In keeping with the growing emphasis on psychiatry in the medical school curriculum
problem-based learning (PBL) offers students a unique patient-centred multidisciplinary
approach to study and the synthesis of knowledge.The new 2nd edition of Problem-Based
Behavioral Science and Psychiatry integrates DSM-5 updates and diagnostic criteria and is
fully consistent with PBL models and methods. Building on the strengths of the popular and
widely downloaded 1st edition the 2nd edition is a clinically robust resource for both the
medical and the behavioral science student. Over 40 contributors many themselves graduates of
PBL medical schools apply problem-based learning methods to specific psychiatric disorders
general clinical issues and bedrock physician skills such as the intake interview and
treatment planning.The book's fictional case vignettes illustrated typical patient scenarios
providing real-world context for content areas and accompanying case diagrams show the
relationships between patient behaviour and underlying neurobiological structures. Each
student-friendly section ends with helpful review questions.A sampling of the content areas
covered:· Childhood development and brain development.· Major psychiatric illnesses including
personality mood anxiety and psychotic disorders.· Stress substance abuse and violence.·
Eating sleep and sexual disorders.· Coping skills and treatment compliance.· End-of-life
care.· PLUS chapters on cultural sensitivity ethical concerns and the physician patient
relationship.This book is ideal for first and second year medical students wanting to learn
about psychiatry in the exciting context of realistic cases. It also makes an excellent prep
review text for third- and fourth-year medical students preparing for the USMLE Step 1 and 2
exams as well as being suited to graduate students in psychology or clinical social work.
Problem-Based Behavioral Science and Psychiatry encourages lifelong learning and helps build
the foundation for a lifelong career.
