The definitive resource for psychological diagnosis, updated with the latest research
Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis offers comprehensive coverage of psychological disorders and presents a balanced integration of empirical data and diagnostic criteria to aid in understanding diagnosis and psychopathology. Designed to support students of clinical psychology, counseling, nursing, and social work, this invaluable resource merges overviews, case studies, and examination of individual disorders in an accessible format that facilitates easy reference. Broad-reaching issues such as interviewing and cross cultural considerations are discussed in detail for their effect on the clinical presentation of every disorder and case studies illustrate how diagnoses are reached and applied in real-world clinical settings.
Updated to reflect the latest advances in research, this new 8th Edition includes new coverage of personality disorders, a new chapter on the Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDOC), new authors for a number of the chapters, and contributions by leaders in the field to provide students with exceptional insight into psychopathology and diagnosis.
- Get up to date on the latest research based on DSM-5 categorization
- Easily locate and retain information with a proven chapter structure
- Examine a new alternative DSM-5 model for personality disorders
- Include cross-cultural considerations throughout investigation and diagnosis
In clarifying DSM-5 classification and diagnostic guidelines while integrating leading-edge research with a case study approach, this book provides the most complete, most up-to-date reference for graduate students and practitioners alike. Thorough coverage of essential topics such as neurological foundations, dual diagnoses, eating disorders, anxiety, gender issues and more provides both theoretical insight as well as practical understanding, making Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis once again a top resource for the field.
Deborah C. Beidel, Ph.D., ABPP, is Professor of Psychology and Medical Education, University of Central Florida. She is also the Founding Director of UCF RESTORES, a clinical research center devoted to anxiety, stress and trauma. Her research spans etiology, treatment development, treatment implementation and efficacy, and treatment dissemination. She is the author of over 250 scientific publications and has served as Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on 19 federally funded clinical trials including work funded by NIMH and DoD.
B. Christopher Frueh, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at the University of Hawaii, focuses his research for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder, major depression, and other anxiety disorders in a variety of medical and mental health clinical settings. He has served as Primary Investigator on 15 federally-funded research grants and has over 275 professional publications. He frequently consults to the NBME, DoD, VA, and U.S. Congress.
