Essential Psychopathology and Its Treatment

by Jerrold S. Maxmen, Nicholas G. Ward

Explains the diagnostic categories of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and illustrates them with psychodynamic, behavioral, social, and biological theories. Describes the genetics, epidemiology, and psychopharmacology of mental disorders and offers guidelines for treatment. This second edition is updated to address changes introduced by DSM-IV, and includes additional information on treatment, childhood disorders, and sleep disorders. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Textbooks, School

541 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1986

Reviews

[Analie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is unbelievably good for a textbook. As a graduate student, I found it very helpful in explaining different DSM-5 disorders. It's incredibly well-organized, breaking down information into manageable chunks, such as epidemiology, treatments etc. and avoiding tiresome jargon.

[Christopher Pokorny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic introductory text for understanding psychopathology. All of the important key words and concepts are contained within this text and enables the reader to grasp the clinical language of the world of diagnoses.

[Katie Hinkle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful techniques and assessment practices

[Annelise · Rating 5 out of 5]

My go-to as a complement to the DSM-5 when working with clients

[Angela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Totally outdated.

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably one of the only textbooks I read in grad school cover to cover. 8 years later and I still use it as a reference guide.

[Nicole]

A good companion read to the DSM