The Psychiatric Interview 5th Edition (Fifth Edition)

The Psychiatric Interview 5th Edition (Fifth Edition) by Daniel J. Carlat is a practical textbook for students and healthcare professionals learning how to conduct effective psychiatric interviews and assessments. The book focuses on developing the communication and clinical skills needed to gather relevant information, understand patient concerns, and build a strong therapeutic relationship.

The text presents a structured approach to psychiatric interviewing while emphasizing flexibility and patient-centered communication. Clinical examples and interview techniques help readers recognize important symptoms, ask effective questions, and organize information for diagnostic assessment.

This edition covers establishing rapport, conducting the psychiatric history, assessing mood and anxiety symptoms, evaluating psychosis, substance use, cognitive concerns, personality features, suicide and violence risk, mental status examination, diagnostic formulation, and communicating clinical findings. Practical examples help readers apply interviewing skills in clinical settings.

Whether you're studying psychiatry, psychology, nursing, counseling, or another mental health discipline, The Psychiatric Interview provides practical guidance for developing effective psychiatric interviewing and assessment skills.