Bøger af American Psychopathological Association

Reviews the comorbidity of mental and chronic physical syndromes in an epidemiological and life course context, offering fresh insights and identifying crucial clues - gleaned from the overlapping areas or areas of mutual pathogenesis linking disparate realms of knowledge - to the etiology and nosological distinctiveness of both physical and mental disorders.

The authors present a work that changes the way child psychiatry and clinical psychology are conceptualized. These authors' presentations debunk misconceptions about depression, antisocial behavior, and other conditions to enhance our understanding of the causes of child psychopathology-and improve the ways we treat these disorders.

Schizophrenia: From Mind to Molecule presents a change in the scientific understanding and outlook regarding this devastating disorder. It provides a thorough look at schizophrenia that includes neurobehavioral studies, traditional and emerging technologies, psychosocial and medical treatments, and future research opportunities.

The addresses the problem of prevention of major mental and substance use disorders at many levels in order to show how prevention efforts should be informed by a better understanding of etiology and by a knowledge of indicators of vulnerability. The volume addresses issues that are critical precursors to the prevention of mental disorders.

Compiles the conclusions of more than 30 internationally recognised experts who each carefully examine the link between personality traits and psychopathology. This reference examines the relationship of personality traits with psychopathology from several interlocking perspectives - descriptive, developmental, etiological, and therapeutic.