Recent studies suggest that anywhere from 20% to as much as 60% of psychiatric diagnoses are eventually labeled as treatment resistant. Given that second opinions identify additional treatment options in two-thirds of these cases, this book argues that it is time to move away from treatment resistance and toward pending remission.

"In Encountering Treatment Resistance, the author argues that patients must never be considered beyond aiding, given that second opinions identify additional treatment options in two-thirds of cases labeled treatment resistant. The book includes discussion of best practices for problem-solving and practical guidance on recognizing common but underappreciated medical causes of treatment failure and how to consistently achieve a thorough evaluation at each patient contact"--