Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry, 8th edition (EPUB + Converted PDF)

Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry, 8th Edition (EPUB+PDF)

Edited by Theodore A. Stern, MD; Scott R. Beach, MD; Felicia A. Smith, MD; Oliver Freudenreich, MD; Ana-Maria Vranceanu, PhD; and Maurizio Fava, MD

For over 40 years, the Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry has set the benchmark for consultation-liaison psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. Now in its fully revised 8th Edition, this trusted resource led by Drs. Theodore A. Stern, Scott R. Beach, Felicia A. Smith, Oliver Freudenreich, Ana-Maria Vranceanu and Maurizio Fava continues its legacy of excellenceoffering a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide for practitioners.

Presented in a convenient handbook format this edition delivers clear authoritative insights into the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of psychiatric conditions affecting adults and children with medical and surgical illnesses.

Key Features

✔ DSM-5-TR Integration – Includes DSM-5-TR codes throughout, along with case studies and practical strategies for effective pharmacologic and cognitive-behavioral interventions.

✔ Expanded Content – Features new chapters on:
Psychiatric Management of Patients with Pulmonary Conditions
COVID-19 and Mental Health
Behavioral and Pharmacological Approaches to Unhealthy Habits
Community Psychiatry and Global Mental Health
Care of LGBTQIA+ Patients and more.

✔ Practical Guidance for Patient Care – Focuses on enhancing coping skills, resilience, treatment adherence, and mindfulness techniques for medical patients with psychiatric comorbidities.

✔ Enhanced Readability – Features a new two-color format, improving visual clarity for tables, diagrams, and illustrations.

✔ Ideal for a Range of Practitioners – A must-have for psychiatrists, residents, fellows, and interdisciplinary professionals supporting consultation-liaison psychiatry or treating medical/surgical patients with psychiatric conditions.

✔ eBook Access Included – Purchase includes an eBook version, offering search functionality, customization options, note-taking, and text-to-speech features. Additional digital content may become available post-publication.

With its cutting-edge updates and practical approach, this definitive handbook remains an essential reference for professionals navigating the complex intersection of psychiatric and medical care.