Language in Psychiatry

Focusing on the intersection of language and psychiatry, this book equips clinicians and trainees with essential linguistic insights for diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders. It introduces key linguistic concepts without assuming prior knowledge, emphasizing meaning and communication. Each chapter addresses major psychiatric syndromes where language plays a crucial role, linking diagnostic criteria to specific linguistic features. Supplemented by over 50 tables and diagrams, the book enhances understanding by connecting language characteristics to psychiatric categories, making it a valuable resource for practitioners.