Common psychiatric disorders Book Section


Authors: Valentine, A. D.; Kirsh, K. L.; Passik, S. D.
Editors: Holland, J. C.; Greenberg, D. B.; Hughes, M. K.
Article/Chapter Title: Common psychiatric disorders
Abstract: (from the chapter) This chapter examines five common psychiatric disorders (anxiety; mood disorders; cognitive disorders [including delirium and dementia]; substance abuse; and personality disorders) that may be seen by oncology clinicians in their patients. Each disorder is discussed in terms of etiology; screening and evaluation; and National Comprehensive Cancer Network management guidelines, which include both psychological and pharmacological treatment recommendations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved).
Keywords: treatment; screening; diagnosis; anxiety; substance abuse; mood disorders; etiology; cancer patients; psychiatric disorders; management guidelines; cognitive disorders; personality disorders
Book Title: Quick Reference for Oncology Clinicians: The Psychiatric and Psychological Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management
ISBN: 9780978531904
Publisher: International Psycho Oncology Society (IPOS) Press Us  
Publication Place: Charlottesville, VA
Date Published: 2006-01-01
Start Page: 39
End Page: 71
Language: English
PROVIDER: Ovid Technologies
ACCESSION: Book: 2006-13174-006
PROVIDER: psycinfo
DOI/URL:
Notes: --- - Holland, Jimmie C [Ed ; Greenberg, Danna B [Ed ; Hughes, Mary K [Ed - viii, 179 - "Source: PsycINFO"
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  1. Steven D Passik
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