Social psychiatry : principles and clinical perspectives / edited by Rakesh K Chadda...[et al.].

"Compendium on various psychosocial aspects related to Psychiatry. Covers both theoretical and clinical aspects related to psychosocial assessment and management; including aspects related to various illnesses. Attempts to be comprehensive in coverage and understanding conceptually and geographically. Thrust is on psychosocial issues pertinent to developing world; particularly Indian society and culture. Contributions from authors across different continents (Europe, USA, Asia); academicians and practicing psychiatrists alike. Strengths: Comprehensive; easy to read; avoidance of too much technical language; authors of different professional backgrounds; covering recent psychosocial phenomena. Clinicians, researchers, academicians and policy makers are likely to be benefited. Useful for varied mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses, psychiatric social workers and anyone else who is interested in the field of social psychiatry."--