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This authoritative text gives students and practicing psychotherapists a rich understanding of the connections between psychopathology research and clinical practice. Chapters thoroughly describe the etiology, DSM-5 classification, symptoms and clinical features, course, epidemiology, and associated comorbidities of prevalent psychological disorders. What sets this tightly edited volume apart are insightful discussions of how current empirical findings can inform assessment, case formulation, the therapeutic relationship, and intervention strategies (regardless of theoretical orientation). Each chapter is written collaboratively by leading psychopathology and psychotherapy researchers.
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This book is intended as a reference for graduate students and clinicians in clinical psychology, clinical social work, counseling, and psychiatry; it can also be used as a text in courses in psychopathology, abnormal psychology, human behavior, and social work and mental health. The book begins with fundamental principles of psychopathology and diagnostic systems, paying attention to issues of cultural diversity. Later chapters are devoted to various conditions, such as eating disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and marital problems. These chapters describe symptoms, risk factors, and the disorder's influence on the individual's work and relationships. They also address DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, case formulation, and treatment planning. Castonguay is affiliated with The Pennsylvania State University. Oltmanns is affiliated with Washington University in St. Louis. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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