Product Description
The psychiatric rotation can be among the shortest (yet most intimidating) clinical rotation. This handy pocket guide delivers quick access to need-to-know information on basic behavioral theories, key aspects of psychiatric and crisis interventions, mental status assessments and exams, mental health history and assessment tools, and more.The 1st Edition was an AJN Book of the Year award winner. Completely revised and thoroughly updated, the 2nd Edition delivers even more resources and tools.The new features include: Rating Scales in the Assess tab, including the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and the Depression-Arkansas Scale; Disorders in the Disorders/Interventions Tab including Somatoform Disorders, with a table for Somatization Disorder; Drugs A-Z Tab for quick reference to almost 60 psychotropic drugs with expanded information; Intervention content on Emerging Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Depression; Terrorism/Disasters coverage under the Crisis Tab; and, Indexes for each Tab, with entries listed alphabetically with page numbers for easy look up.The features also include: basic behavioral theories at a glance; key aspects of psych and crisis interventions; general mental status assessments and exams, with focused assessments for adult and geriatric populations; essential information on psychotropic drugs; client/family education tables, tips and strategies; cultural considerations and assessment tool; reusable mental health history and assessment tool, multiaxial assessment, cage, and many others; clinical pearls throughout to provide practical on-the-spot advice; and, HIPAA-compliant, wipe-free, waterproof, reusable patient assessment tools and worksheets.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 12 reviews)

Spectacular Resource! by Milo Madness (Edmond, OK)

5 Stars
October 19, 2009
I passed the clinical social work licensing exam earlier this year but was introduced to this little notebook only a few weeks ago. Never before have I seen so much helpful (and well organized!) information in such a small package. Psych Notes is a small, spiraled notebook that contains incredibly helpful information for clinicians, including diagnostic criteria, rule-outs, effective treatment modalities, etc. It also outlines techniques for crisis management, group work, various individual therapeutic approaches, etc. If you are in graduate school for psych/social work, you can greatly benefit from this little book - especially as you study for licensing exams and need guidelines in clinical practice.

Pocket Perfect! by ExternalValidity

5 Stars
December 15, 2008
Small enough to carry yet chock full of clinical info -- psych drugs listed alphabetically, disorders/interventions, DSM, labs, assessment forms (depression, including Edinburgh Postnatal), clinical insights. Everything needed, easy to find info, for dealing with patients with psych disorders, in this pocket-size book.

Psych notes by Ann Howard (Ireland)

2 Stars
December 14, 2008
This is a nice pocket size book but the print is just too small in it.There's good information in it and it's very colourful. It's hardwearing. Overall I did not like this book due to the small print size but it has lots of good information.

Great learning tool by Amanda

4 Stars
July 03, 2008
This is a great pocket guide to take on clinicals at the hospital when you're on Psych floors. It is easy to carry in your pocket and very helpful when you need to look up a psych drug or something related to your patient. I like the fact that you can also write on it with pen and it comes off with alcohol pads. That way I don't have to carry paper pads with me too.

Cooper Jensen, Indianapolis, IN by Zachary

5 Stars
March 30, 2008
I really like the new 2nd edition of Psych Notes with all the extra drug information and the labs now in one section. The key disorders are all there and I especially like the tables highlighting what I need to know about key disorders. DSM-IV information is very helpful (includes all classifications and codes) as are assessment rating scales such as SMAST, geriatric depression scale, AIMs, and DSM-IV multiaxial tool. I can fill these out in a pinch and erase with an alcohol wipe. Grouping information by tabs makes it easy to locate info easily and quickly. Great quick reference for clinicals and reviewing!

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