Neuroscience for the Mental Health Clinician, First Edition by Steven R Pliszka

Neuroscience for the Mental Health Clinician, First Edition by Steven R Pliszka

As scientific knowledge grows about the role of the brain in mental disorder, no clinician can afford to be uninformed about neurobiology. This accessible primer provides the basic grounding in neuroscience that all contemporary mental health professionals need. Readers are first guided through the fundamentals of neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and psychiatric genetics. Chapters then illuminate the neurobiological underpinnings of a range of frequently encountered disorders--including ADHD, substance abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and learning and cognitive problems--giving particular attention to the impact of psychosocial risk factors on the brain. Also examined are ways that both pharmacological and psychological interventions have been shown to alter brain chemistry as they bring about a reduction in symptoms.

'Neuroscience for the Mental Health Clinician' is a unique bookIn it, Pliszka expertly explains complex concepts from laboratory-based neurosciences in a cogent and readily accessible fashion. What is particularly noteworthy about this work is its adroit descriptions of ideas that are often difficult to grasp. Although it covers a wide array of topics from the basic neurosciences, the book never loses its clinical focus. Deftly bridging the gap between clinical and laboratory science, this book should be a welcome read for experienced and novice clinicians alike.' - Robert L. Findling, MD, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospitals of Cleveland

'This volume will be invaluable to clinicians who work with patients with a range of different psychiatric disorders. Readers will benefit from the clear organization of the text and Plizska's ability to explain very complex neurochemical issues to the non-MD practitioner. This much-needed book will be well used over time as both a reference and teaching tool.' - Margaret Semrud-Clikeman, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin

An excellent introductory guide to neuroscience and its relationship to mental illness. The author has done a commendable job. - Psychological Medicine

This book is well written and crafted in an engaging style that captures the reader's attention....Highly recommended for all mental health professionals. It is also a great introductory text for teaching in psychiatric residency programs, particularly for residents who are interested in the study of genetics and mental illness. - Archives of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

Readers will benefit from the clear organization of the text and Pliszka's ability to explain very complex neurochemical issues to the non-MD practitioner....Will work well as a text in graduate-level psychopathology courses. - Margaret Semrud-Clikeman, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin

Written in a straightforward, conversational style, this book has given me a deeper appreciation of how truly marvelous the brain is. It is ideal for graduate-level psychology courses as well as for medical school education and psychiatric residencies. - Michael J. Manos, PhD, Director, ADHD Center, Children's Hospital at the Cleveland Clinic

An excellent introductory guide to neuroscience and its relationship to mental illness. The author has done a commendable job. - Psychological Medicine

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

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ISBN 13	9781593850784
ISBN 10	1593850786
Title	Neuroscience for the Mental Health Clinician, First Edition
Author	Steven R Pliszka
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Guilford Publications
Year published	2005-01-01
Number of pages	280
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