The Psychiatry of AIDS: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

by Glenn J. Treisman MD PhD, Andrew F. Angelino MD, John G. Bartlett MD (Foreword by)

Overview

HIV/AIDS has become a psychiatric epidemic. The disease causes or exacerbates such psychiatric disorders as depression, dementia, schizophrenia, and bipolar disease. At the same time, the presence of a psychiatric disorder can lead to increased risk for HIV infection and worsen the prognosis of patients once they are infected.

Dr. Glenn J. Treisman, who has been described as the "father of AIDS psychiatry," describes the relationship between psychiatric disorders and HIV/AIDS and demonstrates the ways in which effective recognition and treatment of mental disorders can increase a patient's ability to obtain better treatment, improve compliance with medical regimens, and reduce incidents of high-risk behavior.

The book provides HIV/AIDS professionals with overviews of psychiatric disorders, including mood and personality disorders, mental retardation, substance abuse and addiction, and sexual disorders and dysfunction. It also provides mental health professionals with essential information on how to care for patients with HIV and those at risk for the infection. The book discusses psychopharmacology, psychotherapy and counseling, as well as adherence and compliance issues, and the relationship between psychiatric disorders and other STDs. Containing the most up-to-date information on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, this book draws on the authors' unrivaled experience and uses case studies to show HIV/AIDS professionals how psychiatric interventions benefit the patient, the medical team, and society as a whole. The cases are rich and engaging, and convey to the reader the intense disorder that can affect the lives of patients.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801880063
Publisher:	Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication date:	07/29/2004
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.58(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Glenn J. Treisman, M.D., Ph.D., is the director of AIDS Psychiatry Services at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and an associate professor of medicine and psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Andrew F. Angelino, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

John G. Bartlett, M.D., is a professor of medicine and director of the AIDS Care Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Quotes From the Clinic
Chapter 1. Why AIDS Psychiatry?
Case: Complicated Major Depression
Chapter 2. HIV and Major Depression
Case: AIDS Dementia
Chapter 3. Other Psychiatric Diseases in the HIV Clinic
Case: Psychosis
Chapter 4. Personality in the HIV Clinic
Case: Personality Disorder and Chronic Pain
Chapter 5. Substance Abuse and HIV
Case: Substance Abuse and Depression
Chapter 6. Sexual Problems and HIV
Case: A Couple
Chapter 7. Life Story Problems in the HIV Clinic
Chapter 8. Special Problems: Hepatitis C and Adherence
Chapter 9. How to Fight AIDS
Notes
Index

What People are Saying About This

Igor Grant

"Glenn Treisman is one of the psychiatric leaders in diagnosis and treatment of persons with HIV. He has developed a perspective that is on the one hand somewhat unique to him, but on the other a very important one for healthcare providers especially those working in mental health settings."

From the Publisher

Glenn Treisman is one of the psychiatric leaders in diagnosis and treatment of persons with HIV. He has developed a perspective that is on the one hand somewhat unique to him, but on the other a very important one for healthcare providers especially those working in mental health settings.
—Igor Grant, M.D., San Diego School of Medicine

This book is unique and Glenn Treisman can rightly be thought of as the 'father' of AIDS psychiatry. His view on the topic is compelling and he writes with great authority. This book makes a significant contribution to the management of an increasing number of patients who are living not only with HIV, but with mental illness and substance abuse as well.
—Judith Feinberg, M.D., University of Cincinnati School of Medicine

Judith Feinberg

This book is unique and Glenn Treisman can rightly be thought of as the 'father' of AIDS psychiatry. His view on the topic is compelling and he writes with great authority. This book makes a significant contribution to the management of an increasing number of patients who are living not only with HIV, but with mental illness and substance abuse as well.

— Judith Feinberg, M.D., University of Cincinnati School of Medicine

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: John Claro Onate, BS, MD (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: This book provides healthcare professionals treating HIV patients with an overview of psychiatric disorders, diagnosis and treatment in the comprehensive care of HIV.
Purpose: The purpose of the book is to present HIV infection as a "psychiatric epidemic" and describe the relationship between psychiatric disorders and HIV/AIDS. This is a very important concept in my opinion as an HIV provider. HIV has settled in to the under-served and poor inner-city population which has very high incidences of psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.
Audience: The author does not list a specific target audience but alludes to psychiatrists. In my opinion this book is suited to psychiatrists, primary care doctors, HIV specialists, PA's and NP's (who work with HIV patients). Additionally this book is an important text for those in combined internal medicine and psychiatry residency programs. The authors are extremely respected in this field.
Features: Using case examples from their HIV clinic, the authors discuss the major psychiatric disorders in detail with specific attention to HIV issues with each disorder such as drug interaction and specific issues in psychotherapy. There are excellent chapters on dementia and substance abuse as well. Finally there are much-needed chapters on the growing epidemic of Hepatitis C in this population and the integrated care of HIV. The book is surprisingly comprehensive despite its short length.
Assessment: This is a wonderful addition to not only the HIV treatment and management literature but also to psychiatry and primary care as a model of dealing with co-morbid chronic mental and medical illness. Drs. Treisman and Angelino have a refreshing and forward- looking view of psychiatry and the importance of its contribution to the overall care of patients. This is a great read for those with an interest in integrated care, consultation psychiatry and inner-city community psychiatry.

