatry, offering a comprehensive and updated resource.

Key Highlights:

• General Principles of Psychiatry – Covers historical perspectives, major contributors to psychiatry, symptomatology, and psychiatric examination.

• Expanded Special Topics – Includes child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, women’s mental health, and psychiatric emergencies.

• Forensic & Community Psychiatry – Detailed sections on forensic psychiatry (Indian laws and acts), the National Mental Health Programme of India, community psychiatry, and psychiatric education in India.

• Updated Psychiatric Treatments – Covers the latest psychotropic medications, physical treatments (rTMS, DBS, etc.), psychological therapies, and the integration of computers and AI in mental health.

• Comprehensive Appendices – Includes a psychiatric glossary, a list of psychological tests, psychiatric side effects of medical drugs, and more.

• Exam-Oriented Content – A detailed collection of theoretical and multiple-choice questions from undergraduate and postgraduate exams, with review questions at the end of each chapter.

• Enhanced Learning Aids – Numerous tables summarize key information for quick reference.

• Ideal for Exams – A valuable resource for theory and entrance examinations in psychiatry.

This new edition has been fully updated with recent advancements in the field, making it an essential guide for students and professionals alike.