Psychopathology

The Basics
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-032-86286-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 258 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 198 mm

Reihe: The Basics

Psychopathology: The Basics is a comprehensive introduction to the study of mental health issues that are considered abnormal.

Adopting a broadly biomedical classification, the book also discusses the assumptions and limitations of this approach. It provides a clear, balanced, and accessible overview of various perspectives on mental health issues and their treatment. Chapters cover the historical evolution of psychopathology, examine the current understanding of specific mental health categories (including developmental disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, the schizophrenia spectrum, substance-related and addictive disorders, and personality disorders), and consider biological, social and cultural analysis. Case study boxes throughout offer real-world insights, and suggestions for further reading and a glossary of key terms enhance understanding.

This book is essential for undergraduates on psychology courses and for A level / high school psychology students.

Zielgruppe

AS/A2, Professional Training, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Workman, Lance

Taylor, Sandie

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The History of Thinking and Approaches to Mental Health 2. Classification and Diagnosis 3. Developmental Disorders 4. Mood Disorders 5. Anxiety Disorders 6. The Schizophrenia Spectrum 7. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 8. Personality Disorders (PD)

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Lance Workman is Visiting Professor of Psychology at the University of South Wales, UK. He has written over 100 academic articles / book chapters and nine books. He was interviews editor for The Psychologist for seven years.

Dr. Sandie Taylor is Visiting Lecturer of Psychology at the University of South Wales, UK. She has years of experience teaching, researching and writing academic articles and five textbooks. Previously she provided psychological input while working for a mental-health team.