While there are many courses and tutorials online, learning from a book is still one of the best ways to greatly improve your skills. Below I have selected top Psychiatry books.
1. First Aid for the Psychiatry Clerkship, Fifth Edition (2018)
•Benefit from the wisdom of experienced clerkship faculty and residents •Mini-cases highlight classic patient presentations and frequently tested cases•A complete chapter on How to Succeed on the Psychiatry Clerkship provides a blueprint for exam success•Mnemonics, ward tips, mini-cases, diagrams, tables, and more provide a clear, realistic look at what to expect on exam day•Strong clinical emphasis guides you in the diagnosis and treatment of many problems seen by psychiatrists•Highlights all the important topics and provides a clear, concise…
2. Kaplan and Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavioral Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry (2014)
The new and thoroughly updated 11th edition of Kaplan and Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavioral Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry is a complete overview of the entire field of psychiatry for clinicians, residents, students, and all others who provide mental health care.In this best-selling textbook in psychiatry for over 40 years, the reader will find a thorough discussion of both the behavioral sciences and clinical psychiatry. The 11th edition integrates all the DSM-5 criteria and provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of treatment methods for every known mental…
3. Gods Psychiatry (1984)
Mass Market Paperback Publisher: Jove (September 15, 1984) Language: English ISBN-10: 0515082341 ISBN-13: 978-0515082340 Product Dimensions: 7 x 1 x 5 inches Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars 169 customer reviews Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,044,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) Would you like to tell us about a lower price? If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support?…
4. The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry (2018)
The revised and updated 13th edition of The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry provides up-to-date information, expert guidance on prescribing practice in mental health, including drug choice, treatment of adverse effects and how to augment or switch medications. The text covers a wide range of topics including pharmacological interventions for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, and many other less common conditions. There is advice on prescribing in children and adolescents, in substance misuse and in special patient groups. This world-renowned guide has…
5. Memorable Psychiatry (2018)
The best and most effective way to learn about psychiatry! From the author of Memorable Psychopharmacology, Memorable Psychiatry breaks down the complex but fascinating world of mental health using simple explanations, frequent mnemonics, visual aids, and a focus on mechanisms over memorization to catch you up to speed and put you ahead of the curve on the art and science of psychiatric diagnosis….
6. Case Files Psychiatry, Fifth Edition (LANGE Case Files) (2015)
The Case Files series is an award-winning learning system proven to improve shelf-exam scores and clerkship performance. Unlike other books on the market, this series helps students learn in the context of real patients instead of simply memorizing. Case Files Psychiatry teaches students how to improve their diagnostic and problem-solving skills as they work through sixty high-yield clinical cases. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, and USMLE-style review questions with answers. The fifth edition has been updated to include a new Case Correlations…
7. Psychiatry Test Preparation and Review Manual (2016)
Covering every area of the ABPN board exam, the 3rd Edition of Psychiatry Test Preparation and Review Manual, by Drs. J. Clive Spiegel and John M. Kenny, includes 1,100 questions, video vignettes, and an online timed assessment to prepare you for certification or recertification success. You’ll know exactly what to expect when exam day arrives, thanks to as well as a format that precisely mimics all aspects of the written exam. which are not included on the MOC, such as neuroscience and neurology, so you can more narrowly focus your study. featuring patient interviews, each with accompanying multiple-choice questions. All questions relating…
8. Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry (2017)
For generations of practitioners, the Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry has been and is . The fully updated 7th Edition, by Drs. Theodore A. Stern, Oliver Freudenreich, Felicia A. Smith, Gregory L. Fricchione, and Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, provides an authoritative, easy-to-understand review of the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of psychiatric problems experienced by adults and children with medical and surgical conditions.Covers the psychological impact of somatic symptom disorders, organ donors and recipients, pain, substance abuse, and including a…
9. Kaplan & Sadock’s Concise Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry (2017)
Compact and easy to use, is an authoritative, affordable text that provides must-know information in clinical psychiatry. Containing the most relevant clinical material from the best-selling Kaplan and Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry, Eleventh Edition , it offers step-by-step guidance on the clinical examination, the psychiatric report, medical assessment of the psychiatric patient, laboratory tests, and signs and symptoms, as well as all psychiatric and substance-related disorders, with special chapters on children, adolescents, and the elderly. It also covers special…
10. Psychiatry Made Ridiculously Simple (Medmaster Ridiculously Simple) (2016)
A practical and enjoyable review of the most important points in clinical psychiatry, including diagnosis, case presentations and medicinal treatment as well as various treatment modalities available for the patient. A useful manual for students and practitioners from all disciplines including medical, nursing, PA, psychology, social work, and occupational therapy. Edition 5 incorporates the newest DSM-5 classification of psychiatric disorders.Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Psychiatric EvaluationChapter 3. The Depressed and Suicidal PatientChapter 4. PsychosesChapter 5. Bipolar DisorderChapter 6. Delirium/DementiaChapter 7. The Anxious…
11. Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Update & Board Preparation (2017)
Board certification and recertification exams are critical career moments. That is why you should rely on the Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Update & Board Preparation, Fourth Edition. It puts our 80+ years of clinical experience at your fingertips to help you prepare for your exam. This powerful and in-depth study tool contains 88+ chapters on all the key topics in your psychiatry exam. In fact, it is designed specifically to meet the requirements of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)….
Best Psychiatry Books to Read
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Advances in Psychiatry
Author(s): Afzal Javed, Kostas N. Fountoulakis
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Year: 2019, Size: 10 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2249951
USMLE Step 2 CK Lecture Notes 2019: Psychiatry, Epidemiology, Ethics, Patient Safety
Author(s): Alina Gonzalez-Mayo, Ted A. James
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing, Year: 2019, Size: 3 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2291002
Islamophobia and Psychiatry: Recognition, Prevention, and Treatment
Author(s): H. Steven Moffic, John Peteet, Ahmed Zakaria Hankir, Rania Awaad
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Year: 2019, Size: 8 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2309527
Critical Psychiatry: Controversies and Clinical Implications
Author(s): Sandra Steingard
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Year: 2019, Size: 2 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2310004
Person Centered Approach to Recovery in Medicine: Insights from Psychosomatic Medicine and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Author(s): Luigi Grassi, Michelle B. Riba, Thomas Wise
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Year: 2019, Size: 4 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2310506
Racism and Psychiatry: Contemporary Issues and Interventions
Author(s): Morgan M. Medlock, Derri Shtasel, Nhi-Ha T. Trinh, David R. Williams
Publisher: Springer International Publishing;Humana Press, Year: 2019, Size: 3 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2310695
Clinical Cases in Psychiatry: Integrating Translational Neuroscience Approaches
Author(s): Alfredo Carlo Altamura, Paolo Brambilla
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Year: 2019, Size: 8 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2310809
Psychiatry and Neuroscience Update: From Translational Research to a Humanistic Approach - Volume III
Author(s): Pascual Ángel Gargiulo, Humberto Luis Mesones Arroyo
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Year: 2019, Size: 10 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2311344
The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Depression: New Treatment Insights and Options
Author(s): Benjamin G. Shapero, David Mischoulon, Cristina Cusin
Publisher: Springer International Publishing,Humana Press, Year: 2019, Size: 5 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2311741
The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Learning Disabilities: Assessing Learning Needs of Children and Adolescents
Author(s): H. Kent Wilson, Ellen B. Braaten
Publisher: Springer International Publishing,Humana Press, Year: 2019, Size: 3 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2312081
Please note that this booklist is not definite. Some books are really chart-busters according to Washington Post, others are written by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.