Books in the College Seminars Series series

A concise guide to the mental health of older people, which considers technology, competency-based training, guidelines, and treatments. Written by experienced authors from around the world, this book will benefit qualified and trainee psychiatrists as well as other doctors, medical students and healthcare professionals who work with older people.

This book outlines the workplace-based assessments (WPBAs) that are required by the current competency-based psychiatry curriculum. The authors explore the theory and practice of different assessment methods such as case-based discussion, long-case evaluation and directly observed practice, changes in the MRCPsych examinations and multi-source feedback.

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.

This comprehensive and highly readable book outlines the main psychological therapies used in contemporary clinical practice. It clearly describes the underlying theoretical principles and techniques and with vivid case examples, demonstrates the central role of these treatments in mental health care. The contribution of psychological and psychodynamic ideas to different psychiatric presentations is outlined, including mood disorders, psychosis, self harm and suicide. Other chapters specifically address recent developments, including neuropsychoanalysis, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and Open Dialogue. As the chapters unfold this book illustrates how a psychologically informed approach to mental disorder can enrich psychiatric practice by providing a holistic and meaningful understanding of the symptoms of psychological distress. Bringing together ideas from psychiatry and psychotherapy, this is the go-to text for trainees, experienced psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals interested in the psychological and psychodynamic aspects of psychiatry. An essential resource for preparation for the MRCPsych examinations.