Essential Psychopathology and Its Treatment

by Mark D. Kilgus, Nicholas G. Ward

A comprehensive revision to the authoritative textbook on modern psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.Considered a leading text in the field on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders, this latest revision includes cutting-edge updates in neurochemistry, psychopharmacology, genetics, and functional neuroimaging. Geared to resident students in psychiatry and related disciplines, it makes sense of the field's burgeoning scientific emphasis.

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

685 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Totally outdated.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