The field of brain stimulation is advancing at rapid pace with a growing number of techniques now approved for the treatment of psychiatric illness. This text acts both as a concise, quick reference for experienced practitioners and a guidebook for residents learning about clinical brain stimulation techniques. The techniques covered include: * Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) * Deep brain stimulation (DBS) * Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) * Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) * Magnetic seizure therapy (MST) * Transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) All aspects of these treatments are covered, from patient selection, through the implementation of the technique, to patient aftercare. Potential future applications are discussed and select, up-to-date reference lists guide practitioners to the most important further reading around each technique. Portable, concise and easy to navigate, covering all the need-to-know information, Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry is essential reading for practitioners, residents and medical students in psychiatry and neurology.

An authoritative, concise, how-to guide to the various brain stimulation treatments used in psychiatry.

About the Author
Charles H. Kellner is Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.

Reviews
'... this pocket-sized book is up to date, practical, and user friendly and is highly recommended as an easy reference guide for anyone practising psychiatry or neurology.' Journal of Clinical Psychiatry



Book Information
ISBN 9780521172554
Author Charles H. Kellner
Format Paperback
Page Count 158
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 170g
Dimensions(mm) 186mm * 122mm * 8mm