Psychiatric Interview in Clinical Practice Third Edition - APA
: Moves beyond simple symptom checklists to explore conscious and unconscious mental processes that underlie thought and emotion.
, specifically in its third edition by Roger A. MacKinnon, Robert Michels, and Peter J. Buckley, is a foundational text that integrates the psychodynamic model into modern psychiatric assessment . It focuses on understanding a patient’s complex personality by evaluating symptoms, identity, interpersonal relationships, and mental processes. Core Features of the Text
: Features entirely new or updated chapters on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and interviewing traumatized patients.
: Includes real-world clinical examples drawn from the authors' experiences to illustrate common personality types and interview challenges. Key Updates in the Third Edition
: Includes a dedicated section on interviewing patients of different backgrounds, emphasizing the universal subjective experience of being "different". Standard Components Covered
: Reflects updated diagnostic considerations in accordance with the Publication of DSM-5.