Clinical research is often thought of as a dry and somewhat arcane pursuit.
Not so, assert the editors of Elements of Clinical Research in Psychiatry. The editors, all actively engaged in clinical research, bring this topic to life by combining a boundless enthusiasm for their chosen field with a depth of knowledge rarely seen in the literature. They show that clinical research can be rewarding not only because the research results contribute to improving the welfare of psychiatric patients, but also because the research process itself is exciting.
Arguably the definitive guidebook on clinical psychiatric research, this volume discusses - Careers in clinical mental health research -- Describes what clinical psychiatric researchers do and how to get started on this career path.
- Research design, measurement, and assessment -- Covers all aspects of research design, defines and evaluates measurement types, and details various assessment methods (from interviews and questionnaires to lab tests and brain images).
- Descriptive and inferential statistics -- Shows how statistics are used to analyze and summarize measurement data.
- Research support -- Provides a roadmap for those seeking research support in the U.S. (more than 90% is funded via NIH), detailing how to write grants from the ground up.
- Use of human subjects (the Institutional Review Board [IRB]) and ethics and misconduct -- Demystifies the often intimidating process of seeking and receiving IRB approval, with tips on how to work with the IRB and complete its consent forms; uses a series of practical scenarios, including a highly publicized case of alleged misconduct, to illustrate complex ethics and misconduct issues.
- Writing journal articles, reviewing manuscripts, and giving scientific presentations -- Presents the nuts and bolts of publishing journal articles; gives step-by-step advice for reviewing manuscripts and giving oral presentations, symposia, poster sessions, and colloquia. 
Carefully chosen appendixes provide readers with additional information they can use right away, augmented by an index and detailed reference list for further investigation.
Anyone considering clinical psychiatric research as a career option will find in this succinct and eminently practical volume the single source they need. Practicing psychiatrists interested in specific areas of clinical research, such as human subject use or biomedical ethics, will also find much of interest here. Replete with useful information, these stimulating discussions provide the building blocks for embarking upon -- and enhancing -- a successful career in clinical psychiatric research.

Elements of Clinical Research in Psychiatry

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mitchell, James E.

Wonderlich, Stephen A.

Crosby, Ross D

Psychology & Counseling

American Psychiatric Association Publishing

Psychiatric patients have an increased rate of morbidity and mortality due to physical illnesses. Distressingly, psychiatrists fail to recognize these comorbid medical illnesses in nearly half of all cases. All too often, the physical illness may be causing or exacerbating the psychiatric symptoms. Furthermore, the psychiatric condition itself and iatrogenic complications of medication or other treatments can result in serious medical pathology.
Until now, most psychiatrists have deferred the general medical care of their patients to other practitioners. Yet because psychiatrists are uniquely positioned to provide health care that bridges somatic and mental conditions, they are increasingly being called on to ensure that their patients also receive adequate medical care. 
This breakthrough text responds to that call to action from a perspective unique in the literature: It focuses on the medical complications of psychiatric illnesses, rather than the more typical psychiatric complications of medical illnesses.
This concise yet comprehensive book is intended for practitioners who treat adult medical patients. It is divided into two main sections: - Health Care of Psychiatric Patients, organized by recommendations for routine medical management and reproductive health, focuses on the general health care maintenance of psychiatric patients with medical illnesses. Also discussed are the unique reproductive health needs of psychiatric patients, who are often at increased risk of coercive or abusive sexual relationships, rape and other sexual assaults, unplanned pregnancy, pregnancy complications, and sexually transmitted diseases.- Psychiatric Disorders, organized by diagnostic groupings, focuses on those psychiatric disorders -- affective, anxiety, and somatoform disorders and dementia; schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; Munchausen's syndrome and other factitious disorders; self-injurious behavior; eating disorders; and alcohol and drug abuse -- that most clearly can have medical complications. 
Using extensive notes and tables throughout, these distinguished contributors have created far more than just another compendium of medical illnesses that can present with psychiatric symptoms. Here you'll find a practical, detailed roadmap that will be welcomed not only by students, residents, and clinicians working with adult psychiatric patients who develop medical complications, but also by practitioners who manage psychiatric patients in a general medical practice.

Medical Complications of Psychiatric Illness

Medical Books

Crow, Scott

Pomeroy, Claire, M.D.

Roerig, James

Medicine

Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc

In this gripping tale of adventure and survival, James E. Mitchell tells the story of Jack, a hermit who lives in the mountains of New Hampshire, and his struggle to survive in the harsh wilderness. From his encounters with wild animals to his battles with the elements, Jack's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of nature. With vivid descriptions and a compelling narrative, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves the great outdoors. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Story of Jack, the the[!] Hermit of the White Mountains

Literature & Fiction

Action & Adventure

Legare Street Press

The Story of Jack, the Hermit of the White Mountains: The Hermit of the White Mountains

History

BiblioLife

Points of View: Stories of Psychopathology

Mental Health

Routledge

First published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &amp; Francis, an informa company.

This innovative scientific reference and clinical tool is virtually two books in one. Part I thoroughly yet succinctly reviews the literature on binge-eating disorder, covering diagnosis and epidemiology, clinical features and course, links to obesity, medical risks, and current treatment data. Part II provides an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatment manual. Session-by-session guidelines address how to help individuals or groups change their eating behavior, cope with emotional triggers, restructure problematic thoughts, deal with body image concerns and associated problems, maintain improvement, and prevent relapse. Featured are more than 40 clearly explained homework assignments and handouts, all in a large-size format with permission to photocopy.

Binge-Eating Disorder: Clinical Foundations and Treatment

Devlin, Michael J.

de Zwaan, Martina

Crow, Scott J.

Peterson, Carol B.

The Guilford Press

This guide draws together the latest developments in eating disorders. Together with its companion volume "Annual Review of Eating Disorders Part 1-2007", this resource covers the twenty key topics.It is a compilation of reviews from leading scientists and clinicians, and is the essential update for busy professionals and health researchers, with a clear emphasis on clinical implications. It also provides invaluable information for psychologists, psychiatrists, dieticians, family doctors, pediatricians, counsellors and educators.'An impressive collection of comprehensive reviews covering the state-of-the-science in the eating disorders field. These reviews evaluate clinical and empirical data published in 2004-2006 examining issues as diverse as neurobiological influences, body image, and treatment of eating disorders. The depth and scope of the reviews are a testament to the hard work of the editors and the authors who volunteered their time for this important project.' - Kelly L Klump, in the Foreword.

Annual Review of Eating Disorders: Pt. 2

CRC-Press

This critical summary of current literature on eating disorders aims to keep researchers and health practitioners informed on the clinical implications of new studies. It is the first volume in what's projected as an annual review that will highlight topics related to the major aspects of eating disorders. Contributors were asked to focus on developments from the last two years, linking them to earlier findings of relevance. Topics in the current volume include prevention, assessment, classification, family issues, psychosocial risk factors, psychiatric comorbidity, medical complications, and psychological trauma. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Eating Disorders Review: Part 1

Wonderlich, Stephen

Steiger, Howard

De Zwann, Martina

Radcliffe Pub

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