Psychopathology (ePub)

Fully revised to incorporate DSM-5(TM) criteria andinformed by the most current research in its discussions ofdiagnosis and treatment

Now in a second edition, Psychopathology: History, Diagnosis,and Empirical Foundations thoroughly explores psychopathologywith contributions from leading scholars in psycho-pathology. TheSecond Edition offers an overview of various topics in thecontext of major changes included in the DSM-5(TM).

With new chapters on contextual factors affecting diagnoses andnon-alcohol substance abuse, Psychopathology, Second Editioncovers the history, theory, and assessment of anxiety disorders,posttraumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, schizophrenia, thepsychotic spectrum disorders, eating disorders, borderlinepersonality disorder, alcohol use disorders, psychopathy, sexualdysfunction, and sleep disorders.

In addition, each chapter of the Second Editioncontains:
* A description of the disorder, including brief history, caseexample, and epidemiological findings
* Empirical foundations of each disorder, including findingsregarding neurobiological, behavioral, cognitive, and emotionalfactors
* Assessment of each disorder, including interviews,self-reports, neurobiological assessment, and clinical ratingscales
* Brief description and evaluation of the current interventionsfor each disorder
* Summary and future directions

Practical and thorough, this text is an essential reference forall mental health professionals and a solid introduction forstudents in psychopathology courses.