Steven R. Pliszka, MD, is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences in the Joe R. and Theresa Long Lozano School of Medicine at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He served as Chair of the Department from 2015 to 2023, and from 1995 until 2015 he was Chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Throughout his career, Dr. Pliszka has been involved in a wide range of administrative, research, clinical, and educational activities. His research focuses on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and related disorders; he was involved with numerous clinical trials of medications for ADHD. Dr. Pliszka also has been involved in several projects to integrate mental health services into pediatric primary care and school settings. He serves as the attending psychiatrist at two residential facilities for children with severe behavioral and emotional disorders.
Description
Now in a fully updated third edition featuring four new chapters, this trusted book provides an accessible overview of clinical neuroscience and its relevance to mental health practice. Steven R. Pliszka examines the neurobiology of frequently encountered child and adult disorders and explains what is known--and what remains to be understood--about genetic and environmental risk factors. Chapters also address the ways that pharmacological, psychosocial, and other treatments act on the brain. Over 100 new and updated figures elucidate the brain functions and networks that underlie mental health and psychopathology. The companion website features an online-only appendix discussing new directions in clinical genetic testing. New to This Edition Chapters on trauma-related disorders and substance use disorders. Chapter on the role of hormones in behavior. Chapter on neuroscience methods, including neuroimaging, genetics, and neuroimmunology. Integrates important advances in brain research and mental health treatments; enhanced graphics include 3D brain illustrations and 7 color plates.