Sims' Symptoms in the Mind: Textbook of Descriptive Psychopathology

Psychopathology is a fundamental discipline of psychiatry that is challenging to master. Sims Symptoms in the Mind, the leading introductory textbook in this area, has been revised and updated by renowned psychiatry professor Femi Oyebode to provide a masterful introduction to the difficult area. It offers a comprehensive overview of clinical psychopathology, with a new chapter on the emerging area of abnormalities of aesthetic sense, expanded information on musical hallucinations, erotomania, abnormalities of the form of thinking, and the intriguing nature of gesture and its disturbance. The online ebook includes videos and podcasts covering interviewing techniques and tips, multiple choice questions and extended answers, and fully updated with new knowledge, concepts, and theoretical and explanatory models.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 378 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Psychopathology, the study of abnormal mental states, is a crucial discipline within psychiatry that requires extensive mastery. Since 1988, Sims Symptoms in the Mind has been the go-to introductory textbook in this field, offering a comprehensive and conceptual foundation for psychiatrists in training. Now in its seventh edition, the text has been thoroughly revised and updated by renowned psychiatry professor Femi Oyebode, making it an invaluable resource for both postgraduate students and professionals in the field. The book provides a clear and accessible introduction to clinical psychopathology, covering the main symptoms and syndromes of mental illness encountered in clinical practice. With a combination of engaging text and multimedia materials, the online ebook version of the book is an ideal learning tool for psychiatric trainees, as well as academics, clinical psychiatrists, psychologists, allied health professionals, and researchers. The book offers a comprehensive and practical overview of clinical psychopathology, covering a wide range of topics. In addition to the main symptoms and syndromes, the seventh edition includes a new chapter on the emerging area of abnormalities of aesthetic sense, providing a deeper understanding of the relationship between art and mental health. The book also expands on musical hallucinations, erotomania, abnormalities of the form of thinking, and the intriguing nature of gesture and its disturbance. To enhance the learning experience, the book includes online videos and podcasts covering interviewing techniques and tips, as well as multiple-choice questions and extended answers, offering different ways to learn. Furthermore, the book is fully updated with new knowledge, concepts, and theoretical and explanatory models, ensuring that readers are kept up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. Overall, Psychopathology, 7th Edition is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding and treating mental illness. Its comprehensive and accessible approach, combined with multimedia materials and interactive features, makes it an ideal learning tool for students and professionals alike.

Weight: 716g
Dimension: 193 x 241 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702085253
Edition number: 7 ed