Kelly Brendan

Allow pre-eminent psychiatrist Dr Brendan Kelly to help you understand and cope with the unique stresses of today, as we all try to deal with the threat of COVID-19 within our homes, communities and throughout the world.

This title explores the law relating to the right to liberty of people with mental illness in 5 UK jurisdictions and international human rights standards. It is also a manifesto for change, urging reconsideration of the protection and promotion of the human rights of people with mental illness and calling for social activism and better psychiatric care.

An expanded new edition of this classic 20th centuryy diagnostic guide. It covers all major symptom areas of psychiatry (including abnormalities of mood, personality, emotions and behaviour).

"One person in four will develop a mental illness at some point in life. The vast majority will suffer from mild to moderate depression, anxiety or substance misuse. As a result, most mental healthcare is delivered in general practice. That is why we wrote this book: a book of psychiatry algorithms for general practice. Our book is designed as a practical guide to psychiatric assessment and mental health care in day-to-day general practice. It is...