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We work with experts all across the mental health landscape. Many are senior physician-leaders in the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry.

We harness their powerful perspective and craft it into printed books. These texts provide valuable knowledge to enhance your practice in mental health.

Theodore A. Stern, MD

Editor-in-Chief, Emeritus,Psychosomatics
Ned H. Cassem, Professor of Psychiatry in the field of Psychosomatic
Medicine/Consultation, Harvard Medical School
Chief Emeritus, Avery D. Weisman Psychiatry Consultation Service
Director, Thomas P. Hackett Center for Scholarship in Psychosomatic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
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600 Board-Style Psychiatry Questions and Answers: First Edition
Theodore A. Stern, MD, and David H. Rubin, MD

This volume will serve as an excellent resource to help the reader learn about psychiatric conditions, as well as their evaluation and treatment. It was created for those who also want to prepare for standardized examinations (e.g., “shelf” exams and board exams) and gain experience in test-taking. The questions have been divided into six sections; each has 100 questions and answers (to allow for manageable study sessions).

Paperback: $94.00Kindle: $66.00
Facing Chronic Kidney Disease: A Guide For Patients And Their Families
Winfred Williams, MD, Ana Ivkovic, MD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Chronic Kidney Disease is for anyone whose life is affected by this disease. Written by leading physicians, Facing Chronic Kidney Disease combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with chronic kidney disease and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst 17 chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about chronic kidney disease, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides definitions for medical terminology and jargon; online resources and references are also offered.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Learning About Psychopharmacology: A Programmed Text for Multidisciplinary Learners
Theodore A. Stern, MD, and Maurizio Fava, MD

Learning About Psychopharmacology is for practitioners of all medical disciplines. Written by leading psychiatrists, Learning About Psychopharmacology offers a layered approach to learning; it builds knowledge in bite-sized bits, sentence by sentence. It employs an iterative process that makes learning possible, straightforward, and seemingly simple. This book provides nine readable and trustworthy chapters, each covering different classes of psychotropics. Both a pre-test and post-test are included so that you can assess how much you have learned by completing this programmed text. Enjoy the process.

Paperback: $89.99Kindle: $64.99
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Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Update & Board Preparation, 4e
Theodore A. Stern, MD, John B. Herman, MD, and David H. Rubin, MD

Our best selling text is an effective study aid for American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) exams. The book contains 88+ chapters on all the important topics covered in the ABPN exams and includes 200 board exam questions with annotated answers.

Paperback: $88.99
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Cultural Sensitivity in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Ranna Parekh, MD, MPH, Tristan Gorrindo, MD, and David H. Rubin, MD

Race and ethnicity. Genes. Community. Religion. Gender. Sexuality.

Just a few of the factors that contribute to the mental health and wellness of children and adolescents. Yet the impacts of these important traits vary widely by culture.

The insights in this book help you understand the many cultural influences on mental health and wellness in young people. Given America’s increasing diversity, the knowledge in these chapters translates into cutting-edge clinical practice, teaching, and research.

Paperback: $99.99Kindle: $79.99
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Facing Acne: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Arianne Shadi Kourosh, MD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Acne is for anyone whose life is affected by acne. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Acne combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with acne and its complications.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Facing Burns & Scars: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Arianne Shadi Kourosh, MD, Jonathan Friedstat, MD, MPH, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Burns and Scars is for anyone whose life is affected by burns and scars. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Burns and Scars combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with burns and scars and their complications.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Facing COVID-19: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Yelizaveta Sher, MD, Jay Fishman, MD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

THE BEST INFORMATION SOURCE FOR CONFRONTING COVID-19 Facing COVID-19 is for anyone whose life is affected by this condition. Written by leading health care providers, researchers, and advocates in the field, Facing COVID-19 combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the diagnosis and management of the condition, with a caring and sensible approach to the physical and emotional aspects of living while facing or recovering from the COVID-19 infection or facing the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
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Facing Cystic Fibrosis
Yelizaveta Sher, MD, Anna Georgiopoulos, MD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Cystic Fibrosis is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading health care providers in their fields and members of the cystic fibrosis community, Facing Cystic Fibrosis combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of cystic fibrosis, with a caring and sensible approach to the physical and emotional aspects of living with cystic fibrosis and its complications.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
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Facing Diabetes: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Deborah J. Wexler, MD, MSc, Christopher M. Celano, MD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Diabetes is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Diabetes combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of diabetes, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with diabetes and its complications.

