Handbook for the Treatment of the Seriously Mentally Ill

This is a very practical book, aimed at all mental health professionals who work with the severely mentally ill. The author addresses, in very down-to-earth terms, virtually all aspects of care involving this population, including the merits of current treatments, the latest insights regarding diagnosis, quality assurance, and training issues, as well as many financing and legal considerations affecting this population.In addition, many nontraditional aspects of this subject are addressed in detail, such as the specific problems of women, the homeless, those with dual diagnoses, the aged, and issues involving suicide.This handbook's scope, readable style, and contemporary nature make it a most useful tool for anyone involved with the diagnosis and treatment of the severely mentally ill.Stephen M. Soreff is the author of 'Handbook for the Treatment of the Seriously Mentally Ill' with ISBN 9780889371231 and ISBN 0889371237.