Psychopathology: History, Diagnosis, and Empirical Foundations, Hardcover, 3 Edition by Craighead, W. Edward

Hardcover: 3 Edition
9781119221739
1119221730

Publication Date: 2017-01-30
Publisher: Wiley
Hardcover : 688 pages
Edition: 3 Edition
Author: Craighead, W. Edward
ISBN-10: 1119221730
ISBN-13: 9781119221739

Product Description A modern take on adult disorders, incorporating context, research, and more Psychopathology provides unique, state-of-the-art coverage of adult psychopathology as categorical, evidence-based, and continuously evolving. Comprehensive coverage features a detailed examination of DSM disorders, including description, epidemiology, prevalence, consequences, neurobiological and translational research, treatment, and more, with each chapter written by an experts in the field. Mapped to the DSM-5, each chapter includes clinical case examples that illustrate how psychopathology and assessment influence treatment. This new third edition has been updated to align with the latest thinking on alcohol and substance use disorders, sleep-wake disorders, and personality disorders. Students will delve into the DSM system's limitations and strengths, and they will gain deeper insight into the historical context in which today's diagnoses are made. Advancing research continues to broaden the boundaries of psychopathology beyond traditional lines, revealing its complexity while simultaneously deepening our understanding of these disorders and how to treat them. This book goes beyond DSM descriptions to provide a comprehensive look at the whole disorder, from assessment through treatment and beyond. Review DSM-5 classifications matched with illustrative case examples Learn the neurobiological and genetic factors related to each disorder Understand related behavioral, social, cognitive, and emotional effects Delve into translational research, assessment methodologies, and treatment Contributions from specialists in each disorder provide exceptional insight into all aspects of theory and clinical care. Psychopathology helps students see the whole disorder―and the whole patient. From the Inside Flap A UNIQUELY MODERN APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING ADULT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, INTEGRATING HISTORICAL CONTEXT, TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH, AND MORE This book goes beyond DSM-5 classifications to provide state-of-the-art, evidence-based coverage of adult psychopathologies in their entirety, from assessment through treatment and beyond. Chapters follow a consistent format, providing comprehensive coverage including overviews which place disorders in the historical context within which diagnoses currently are made. Each expert-authored chapter covers description, epidemiology, prevalence, assessment, treatment, and consequences. Also considered are neurobiological, genetic, behavioral, social, cognitive, and emotional factors. Throughout the book, DSM-5 classifications are matched with clinical case examples illustrating how a psychopathology and its assessment influence treatment. Inside you will find: State-of-the-art coverage of adult psychopathology as categorical/dimensional, translational, evidence-based, and ever-evolving The DSM system's limitations and strengths revealed, while providing deeper insight into the historical context within which diagnoses are made Updates to align with the latest thinking on alcohol and substance use disorders, sleep-wake disorders, and personality disorders Contributions from specialists in each disorder who provide exceptional insights into all aspects of theory and clinical care Advancing research continues to push our understanding of psychopathology beyond traditional lines, revealing further layers of complexity and both new challenges and treatment opportunities. Psychopathology, Third Edition goes beyond DSM-5 to help students and practitioners view the whole disorder—and the whole patient. From the Back Cover A UNIQUELY MODERN APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING ADULT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, INTEGRATING HISTORICAL CONTEXT, TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH, AND MORE This book goes beyond DSM-5 classifications to provide state-of-the-art, evidence-based coverage of adult psychopathologies in their entirety, from assessment through treatment and beyond. Chapters follow a consistent format, providing comprehensive coverage including over