WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Psychiatric Association Publishing has released a new collection of books focused on emerging and evolving areas of psychiatric practice, including nutrition and mental health, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, undergraduate psychiatric education, and the clinical overlap between neurology and psychiatry. The titles are available at appi.org.

In Food, Nutrition, and Mental Health, edited by Michael T. Compton, M.D., M.P.H., contributors review research linking diet and mental health outcomes. The book provides practical guidance for clinicians on discussing nutrition with patients, identifying when referrals are appropriate, and understanding how dietary patterns, food insecurity, psychotropic medications and the gut-brain connection may affect mental health. Organized into four sections, the volume also explores activities such as cooking and gardening as part of overall well-being. Each chapter concludes with clinical pearls and key points to help translate research into practice.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in the Context of Comorbid Mental Health Conditions, edited by Andrea Goldstein-Piekarski, Ph.D., and Rachel Manber, Ph.D., examines insomnia as a distinct disorder that often co-occurs with psychiatric conditions. The book provides an overview of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I, a nonpharmacologic treatment based on sleep science and behavioral principles. Contributors discuss how CBT-I can be adapted for patients with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorders, as well as for adolescents, pregnant patients and older adults. Case examples, tables and key points show how clinicians can tailor treatment while considering cultural factors in diverse populations. The Manual of Undergraduate Psychiatric Education, edited by Marsal Sanches, M.D., Ph.D., Michael McClam, M.D., and Robert J. Boland, M.D., is a resource for teaching psychiatry to medical students. The manual outlines core psychiatric concepts, clinical skills and professional values intended to support education early in medical training.

Psychiatric Neurology: A Clinical Approach, edited by Sheldon Benjamin, M.D., and Kathy Niu, M.D., features contributions from more than 30 experts on identifying and managing neurological conditions that present with psychiatric and behavioral symptoms. Using clinical case examples, the book addresses disorders including dementia, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, brain tumors, sleep disorders and neurovascular syndromes. Chapters include differential diagnosis tables, guidance on neuropsychiatric examination and review questions designed to reinforce learning, making it a reference for residents and practicing clinicians.

For interviews with the authors or to request a press copy of any of these titles, please contact [email protected]. For a full list of publications, visit appi.org.

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