This book explores medical nonadherence to treatment and management of psychiatric disorders
across the lifespan. Leading experts in the field specializing in a range of mental health
problems describe the impact of nonadherence in the treatment of children adolescents
transition age youths adults and older adults. The book eloquently articulates the key
elements of effective physicians and offers clinical pearls on professionalism empathy and
the doctor-patient relationship¿a key component to solving treatment nonadherence. This volume
focuses on solutions for improved clinical outcomes including communication skills empathy
and building trust motivational interviewing techniques and the use of technology. Psychiatric
Nonadherence is an excellent resource for all clinicians who care for individuals with
psychiatric illness. This timely reference will provide guidance to enhance effective treatment
adherence for a wide array of medical practitioners including child and adolescent adult
forensic and geriatric psychiatrists addiction medicine specialists primary care physicians
psychologists and nurses.
