The third edition of the now classic work Organic Psychiatry by William Alwyn Lishman should be a part of every neuropsychiatrist's library. A significant reminder that neuropsychiatry training programs must continue to promote personal clinical education, in the spirit of Lishman's writing, as a guiding beacon for future professionals.

Over the past 30 years, thousands of practitioners have relied on Lishman's Organic Psychiatry. Its original and reliable clinical guidance is - and remains - unmatched. The new edition of this classic handbook has now been extensively revised by a team of five authors, while following the tradition of the original monograph work.

This edition continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral consequences of brain disorders and their manifestations in clinical practice. It equips clinicians to formulate accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment strategies, making Organic Psychiatry an invaluable informational source for practicing psychiatrists, neurologists, and trainees.

This new edition: covers recent theoretical and clinical developments, with expansions in the neuropsychological and neuroimaging sections, includes a new chapter on sleep disorders, while the chapters on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, epilepsies, movement disorders, and traumatic brain injuries have been extensively revised, reflecting the improved understanding of their underlying pathophysiologies.

This edition showcases significant advancements in neuroimaging and major discoveries in the fields of molecular biology and molecular genetics. It has been enhanced with the addition of more tables and illustrations to aid in clinical assessment and incorporates important diagnostic tools such as magnetic resonance brain images.

Foreword by Marshal Folstein.

Pages: 960, Year of Publication: 0413, Dimensions: 21.8x21.8cm