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The Psychiatric Interview

Carlat · 5th Edition · ISBN 9781975212971 · Wolters Kluwer

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with The Psychiatric Interview (5th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 35 chapters.

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Chapter index

General Principles of Effective Interviewing

Chapter 1: The Initial Interview: A Preview
Chapter 2: Logistic Preparations: What to Do Before the Interview
Chapter 3: The Therapeutic Alliance: What It Is, Why It's Important, and How to Establish It
Chapter 4: Asking Questions I: How to Approach Threatening Topics
Chapter 5: Asking Questions II: Tricks for Improving Patient Recall
Chapter 6: Asking Questions III: How to Change Topics with Style
Chapter 7: Techniques for the Reluctant Patient
Chapter 8: Techniques for the Overly Talkative Patient
Chapter 9: Techniques for the Malingering Patient
Chapter 10: Techniques for the Agitated Patient
Chapter 11: Techniques for the Adolescent Patient
Chapter 12: Interviewing Family Members and Other Informants
Chapter 13: Techniques for Other Challenging Situations
Chapter 14: Practical Psychodynamics in the Diagnostic Interview

The Psychiatric History

Chapter 15: Obtaining the History of Present Illness
Chapter 16: Obtaining the Psychiatric History
Chapter 17: Screening for General Medical Conditions
Chapter 18: Family Psychiatric History
Chapter 19: Obtaining the Social and Developmental History

Interviewing for Diagnosis: The Psychiatric Review of Symptoms

Chapter 20: How to Memorize the DSM-5-TR Criteria
Chapter 21: The Mental Status Examination
Chapter 22: Assessing Suicidal and Homicidal Ideation
Chapter 23: Assessing Depressive Disorders
Chapter 24: Assessing Bipolar Disorder
Chapter 25: Assessing Anxiety, Obsessive, and Trauma Disorders
Chapter 26: Assessing Substance Use Disorder
Chapter 27: Assessing Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 28: Assessing Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia and Delirium)
Chapter 29: Assessing Eating Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorder
Chapter 30: Assessing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Chapter 31: Assessing Personality Disorders
Chapter 32: The Art of Hypothesis Testing

Interviewing for Treatment

Chapter 33: How to Educate Your Patient
Chapter 34: Negotiating a Treatment Plan
Chapter 35: Writing Up the Results of the Interview

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in The Psychiatric Interview (5th Edition) by Carlat. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Wolters Kluwer or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.