Oxford Textbook of Neuropsychiatry
Oxford Textbooks in Psychiatry Series

A survey of over 900 trainees at the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) in the United Kingdom showed that over three-quarters of psychiatry trainees desired some knowledge and training in the field of neuropsychiatry. Recent years have given rise to a substantial global focus on integrating neurosciences and neuropsychiatry in psychiatric training. Neuropsychiatry forms an important part of the psychiatric curriculum and is examined in theory and in clinical exams. Similarly, neuropsychiatry is also of interest to neurology trainees, and it is increasingly recognised that all neurology trainees should have some knowledge and experience in neuropsychiatry. Despite this growing interest, there is a dearth of neuropsychiatry textbooks specifically geared towards trainees and other clinicians who are not specialist in the field. Part of the Oxford Textbooks in Psychiatry series, the Oxford Textbook of Neuropsychiatry helps to bridge the gap between general psychiatric textbooks and reference texts in neuropsychiatry. Organised into four sections, the book covers the basic knowledge and skills relevant to neuropsychiatry, the various neuropsychiatric conditions, the principles of treatment, and perspectives for neuropsychiatry worldwide. Chapters have been written by international experts who are leaders in their own fields with the view to taking an evidence-based, up-to-date, global perspective on neuropsychiatric problems and treatment. The book is relevant to trainees in psychiatry, neurology, neurorehabilitation and also to various allied professionals in neuroscience and mental health. It covers core knowledge and skills for practice in all psychiatric disciplines including core knowledge for training in neuropsychiatry. The book meets curriculum requirements for various international training programmes and examinations, and serves as an essential training text book for all psychiatric and neurology trainees worldwide.

Dr Niruj Agrawal is a consultant neuropsychiatrist at St George's Hospital. He trained at St George's Hospital, Charing Cross, and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Dr Agrawal also consults at the Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre. Professor Rafey Faruqui is a consultant neuropsychiatrist with the NHS, as well as in private practice. He serves as an Honorary Professor in the Centre of Health Services Studies at the University of Kent and is a member of the NHS England Mental Health Clinical Reference Group. Dr Mayur Bodani is a consultant neuropsychiatrist with Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. His primary research interests are non-invasive neuro-technologies as adjuncts in the management of chronic symptoms of long-term motor conditions, and the design and application of devices for the management of neuropsychiatric conditions.