Praxishandbuch Somatik und Psyche

Everything you need to know about somatic illnesses as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist In order to treat illnesses correctly, it is important to know their causes. For example, listlessness and fatigue can be caused by thyroid disease, a tumour or an iron metabolism disorder and do not need to be treated with antidepressants or psychotherapy in these cases. The book answers important somatic questions that you as a psychiatrist and therapist should always bear in mind in order to treat your patients appropriately. Practical examples are used to briefly and succinctly illustrate both common and rare illnesses that are organic rather than psychological in origin. Comorbidities and interactions between somatic and mental illnesses are also highlighted. You will be sensitised to recognise somatic consequences of mental illnesses and to prevent them in advance. The book is suitable for:Postgraduate training assistants and specialists in psychiatry and psychotherapy, psychosomatics and psychotherapyPsychological psychotherapistsPsychotherapy practitioners.