The Psychiatric Interview 5th Edition

The Psychiatric Interview – Fifth Edition

By Daniel J. Carlat | Published by Wolters Kluwer

The most practical and widely trusted guide to psychiatric interviewing in clinical education, this celebrated fifth edition continues to equip medical students, residents, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and mental health professionals with the essential skills, techniques, and confidence needed to conduct thorough, compassionate, and clinically effective psychiatric interviews

Beloved for its refreshingly direct, engaging, and clinically grounded approach, Carlat's masterwork cuts through complexity to deliver real-world interviewing wisdom that can be applied immediately in any clinical setting, making it the go-to resource for anyone learning or refining the art of the psychiatric encounter

What makes this edition stand out:

A practical, skill-focused approach that teaches the actual techniques, language, and strategies used by experienced clinicians to build rapport, gather essential information, and navigate even the most challenging psychiatric encounters with confidence and sensitivity

Comprehensive coverage of all major psychiatric presentations, diagnostic categories, and special interview situations encountered in clinical practice across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings

Updated content reflecting the latest developments in psychiatric diagnosis, clinical practice standards, and the evolving landscape of mental health care

Clear, conversational writing that reads like guidance from a trusted mentor, making complex clinical concepts immediately understandable and practically actionable

Rich clinical examples, sample dialogue, and real interview scenarios that bring every technique and strategy to life in a vivid and memorable way

Broad applicability for medical students, psychiatry residents, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, and any clinician whose work involves conducting mental health assessments

Whether used during clinical training or consulted as a trusted bedside companion, this fifth edition stands as an essential guide for every mental health professional committed to mastering the foundational clinical skill at the heart of all psychiatric practice

Published by Wolters Kluwer — a trusted name in health sciences education worldwide