This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into 10 chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about diabetes and its medical, surgical, psychiatric, and psychological care. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise and risk-reduction); on-line resources and references are also offered.Each of the chapters is accompanied by selected references and internet resources as well as illustrations and photographs.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Facing Eczema
Facing Eczema
A. Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Eczema is for anyone whose life is affected by eczema. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Eczema combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with eczema and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst eight chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about eczema and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about the disease, diet, exercise, and risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered.Each chapter is accompanied by selected references and internet resources as well as illustrations and photographs.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Facing Heart Disease
Facing Heart Disease: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Theodore A. Stern, MD, Scott R. Beach, MD, and James L. Januzzi Jr, MD

Facing Heart Disease is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Heart Disease combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on heart disease, with a caring approach to the emotional aspects of living with cardiac conditions. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about heart disease and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric care. A glossary of terms and tables is provided to inform readers (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise, and risk-reduction); online resources and references are also provided. Each of the chapters have selected references and internet resources as well as illustrations and photographs.

Paperback: $19.99Kindle: $9.99
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Facing Immunotherapy
Kerry L. Reynolds, MD, Justine V. Cohen, DO, Leyre Zubiri MD, PhD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Immunotherapy is for anyone whose life is affected by cancer and who is considering (or is receiving) immunotherapy. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Immunotherapy combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of immunotherapies, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with cancer treatment and its complications.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
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Facing Lupus
Marcy B. Bolster, MD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Lupus is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading health care providers in their fields, Facing Lupus combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of lupus, with a caring and sensible approach to the medical and physical aspects of living with lupus and its complications.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Facing Memory Loss and Dementia: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Zeina N. Chemali MD MPH, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Memory Loss and Dementia is for anyone whose life is affected by memory loss and dementia. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Memory Loss and Dementia combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with memory loss and dementia and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst thirteen chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about memory loss and dementia and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides definitions for medical terminology and jargon; online resources and references are also offered. Each chapter is accompanied by selected references and internet resources as well as illustrations and photographs.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
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Facing Osteoporosis
Marcy B. Bolster, MD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Osteoporosis is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading health care providers in their fields, Facing Osteoporosis combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of osteoporosis, with a caring and sensible approach to the medical and physical aspects of living with osteoporosis and its complications.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Facing Overweight and Obesity
Facing Overweight and Obesity: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, Jonathan R. Stevens, MD, MPH, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Overweight and Obesity is for anyone whose life is affected by this problem. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Overweight and Obesity combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on being overweight, with a caring approach to the emotional aspects of living with weight-related conditions. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about being overweight and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric care. A glossary of terms and tables is provided to educate the reader (e.g., about nutrition, diet, exercise and risk-reduction); on-line resources and references are also provided.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Facing Pelvic Pain: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Elise De, MD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Pelvic Pain is for anyone whose life is affected by this condition. Written by leading health care providers, researchers, and advocates in the field, Facing Pelvic Pain combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the diagnosis and management of the condition, with a caring and sensible approach to the physical and emotional aspects of living with pelvic pain and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into twenty-one chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about pelvic pain and its medical and psychiatric/psychological care.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Facing Postoperative Pain: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Jingping Wang, MD, PHD, John Tannyhill III, MD, DDS, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Postoperative Pain is for anyone whose life is affected by postoperative pain. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Postoperative Pain combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with postoperative pain and its complications.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
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Facing Psoriasis
A. Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Psoriasis is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Psoriasis combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on psoriasis, with a caring approach to the emotional aspects of living with a dermatological condition.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Facing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Facing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Marcy B. Bolster, MD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Rheumatoid Arthritis is for anyone whose life is affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Written by leading physicians and health care providers in their fields, Facing Rheumatoid Arthritis combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with rheumatoid arthritis and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst twelve chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about rheumatoid arthritis and its medical, surgical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about the disease, nutrition, diet, exercise, and risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered.Each chapter is accompanied by selected reference and internet resources as well as illustrations and photographs. Terms italicized in the text are defined in the glossary.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
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Facing Scleroderma
Marcy B. Bolster, MD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Scleroderma is for anyone whose life is affected by this diagnosis. Written by leading health care providers in their fields, Facing Scleroderma combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of scleroderma, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with scleroderma and its complications.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Facing Serious Mental Illness: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Oliver Freudenreich, MD, Corinne Cather, PhD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

