'Neuroscience for the Mental Health Clinician' is a unique book. In it, Pliszka expertly explains complex concepts from laboratory-based neurosciences in a cogent and readily accessible fashion. What is particularly noteworthy about this work is its adroit descriptions of ideas that are often difficult to grasp. Although it covers a wide array of topics from the basic neurosciences, the book never loses its clinical focus. Deftly bridging the gap between clinical and laboratory science, this book should be a welcome read for experienced and novice clinicians alike.' - Robert L. Findling, MD, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospitals of Cleveland
'This volume will be invaluable to clinicians who work with patients with a range of different psychiatric disorders. Readers will benefit from the clear organization of the text and Plizska's ability to explain very complex neurochemical issues to the non-MD practitioner. This much-needed book will be well used over time as both a reference and teaching tool.' - Margaret Semrud-Clikeman, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
An excellent introductory guide to neuroscience and its relationship to mental illness. The author has done a commendable job. - Psychological Medicine
This book is well written and crafted in an engaging style that captures the reader's attention....Highly recommended for all mental health professionals. It is also a great introductory text for teaching in psychiatric residency programs, particularly for residents who are interested in the study of genetics and mental illness. - Archives of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Readers will benefit from the clear organization of the text and Pliszka's ability to explain very complex neurochemical issues to the non-MD practitioner....Will work well as a text in graduate-level psychopathology courses. - Margaret Semrud-Clikeman, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
Written in a straightforward, conversational style, this book has given me a deeper appreciation of how truly marvelous the brain is. It is ideal for graduate-level psychology courses as well as for medical school education and psychiatric residencies. - Michael J. Manos, PhD, Director, ADHD Center, Children's Hospital at the Cleveland Clinic
An excellent introductory guide to neuroscience and its relationship to mental illness. The author has done a commendable job. - Psychological Medicine
