Although The Language of Mental Health is designed to be used primarily by professionals, patients and their families, mental health advocacy groups, attorneys, and others also will appreciate its many reader-friendly features.

Most complete, concise compendium of psychiatric terminology available today, updated and keyed to the nomenclature in DSM-IV "TM"

Rev. ed. of: Comprehensive glossary of psychiatry and psychology / Harold I. Kaplan, Benjamin J. Sadock; senior contributing editor, Robert Cancro.

Over 1200 terms with brief definitions referring to psychiatric disorders, persons, organizations, eponyms, and concepts. Incorporates revised nomenclature of DIAGNOSTIC AND STATISTICAL MANUAL (DSM-III-R). Contains references, a list of abbreviations, and miscellaneous tables. Many cross references.

This glossary is the standard reference for definitions, abbreviations, medication names, and legalt erms of interest to mental health professionals.

This glossary is the standard reference for definitions, abbreviations, medication names, and legalt erms of interest to mental health professionals.

APA dictionary of clinical psychology : 11, 000 entries offering clear and authoritative definitions ; Balanced coverage across core areas-including assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders; training and supervision; as well as terms more generally relevant to the biological, cognitive, developmental, and personality/social psychological underpainnings of mental health ; Hundreds of incisive cross-references to deepen the user's understanding of related topics ; A Quick guide to use that explains stylistic and formal features at a glance ; Appendixes listing major figures relevant in the history of clinical psychology and psychological therapies and psychotherapeutic approaches.--[book jacket].