THE BEST INFORMATION SOURCE ABOUT SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS Facing Serious Mental Illness is for anyone whose life is affected by mental illness. Written by leading psychiatrists and a psychologist, Facing Serious Mental Illness combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with mental illness and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information, which is divided amongst twelve chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about mental illness and its medical, and psychiatric/psychological components. A glossary of terms provides definitions for medical terminology and jargon; online resources and references are also offered.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Facing Transplantation
Facing Transplantation
Yelizaveta Sher, MD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Transplantation is for anyone whose life is affected by this medical intervention. Written by leading health care providers in their fields and members of the transplantation community, Facing Transplantation combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the management of transplantation, with a caring and sensible approach to the physical and emotional aspects of living with transplantation and its complications. This book provides easily readable and trustworthy information; it is divided into twenty-three chapters that ask and answer pertinent questions about transplantation and its medical and psychiatric/psychological care. A glossary of terms provides important background information to readers (e.g., about medical processes, medications, nutrition, exercise, risk-reduction); online resources and references are also offered; words italicized in the text are defined in the glossary.Each of the chapters is accompanied by selected references, internet resources, illustrations, and photographs.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
Facing Vitiligo: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Arianne Shadi Kourosh, MD, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

Facing Vitiligo is for anyone whose life is affected by vitiligo. Written by leading physicians in their fields, Facing Vitiligo combines top-tier medical information and compassionate counsel on the use and tolerability of medications, with a caring and sensible approach to the emotional aspects of living with vitiligo and its complications.

Paperback: $29.99Kindle: $9.99
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Learning About Agitation, Confusion, and Altered Mental Status
Learning About Agitation, Confusion, and Altered Mental Status
Theodore A. Stern, MD

Have you ever wondered why people become confused? Have you ever been perplexed by how best to treat agitation? Have you ever thought that it might be better to prevent delirium than to treat it? Altered mental status (involving agitation, confusion, and perceptual disturbances) is a topic of concern for clinicians of all specialties. To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided. Following the pre-test, there is a programmed text that provides you with an opportunity for layered learning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. As you fill in the missing words (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer, you will build knowledge in small steps. This format makes this volume appear incredibly simple; nevertheless, completing this step-by-step workbook will help you achieve working knowledge about the assessment and management of altered mental status. You can complete the tests and read the text in one sitting. After completing the entire text, you can take the post-reading test to help you assess how much you have learned.

Paperback: $29.99
Learning About Catatonia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, and Serotonin Syndrome
Learning About Catatonia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, and Serotonin Syndrome
Theodore A. Stern, MD

Learning about how to recognize, evaluate, and treat life-threatening drug-induced syndromes (e.g., catatonia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, serotonin syndrome) is a topic of concern for clinicians of all specialties. Learning who is at risk for life-threatening psychotropic-induced syndromes, learning what we can do to prevent the development of such syndromes, and learning how we can provide timely treatment is essential to saving lives. To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided. Following the pre-test, there is a programmed text that provides you with an opportunity for layered learning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. As you fill in the missing words (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer, you will build knowledge in small steps. This format makes this volume appear incredibly simple; nevertheless, completing this step-by-step workbook will help you achieve working knowledge about the assessment and management of catatonia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, serotonin syndrome. You can complete the tests and read the text in one sitting. After completing the entire text, you can take the post-reading test to help you assess how much you have learned.

