Diagnostic Interviewing

"Almost two decades have passed since the publication of the first edition of this acclaimed text. The new third edition carries on the tradition of the previous two in offering a practical, state of the art presentation of the interview process. The critical first step to diagnosis and treatment, the interview is as much art as science, and this text provides a wealth of material to enhance clinical skill as well as empirically-derived foundations. The structure of the text has been retained, with chapters by noted experts detailing current innovations in theory and practice, including recent changes to the DSM-IV. Completely revised and updated, accessible, and illustrated with relevant case material, the third edition of Diagnostic Interviewing will be a welcome text for instructors and students, as well as a valuable resource for clinicians"--Font no determinada Front Matter....Pages i-xvi Front Matter....Pages 1-1 The Interviewing Process....Pages 3-20 Mental Status Examination....Pages 21-46 Interviewing Strategies....Pages 47-66 Consideration of Neuropsychological Factors in Interviewing....Pages 67-82 Front Matter....Pages 83-83 Anxiety Disorders....Pages 85-110 Mood Disorders....Pages 111-147 Schizophrenia....Pages 149-171 Personality Disorders....Pages 173-202 Alcohol Problems....Pages 203-222 Drug Abuse....Pages 223-237 Sexual Dysfunctions and Deviations....Pages 239-277 Eating Disorders....Pages 279-299 Psychophysiological Disorders....Pages 301-319 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Combat)....Pages 321-343 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Noncombat)....Pages 345-361 Front Matter....Pages 363-363 Marital Dyads....Pages 365-391 Children....Pages 393-413 Sexually and Physically Abused Children....Pages 415-432 Older Adults....Pages 433-454 Back Matter....Pages 455-460 This volume represents a clear, jargon-free overview of diagnostic categories with helpful hints regarding a psychiatric interview. Completely revised and updated, detailing current innovations in theory and practice, including recent changes in the DSM-IV.