Clinical Manual of Sexual Disorders

Balon and Segraves have edited a book that should be required reading for every resident since the sexual problems they discuss are quite commonly encountered in psychiatric practice. Obviously, anyone in the mental health treatment field would similarly benefit. Several of the chapters also have specific applications to forensic psychiatry as well. Carl P. Malmquist, M.D., M.S., Professor of Social Psychiatry, Univ. of Minnesota

Sexuality is an integral part of gender identity, self-image, and overall well-being. Sexual problems have a high prevalence in the general population and also among patients with mental disorders. Clinical Manual of Sexual Disorders is the first comprehensive text in decades to address the management and treatment of sexual dysfunctions.

Sexuality is an integral part of gender identity, self-image, and overall well-being. Sexual dysfunctions present in all cultures and ethnicities around the world. Sexual problems have an especially high prevalence among patients with psychiatric syndromes—yet, in recent years, the field of psychiatry has shifted away from the treatment of sexual disorders. Clinical Manual of Sexual Disorders is the first comprehensive text in decades to address the management and treatment of sexual dysfunctions and disorders. Using a conceptual model that incorporates biological, psychological, and cultural interventions as its guiding principle, the book explores and evaluates the epidemiology of sexual disorders and paraphilias, sexual dysfunctions with comorbid psychiatric disorders, sexual problems associated with various medications, and sexual disorders in specific patient populations.

Written by 25 contributing clinical specialists from around the world, the text combines conceptual shifts within the field of human sexuality with the latest research findings into a practical three-part volume. The first four chapters cover general areas relevant to the clinical understanding of human sexuality and sexual dysfunctions within the frame of psychiatry. The second part of the book outlines the major sexual dysfunctions, including male erectile disorder, female arousal disorder, premature ejaculation, and paraphilias. And the final chapters address the management of sexual issues in two unique patient populations that are often neglected in other textbooks—children and adolescents and older adults.

The book includes several unique features to further enhance learner retention

• Tables, charts, figures, and illustrations to enhance the reading material
• Evaluations, questionnaires and other patient materials
• Take-away points on key clinical issues at the end of each chapter
• Case examples from the authors' own practices
• References for further reading

Restoration of sexual function can improve the quality of life for many individuals with and without psychiatric disorders, making recognition and treatment of sexual problems of utmost importance to any general psychiatric practice. As the only text of its kind, Clinical Manual...read more...