Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder: Understanding, Assessment, and Treatment

Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder: Understanding, Assessment, and Treatment is a comprehensive book that covers the diagnosis, treatment, and cultural issues of CSBD, a condition that is not included in the DSM-5 but is included in the ICD-11. It provides clinical vignettes to illustrate the concepts addressed and explores the role of the internet in hypersexuality, the relationship between CSBD and substance use disorders, and the forensic aspects of CBSD. The book aims to assist clinicians in understanding and addressing the psychological pain of patients and clients with CSBD and in navigating the legal sphere.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 216 pages
\n Publication date: 05 April 2021
\n Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
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Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is a diagnosis that continues to be the subject of intense debate, despite its inclusion in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) by the World Health Organization, which will come into effect in 2022. However, it is not recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The editors of this book, two renowned experts in sexual disorders, provide a background explanation for this discrepancy and then collaborate with a team of highly qualified contributors to comprehensively describe CSBD. The book includes clinical vignettes that illustrate the concepts discussed in each chapter, offering the reader an intimate glimpse into diagnostic, treatment, cultural, and comorbidities, as well as co-occurring substance use.

The coverage of CSBD is clinically useful and thorough, encompassing two chapters dedicated to diagnostic aspects. The first chapter conceptualizes out-of-control sexual behavior and compares it to sexual addiction, reviewing proposed criteria for both conditions and emphasizing common co-occurring psychiatric disorders. The second chapter details the comprehensive evaluation of CSBD and provides guidance on conducting clinical interviews with patients suffering from this condition.

In a particularly fascinating and insightful chapter, the authors explore the role of the internet in hypersexuality, discerning when online sexual activities escalate to online sexual problems and proposing potential treatments. Recognizing the high rates of CSBD among individuals with substance use disorders, particularly in relation to alcohol, opioids, and stimulants, the book also addresses this issue in a chapter.

Overall, Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder: Understanding, Assessment, and Treatment is a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and individuals seeking to better understand and address this complex disorder. Its comprehensive coverage, coupled with clinical insights, provides a comprehensive understanding of CSBD and its implications for treatment and research.

\n Weight: 358g\n
Dimension: 152 x 231 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781615372195\n \n