He explains how biological psychiatrists consider the biology of the individual as an integral part of the whole picture and demonstrates a new way of conceptualizing clinical problems. The book has a practical bent discussing for example when and how to refer to a psychiatrist even describing how to explain this new perspective to a patient. The author’s conversational style as well as many figures tables and case illustrations makes Understanding Biological Psychiatry a guide that is sure to be well-read and often referred to by therapists and physicians.