Handbook of Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment

The leading reference on personality disorders and their treatment, this authoritative work is now significantly revised with 80% new material reflecting important advances in the field. Preeminent experts provide in-depth coverage of conceptual and taxonomic issues, psychopathology, epidemiology and longitudinal course, etiology and development, and specific diagnoses. Diagnostic issues are explored and available assessment instruments discussed. All available evidence-based treatments are reviewed in consistently organized chapters that cover theoretical and empirical foundations as well as clinical strategies, facilitating comparison of the various approaches.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 712 pages
\n Publication date: 27 December 2020
\n Publisher: Guilford Publications
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The gold standard in the field of personality disorders and their treatment, this comprehensive and extensively revised edition boasts an impressive 80% new content, reflecting significant advancements in the field. Renowned experts offer in-depth coverage of conceptual and taxonomic issues, psychopathology, epidemiology, longitudinal course, etiology, and development, as well as specific diagnoses. Diagnostic challenges are explored, and available assessment instruments are discussed. Consistently organized chapters review evidence-based treatments, encompassing theoretical and empirical foundations, clinical strategies, and facilitating a comparison of various approaches.

New to this edition, the book incorporates over 15 years of significant research advances, featuring 21 chapters on new and emerging topics. It critically examines the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, providing valuable insights. Chapters on additional treatments, such as mentalization-based treatment, schema-focused therapy, transference-based psychotherapy, and systems training for emotional predictability and problem solving, offer valuable perspectives. Furthermore, chapters on dimensional models, longitudinal studies, and personality pathology in children and adolescents contribute to the understanding of these complex disorders. Additionally, chapters on specific diagnoses, including antisocial/psychopathic, borderline, and obsessive–compulsive personality disorder, provide comprehensive coverage of these personality disorders.

To enhance the reader's experience, the editors have included integrative section introductions that provide a cohesive framework for understanding personality disorders and their treatment.

In addition to this authoritative work, readers may also find value in Integrated Treatment for Personality Disorder, edited by W. John Livesley, Giancarlo Dimaggio, and John F. Clarkin. This book weaves multiple well-established intervention strategies into a systematic modular approach, offering a comprehensive treatment framework for personality disorders.

\n Weight: 1202g\n
Dimension: 177 x 255 x 40 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781462545926\n
Edition number: 2 New edition\n