Much needed and eagerly anticipated, The New Psychiatry, written by one of America's foremost psychiatrists, covers all the various fields of the profession, from the psychoanalysis of Sigmund Freud to the behavioral philosophy of B. F. Skinner to the scientifically proven results of psychopharmacology. Dr. Gorman proposes that the "New Psychiatry, " above all else, must be compassionate and humane, while striving to achieve scientifically proven goals. A veritable reference book for patient, family, and practitioner, The New Psychiatry redefines and simplifies our understanding of mental health.
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Chief of the Division of Psychobiology at Columbia University and a best-selling author, Gorman (The Essential Guide to Psychiatric Drugs, LJ 6/1/90) has now written a consumer's guide to psychiatric care. After giving eight "principles of the new psychiatry," he outlines detailed explanations of basic treatments (psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive and behavioral therapies, and medication). These are followed by discussions of the most common adult psychiatric disorders (depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, eating disorders, and alcohol and drug abuse). While other compendia of treatment information exist, this book is unique in giving patients and their families concrete information to use in judging the quality of care?how long it takes for each form of treatment to provide relief, possible side effects, even cues that a psychiatrist's performance is probably not adequate. This is an absolutely essential purchase for every public library, even the smallest; academic libraries would also profit from having this book, to expose future mental health workers to the author's eminently sensible standards of care.?Mary Ann Hughes, Neill P.L., Pullman, Wash.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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New psychiatry (NP) is a term intended to erase the poor picture many have of psychiatry, especially of psychoanalysis. It designates an eclectic process built on three therapeutic methods: psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, and medication. Practitioner and researcher Gorman explains how potential patients determine whether they need help, what type of therapist to seek out, and whether they are making progress. The key to successful treatment is diagnosis. Gorman believes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), in its fourth edition, is a useful document, especially in helping the psychiatrist focus clearly on predominant problems, but should not be accepted dogmatically. Declining to hedge his own beliefs, though, Gorman asserts that family members and friends owe considerable compassion to patients with schizophrenia, that bulimia is in most cases an excuse for lack of willpower, and that anyone who wants to make cocaine legal would accomplish similar ends by attacking the population with mustard gas. Hmmph! William Beatty
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For anyone undergoing or considering psychiatic treatment,
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This review is from: New Psychiatry (Hardcover)
The book helped me overcome my grave doubts about the usefulness of psychiatry. It lays out all the options in a commonsense way and provides the information to keep a psychotherapist of whatever persuasion focused on results rather than process.
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A Lesson on Types of Treatments for Mental Illness,
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This review is from: New Psychiatry (Hardcover)
As shown in this compassionate book, mental illness is no fun for the patient, family, or friends. If not treated properly, mental illnesses can even result in a tragic suicide. The author's complete awareness of the various manifestations of mental illnesses makes this book a recommended addition to any public or private library.
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