American Psychiatric Association Publishing is the world’s premier publisher of books, journals, and multimedia on psychiatry, mental health, and behavioural science. We offer authoritative, up-to-date, and affordable information geared toward psychiatrists, other mental health professionals, psychiatric residents, medical students, and the general public.
APA Publishing is a division of the American Psychiatric Association. Its purpose is twofold: to serve as the distributor of publications of the Association and to publish books independent of the policies and procedures of the American Psychiatric Association. APA Publishing has grown since its founding in 1981 into a full-service publishing house, including a staff of editorial, production, marketing, and business experts devoted to publishing for the field of psychiatry and mental health.
Despite the wealth of evidence showing that psychological conditions can affect physical health-for example, the impact of stress on blood pressure-it is not uncommon, even now, for disorders of the mind and body to be viewed and treated independently of one another. But what if the same inflammatory processes that are responsible for heart ......
Early assessments of medical errors frequently focused on deficiencies in procedures and systems, yet research shows that 75% of those errors are individual and cognitive.
The overarching goal of this book is to provide updated support for health care providers to keep pace with the rapid advancements in our understanding and treatment of these conditions.
Mastering cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) for the common, yet difficult-to-treat aspects of severe mental illness has now been made easier with Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Severe Mental Illness. A proven, effective treatment for patients with severe mental illness, CBT is illuminated in an insightful volume that boasts an abundance of learning ......
"The prevalence rates of delirium range widely depending on the patient population and treatment setting. Delirium exacts a significant economic toll on individuals, their families, and society because of factors such as lengthy hospital stays, ICU admissions, rehospitalizations, and lost wages from work absenteeism. Both mortality ......
This updated edition of ADHD Coaching: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals describes the foundational principles as well as step-by-step guidance for teaching adults, college students, and adolescents how to survive and thrive with ADHD.
Coaching specifically targets the core impairments of ADHD, such as planning, time ......
In 2006, the Handbook of Medicine in Psychiatry became a first-of-its-kind printed medical resource for psychiatrists in training or practice. Nearly two decades and three editions later, it remains an invaluable tool for health care professionals working at the intersection of medical and psychiatric conditions. As informative and ......
This updated resource aims to help faith leaders better understand mental illness and treatment and provide practical guidance for supporting individuals and families in their congregations facing mental health challenges. These materials are the result of the ongoing work of the APA Foundation's Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership-a ......
