Although The Language of Mental Health is designed to be used primarily by professionals, patients and their families, mental health advocacy groups, attorneys,

Over 1200 terms with brief definitions referring to psychiatric disorders, persons, organizations, eponyms, and concepts. Incorporates revised nomenclature of D

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

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

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