Guidebooks Available from MIM

The Information Centers publish information booklets. Authored by experts on each disorder, these patient guides offer information about various psychiatric disorders and their treatments, and address the questions most frequently asked by patients and their families. Over one million copies of the booklets have been distributed worldwide.

Antipsychotic Medications: A Guide
A number of medications are available today to treat schizophrenia and other illnesses that may lead to psychotic behaviors. This concise guide covers antipsychotic medications available today and provides information about correct dosing and possible side effects.

Written by: James W. Jefferson, M.D., Jonathan L. Temte, M.D. and John H. Greist, M.D. © revised ed. 1998, 39 pages

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults: A Guide
This guide provides an overview of adult ADHD and how it is treated with medications and other treatment approaches.

Written by Hugh F. Johnston, M.D. © 2002, 58 pages

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children: A Medication Guide
Addresses the questions most frequently asked by parents, teachers and medical professionals about ADHD and the various medications currently used to treat it.

Written by Hugh F. Johnston, M.D. © revised ed. 2002, 54 pages

Carbamazepine & Manic Depression: A Guide
A concise guide to the use of carbamazepine for the treatment of manic depression with information about dosing, monitoring and side effects.

Written by Janet R. Medenwald, M.D., John H. Greist, M.D. and James W. Jefferson, M.D. © 1996, 32 pages

Depression & Antidepressants: A Guide
A concise, up-to-date guide to the wide range of medications available today for the treatment of depression.

Written by Dilek Tunali (Sen), M.D., James W. Jefferson, M.D. and John H. Greist, M.D. © revised ed. 1999, 48 pages

Divalproex & Bipolar Disorder: A Guide
Written by leading experts on bipolar disorder (manic depression) and its treatment, this concise, up-to-date guide includes the most important information every patient taking divalproex (valproate) for bipolar disorder needs to know about this medication.

Written by James W. Jefferson, M.D. and John H. Greist, M.D.
© revised ed. 2003, 32 pages

Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Guide
ECT is an extremely effective method of treatment for severe depression that does not respond to medication. This guidebook explains what ECT is and how it is used today to help patients overcome depression and other serious, treatment resistant psychiatric disorders.

Written by Nancy Barklage, M.D. and James W. Jefferson, M.D.
© revised ed. 2002, 19 pages

Fearful Flyer's Guide
Learn how to overcome the fear of flying with this thorough, well-researched guide to flying phobia and its treatment.

Written by John H. Greist, M.D., Georgia L. Greist, Ph.D. and James W. Jefferson, M.D. © 1996, 66 pages

Lithium & Manic Depression: A Guide
A concise, up-to-date guide written by a leading expert on manic depression (bipolar disorder) and its treatment. This publication includes the most important information every patient taking lithium needs to know about lithium dosing, monitoring and side effects.

Written by John Bohn, M.D. and James W. Jefferson, M.D.
© revised ed. 1999, 31 pages

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Guide
This comprehensive, informative booklet was written by one of the most respected, knowledgeable experts on OCD. Learn about the causes of OCD, how it is diagnosed, and what treatments are available, including medications and behavior therapy.

Written by John H. Greist, M.D. © revised ed. 2000, 65 pages

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder In Children & Adolescents: A Guide
Written by a leading expert on childhood OCD, this up-to-date booklet answers the questions most frequently asked by parents, teachers, and medical professionals about childhood OCD and its treatment with medications and behavior therapy.

Written by Hugh F. Johnston, M.D. and J. Jay Fruehling, M.A.
© revised ed. 2002, 66 pages

Oxcarbazepine & Bipolar Disorder: A Guide
This 31 page booklet provides patients with the information they need to know about the use of oxcarbazepine in the treatment of bipolar disorder, including information about proper dosing, medication management, and possible side effects.

Written by James W. Jefferson, M.D., John H. Greist, M.D. and David J. Katzelnick, M.D. © 2002, 31 pages

Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia: A Guide
Learn about the causes of panic disorder and agoraphobia and how patients can overcome these disabling disorders with medications and behavior therapy in this booklet written by leading experts on the subject.

Written by John H. Greist, M.D. and James W. Jefferson, M.D.
© revised ed. 2001, 69 pages

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Guide
This informative guide provides a comprehensive overview of the causes and effective treatments of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Written by John H. Greist, M.D., James W. Jefferson, M.D. and David J. Katzelnick, M.D.
© 2000, 69 pages

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Guide
This new 41 page booklet explains what Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is, how it is diagnosed, how it differs from PMS, and how it is treated. Anyone seeking information about PMDD and its treatments will find this concise guide of great benefit in their search for accurate, up-to-date information.

Written byJames W. Jefferson, M.D., Jean Endicott, Ph.D., John H. Greist, M.D. and David J. Katzelnick, M.D. © 2003, 41 pages

Social Anxiety Disorder: A Guide
Do you fear public speaking or do you avoid social situations because you worry you may do something embarrassing or humiliating? Learn how social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is diagnosed and treated in this thorough publication written by leading experts on the subject.

Written by John H. Greist, M.D., James W. Jefferson, M.D. and David J. Katzelnick, M.D. © revised ed. 2000, 61 pages

Trichotillomania: A Guide
Learn more about compulsive hair pulling and its treatment with medications and behavior therapy in this informative guide.

Written by Jeffrey L. Anders, M.D. and James W. Jefferson, M.D.
© revised ed. 1998, 49 pages