The Psychiatric Interview: A Practical Guide to Improving Interviewing Skills

Developing effective interviewing skills is crucial for establishing rapport with patients and gaining valuable clinical insights. In the 5th edition of The Psychiatric Interview, renowned psychiatrist and award-winning mental health journalist Dr. Daniel J. Carlat offers a concise, practical approach to improving interviewing skills.

A Proven Approach to Interviewing

This essential guide focuses on the practical skills needed to conduct successful psychiatric interviews. By combining mnemonics, specific techniques for approaching sensitive topics, and phrasing examples, Dr. Carlat illustrates the nuances of the interviewing process, making this book an indispensable resource for trainees and practitioners in psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work, and related fields.

• Concise, Real-World Approach: Get valuable tips and pearls to develop confidence in interviewing, with a focus on real-world applications.
• Up-to-Date Information: Stay current with the DSM 5-TR and recent research, including a new chapter on techniques for the agitated patient and a new discussion of prolonged grief.
• Practical Sections: Explore focused sections on general principles of effective interviewing, obtaining the psychiatric history, and interviewing for diagnosis.
• Mnemonics and Pocket Cards: Utilize mnemonics and pocket cards to help you understand and remember key elements of the effective interview.
• Approaching Sensitive Topics: Learn clear techniques for approaching threatening topics and repairing endangered relationships.
• Engaging and Conversational: Discover how to form an alliance with each patient, promoting cooperation and effective treatment.

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Book Details:

• Publisher: LWW
• Edition: Fifth edition
• Publication Date: May 23, 2023
• Language: English
• Pages: 360
• ISBN-10: 1975212975
• ISBN-13: 978-1975212971