Doody's Review Service

A wonderful addition to not only the HIV treatment and management literature but also to psychiatry and primary care as a model of dealing with co-morbid chronic mental and medical illness. Drs. Treisman and Angelino have a refreshing and forward-looking view of psychiatry and the importance of its contribution to the overall care of patients.
—John Claro Onate, BS, MD, Doody's Book Review Service

A passionate and thought-provoking book.
—George Harrison, M.D., Focus: A Guide to AIDS Research and Counseling

This text is a valuable clinical guide for skillfully diagnosing HIV/AIDS patients with co-occurring psychiatric disorders and conveys a healthy and productive approach to treatment. Whether you are simply seeking more information about the treatment of HIV/AIDS patients or want to enhance the treatment of your current HIV/AIDS patients, this dynamic text offers great benefit and hope.
—Michael Copenhaver, Addiction

This book should be in every physician's library, since it is essential for clinicians to be knowledgable about this contemporary plague that will affect all of us either directly or indirectly . . . Both a basic primer and a superb reference for all psychiatrists and mental health professionals.
—Thomas N. Wise, M.D., Psychosomatics

This is a gem of a book providing meaningful insights into the working of clinicians in a difficult area of general hospital psychiatry as well as serving as a textbook of AIDS psychiatry.
—Gopinath Ranjith, International Review of Psychiatry

Upbeat and optimistic, yet realistic and deeply human . . . This book is well worth reading . . . Informative, energizing, and inspiring.
—Marie-Josee Brouillette, Canadian Journal of Psychiatry

This is an important book, and it should be read by primary care physicians and psychiatrists alike.
—James J. Strain, Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

From the Publisher

This text is a valuable clinical guide for skillfully diagnosing HIV/AIDS patients with co-occurring psychiatric disorders and conveys a healthy and productive approach to treatment. Whether you are simply seeking more information about the treatment of HIV/AIDS patients or want to enhance the treatment of your current HIV/AIDS patients, this dynamic text offers great benefit and hope.

Addiction - Michael Copenhaver

This book should be in every physician's library, since it is essential for clinicians to be knowledgable about this contemporary plague that will affect all of us either directly or indirectly . . . Both a basic primer and a superb reference for all psychiatrists and mental health professionals.

Psychosomatics - Thomas N. Wise

A passionate and thought-provoking book.

— George Harrison, M.D.

Focus: A Guide to AIDS Research and Counseling

This book should be in every physician's library, since it is essential for clinicians to be knowledgable about this contemporary plague that will affect all of us either directly or indirectly... Both a basic primer and a superb reference for all psychiatrists and mental health professionals.

— Thomas N. Wise, M.D.

Psychosomatics

This is a gem of a book providing meaningful insights into the working of clinicians in a difficult area of general hospital psychiatry as well as serving as a textbook of AIDS psychiatry.

— Gopinath Ranjith

International Review of Psychiatry

Upbeat and optimistic, yet realistic and deeply human... This book is well worth reading... Informative, energizing, and inspiring.

— Marie-Josee Brouillette

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry

This is an important book, and it should be read by primary care physicians and psychiatrists alike.

— James J. Strain

Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

This text is a valuable clinical guide for skillfully diagnosing HIV/AIDS patients with co-occurring psychiatric disorders and conveys a healthy and productive approach to treatment. Whether you are simply seeking more information about the treatment of HIV/AIDS patients or want to enhance the treatment of your current HIV/AIDS patients, this dynamic text offers great benefit and hope.

— Michael Copenhaver

Addiction

"This is an important book, and it should be read by primary care physicians and psychiatrists alike."

Journal of Clinical Psychiatry - James J. Strain

"Upbeat and optimistic, yet realistic and deeply human... This book is well worth reading... Informative, energizing, and inspiring."

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry - Marie-Josee Brouillette

"This is a gem of a book providing meaningful insights into the working of clinicians in a difficult area of general hospital psychiatry as well as serving as a textbook of AIDS psychiatry."

International Review of Psychiatry - Gopinath Ranjith

"A passionate and thought-provoking book."

Focus: A Guide to AIDS Research and Counseling - George Harrison

4 Stars! from Doody

A passionate and thought-provoking book.

Focus: A Guide to AIDS Research and Counseling - George Harrison