Psychiatry and Mental Health

Psychiatry is a field of science and medicine. It is concerned with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of mental disorders. It deals with various disorders related to mood, perception, behavior and cognition. The process of assessing a patient’s mental condition begins with a case history and mental status examination. Mental health is one’s state of psychological well-being, where one is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment. All diagnosable mental health conditions related to mood, behavior and thoughts are categorized as mental illness. Cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, systemic therapy, electroconvulsive therapy, psychosurgery, art therapy, antipsychotics, anxiolytics and antidepressants are some of the common treatment methods useful in the treatment of mental illnesses. This book unfolds the innovative aspects of psychiatry and mental health which will be crucial for the progress of these fields in future. It studies, analyzes and upholds the pillars of psychiatry and mental health and their utmost significance in modern times. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book. Read more