The book is a timely update of this notable work that comprehensively presents the state of the art in this field. Along with continuously evolving scientific advances and principles of clinical care, community psychiatry must respond to shifts in public policy as well as economic climate. The past decade has witnessed significant political and social changes, including climate change, immigration levels, technological advancement, the influence of social media and the rise of political unrest. This new edition reflects these wider changes, incorporating new chapters and enhancing previous ones. It remains the standard text for certification of those working in healthcare and social welfare systems design and delivery of services.

Readers will gain knowledge of:

• Basic pillars of the field

• Evidence based interventions

• Telepsychiatry and technological aids

• Trauma informed services

• Integrated health systems

• Social determinants of health

• Structural discrimination

Wesley E. Sowers, MD is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and is the Director of the Center for Public Service Psychiatry and its associated Fellowship Program at Western Psychiatric Hospital.

Hunter L. McQuistion, MD is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine and Senior Attending Psychiatrist at NYU Langone Health.

Jules M. Ranz, MD is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia.

Jacqueline Maus Feldman, MD is a Professor Emerita with the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

Patrick S. Runnels, MD, MBA serves as both Chief Medical Officer of Population Health and Vice Chair of Psychiatry for University Hospitals in Cleveland.

Publisher‏: ‎ Springer; 2nd ed. 2022 edition (October 18, 2022)
Language: ‎ English
Hardcover‏: ‎ 931 pages
ISBN-10‏: ‎ 303110238X
ISBN-13 : ‎ 978-3031102387
Item Weight: ‎ 4.25 pounds
Dimensions: ‎ 7.25 x 2.25 x 10.25 inches