Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders Compendium

by American Psychiatric Association

Book Overview

American Psychiatric Association (APA) Practice Guidelines provide recommendations to help psychiatrists make treatment decisions that are supported by the best available evidence, including from current research and expert consensus. The guidelines are developed by expert work groups, who review available evidence using an explicit methodology. Iterative drafts undergo wide review by other experts, allied organizations, and the APA membership. Every...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890423857
• ISBN13: 9780890423851
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
• Length: 1600 Pages
• Weight: 4.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"