Seminars in the Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability

Mark Scheepers editor Mike Kerr editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:31st Jan '19

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Seminars in the Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability cover

The third edition of this book provides cutting-edge research on psychiatry and intellectual disability, from genetics to service delivery.

Following an increased global interest in the topic, this vital, wide-ranging text is key for practitioners and trainees in psychiatry, health services and lay readers with a connection to those with an intellectual disability. This high-quality, informative third edition features cutting-edge research on the psychiatry of intellectual disability.Now in its third edition, this high-quality, informative textbook presents intellectual disability and psychiatric presentation through the ages, to present a clear focus on issues relevant to psychiatric aspects for children and adults, at different stages of life. An ideal text for all psychiatrists, in training and in practice, this up-to-date, comprehensive guide to the understanding of intellectual disability features links to specific psychiatric competencies, vital for those undergoing training. Covering the breadth of psychological, service and biological factors affecting people with intellectual disability, this edition includes updates on a wide range of issues: from psychiatric diagnosis and management, through genetic causation, behaviour, health issues, mortality to delivery of services (historic and current). Key for multiple professional groups, and authored by leading specialists, this text provides the definitive collection of cutting-edge research on the psychiatry of intellectual disability.

ISBN: 9781108465069

Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm

Weight: 460g

272 pages

3rd Revised edition