The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders is a medical
reference product designed to inform and educate readers
about a wide variety of mental disorders, diagnostic
techniques and tests, therapies, and psychiatric medications.
The Gale Group believes the product to be comprehensive,
but not necessarily definitive. It is intended
to supplement, not replace, consultation with a physician
or other health care practitioner. While the Gale Group
has made substantial efforts to provide information that
is accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date, the Gale
Group makes no representations or warranties of any
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or fitness for a particular purpose, nor does
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of the information contained in this product. Readers
should be aware that the universe of medical knowledge
is constantly growing and changing, and that differences
of medical opinion exist among authorities.
Readers are also advised to seek professional diagnosis
and treatment of any medical condition, and to discuss
information obtained from this book with their health
care provider.