A well-organized, information-packed resource for developing systematic mental health care protocolsCompiled by expert practitioners of psychiatric care, this popular quick-reference text for NPs who treat patients with mental disorders provides complete clinical guidelines for diagnosis, treatment options, patient monitoring, and psychopharmacological management. The third edition been expanded and redesigned to present comprehensive assessment and treatment coverage for each disorder. This revision also is updated to reflect 2022 DSM-V-TR standards. The text presents current research and protocols for applied clinical practice and pharmacology knowledge. Faculty will welcome comprehensive case studies to help students develop sound clinical judgment.The texts consistent structure and bulleted format helps readers access essential diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses for each disorder. It presents a broad range of therapeutic interventions for managing disorders and covers common psychotropic medications, including when to prescribe them and how to choose among them. New and seasoned primary care providers alike will find reliable guidelines to inform practice and improve patient outcomes. New to the Third Edition:Updated to reflect 2022 DSM-V-TR standardsNew structure and design presents expanded assessment and treatment protocols for each disorder to promote clinical judgment and decision-makingIncludes comprehensive case studies that faculty can use to improve student clinical judgmentKey Features:Offers speedy access to key crucial diagnostic and therapeutic information in bulleted formatProvides current evidence-based guidelines for making differential diagnoses, treatment, and monitoring decisionsIncludes guidelines for ordering and monitoring lab evaluations and information on clinical preventive servicesOffers billing codes to expedite insurance claims and reimbursementsProvides drug tables for each disorder to guide pharmacologic interventionsAddresses adult health with special considerations for older adultsPresents at-a-glance algorithms for diagnosing psych-mental health conditions