Paperback: $29.99
Learning About Factitious Illness and Malingering
Learning About Factitious Illness and Malingering
Theodore A. Stern, MD

Learning about the detection and management of factitious illness and malingering is important for clinicians. Have you ever wondered who is at risk for feigning or simulating illness, what we can say or do to prevent or to treat individuals who engage in deceptive behaviors, where such individuals are evaluated when an individual is likely to feign or simulate illness, why he or she is fabricating signs and symptoms, and how we can assess and treat those who engage in deceptions? If you have, this exercise will answer these questions and facilitate timely treatment and life-saving care. To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided. Following the pre-test, there is a programmed text that provides you with an opportunity for layered learning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. As you fill in the missing words (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer, you will build knowledge in small steps. This format makes this volume appear incredibly simple; nevertheless, completing this step-by-step workbook will help you achieve working knowledge about factitious illness and malingering. You can complete the tests and read the text in one sitting. After completing the entire text, you can take the post-reading test to help you assess how much you have learned.

Paperback: $29.99
Learning About Informed Consent, Capacity Assessments, Treatment Refusal, Civil Commitment, and Boundary Violations
Learning About Informed Consent, Capacity Assessments, Treatment Refusal, Civil Commitment, and Boundary Violations
Theodore A. Stern, MD, and Ronald Schouten MD, JD

Learning about informed consent, competency, treatment refusal, civil commitment, malpractice, and boundary violations, as well as the role of psychiatrists in the legal system will help to frame the practice of clinicians and facilitate ethical and effective care. To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided. Following the pre-test, there is a programmed text that provides you with an opportunity for layered learning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. As you fill in the missing words (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer, you will build knowledge in small steps. This format makes this volume appear incredibly simple; nevertheless, completing this step-by-step workbook will help you achieve working knowledge about informed consent, capacity assessments, treatment refusal, civil commitment, malpractice, and boundary violations. After completing the entire text, you can take the post-reading test to help you assess how much you have learned.

Paperback: $29.99
Learning About Sleep and Sleep Disorders
Learning About Sleep and Sleep Disorders
Theodore A. Stern, MD

Learning about sleep and sleep disorders is important for clinicians in all specialties. To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided. Following the pre-test, there is a programmed text that provides you with an opportunity for layered learning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. As you fill in the missing words (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer, you will build knowledge in small steps. This format makes this volume appear incredibly simple; nevertheless, completing this step-by-step workbook will help you achieve working knowledge about sleep and sleep disorders. After completing the entire text, you can take the post-reading test to help you assess how much you have learned. You can complete the tests and read the text in one sitting.

Paperback: $29.99
Learning About the Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk
Learning About the Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk
Theodore A. Stern, MD

The assessment and management of suicide risk is a topic of concern for clinicians in all specialties; thoughts of suicide, attempts to end one’s life, and death following suicide attempt occurs in those treated by all medical disciplines. Learning who is at risk, what we can say or do to protect individuals with suicidal ideation, where attempts might occur, when an individual is likely to attempt suicide, why a person is contemplating suicide, and how we can assess the ongoing risk of suicide is key to saving lives and to providing timely treatment. To assess your knowledge about this subject, a pre-test is provided. Following the pre-test, there is a programmed text that provides you with an opportunity for layered learning, with information offered in bite-sized bits. As you fill in the missing words (indicated by blanks) with the correct answer, you will build knowledge in small steps. This format makes this volume appear incredibly simple; nevertheless, completing this step-by-step workbook will help you achieve working knowledge about the assessment and management of suicide risk. After completing the entire text, you can take the post-reading test to help you assess how much you have learned. You can complete the tests and read the text in one sitting.

Paperback: $29.99
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On the Edge of Life: Diary of A Medical Intensive Care Unit
Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD, MS, and Theodore A. Stern, MD

This book weaves together extraordinary tales told by freshly-minted doctors as they rotate through the Massachusetts General Hospital intensive care unit. One of the renowned authors, Mikkael Sekeres, MD, formerly at the Cleveland Clinic, now practices at the University of Miami Health Systems. He is a frequent contributor to the New York Times Well Blog and an award-winning columnist for Oncology Times. He is joined by Theodore Stern, MD, Chief Emeritus of the Psychiatric Consultation Service at Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. The stories focus on the unguarded reflections of interns and residents as they struggle with extremes of medical care, humor in the midst of despair, and first encounters with death. Ultimately they take a step back to appreciate the miracle of survival as the human spirit triumphs over medical calamity.

Paperback: $14.95Kindle: $7.45

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