Psychopathology and Mental Distress: Contrasting Perspectives

This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of psychological disorders, including diagnostic frameworks, psychological, biological, historical, sociocultural, and therapeutic approaches. It is updated to include the latest developments in research and clinical practice and is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students on abnormal psychology, psychopathology, mental health, or clinical psychology courses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 720 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This groundbreaking core textbook provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of various approaches to understanding, assessing, and treating psychological disorders. It encompasses a wide range of diagnostic frameworks, including the influential DSM-5-TR, ICD-11, and PDM, while also venturing beyond mainstream psychiatric models to encompass psychological, biological, historical, sociocultural, and therapeutic perspectives. The book strikes a contemporary and balanced tone, offering an even-handed and holistic foundation that enables students to cultivate a strong critical mindset while retaining a robust research-driven orientation.

In its new edition, this textbook adopts an innovative structure that presents problems in a broad context, examining each from traditional psychiatric and alternative approaches. It is grounded in real-world experiences of disorders, featuring captivating case examples and insightful lived experience perspectives that bring the subject matter to life. To support student learning and critical thinking, the book includes engaging features such as controversial questions and in-depth discussions. Additionally, the textbook boasts an attractive new layout, accompanied by ample color illustrations, making it visually appealing and conducive to learning.

Furthermore, this textbook is backed by an impressive array of online support features, including lecture slides, a test bank, instructor manual, video library, student study questions, self-test quizzes, flashcard activities, and more. These resources enhance the learning experience and provide valuable assistance to instructors and learners alike.

With its thorough update to include the latest developments in research and clinical practice, along with enhanced in-text and online pedagogy to support instructors and learners, this book is an ideal choice for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing courses in abnormal psychology, psychopathology, mental health, or clinical psychology. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of psychological disorders and their treatment.

Weight: 1959g
Dimension: 276 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350330382
Edition number: 2 ed