By M.B.A. Harsh K. Trivedi, M.D., M.P.A. Steven S. Sharfstein, M.D., Harsh K. Trivedi, Steven S. Sharfstein

The field of hospital psychiatry has faced unimaginable challenges and opportunities during the last decade. Even as we continue to fight COVID-19, the century’s greatest public health crisis, the need for behavioral health treatments continues to increase. Providers and policymakers agree that integrating behavioral treatments into regular courses of patient care helps address postdischarge needs, including safe housing, reliable transportation, and nutrition. Behavioral wellness is currently benefiting from increased public attention, but disparities in access continue to plague people of color and members of the LGTBQIA+ community, who often struggle to find culturally competent treatment.

There is a significant need for dedicated psychiatric hospitals and dedicated units in general hospitals to meet America’s mental health needs. Progress is happening, but many familiar challenges remain. Inadequate healthcare coverage and reimbursement for services have left both patients and medical providers desperate for reform. Staffing shortages are worsening as practitioners in the baby boomer generation retire, and those roles go unfilled by new graduates. Despite these challenges, psychiatric hospitals continue to adapt and find ways to care for patients.

This updated textbook, authored by M.B.A. Harsh K. Trivedi, M.D., M.P.A. Steven S. Sharfstein, M.D., Harsh K. Trivedi, and Steven S. Sharfstein, contains valuable knowledge and new insights for clinicians regarding treatment, staffing, and care. With new chapters on family involvement and safety, federal and local financing, and information on collaborative care and LEAN, this book provides up-to-date information on the latest developments in the field of hospital psychiatry.

The textbook also addresses the integration of treatment across settings and providers, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and communication. It explores new strategies, such as telemedicine, that extend the reach of clinicians, ensuring that patients receive the care they need regardless of their location. By leveraging technology, healthcare professionals can provide remote consultations and therapy sessions, making mental healthcare more accessible and convenient for patients.

Throughout the book, the authors highlight the pressing need for culturally competent treatment and the need to address disparities in access. People of color and members of the LGTBQIA+ community often face challenges in finding behavioral health treatments that are sensitive to their unique needs. The authors emphasize the importance of incorporating cultural competency into psychiatric hospitals and units to ensure that all patients receive appropriate and effective care.

One of the highlights of this textbook is its forward-looking approach. The authors recognize that the field of hospital psychiatry is continuously evolving, and they provide insights into future trends and developments. They discuss the potential of collaborative care models, where various healthcare professionals work together to provide comprehensive and holistic treatment for patients. They also explore the concept of LEAN in healthcare, which focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Readers of this comprehensive textbook will find a roadmap for clinical, administrative, and financial steps to help providers take advantage of these unprecedented times to develop services and advance hospital psychiatry in the United States. Whether you are a clinician looking to enhance your knowledge and skills or an administrator seeking strategies to improve the delivery of psychiatric care, this book is a must-have resource.

Product Details

• Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc; 2nd edition (May 31, 2022)
• Language: English
• eBook Digital: 710 pages
• ISBN-10: 1615373454
• ISBN-13: 978-1615373451

Order your copy of this updated textbook on hospital psychiatry today and gain valuable insights into the field. With its comprehensive coverage of treatment, staffing, and care, as well as its exploration of new strategies and future trends, this book is an essential resource for healthcare professionals in the field of mental health.