Psychopathology and Mental Distress

<p><b>Selected as a 2024 Outstanding Academic Title by <i>Choice</i></b> <p/>This groundbreaking textbook offers a comprehensive overview of different approaches to the causes assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. The book includes important diagnostic frameworks including the new DSM-5-TR ICD-11 and PDM but also widens the scope of coverage beyond mainstream psychiatric models to include psychological biological historical sociocultural and therapeutic approaches. <p/>Contemporary and well-balanced this book provides an even-handed and holistic foundation allowing students to develop a strong critical mindset while retaining a robust research-driven orientation. <p/>This new edition: <br><i>- </i>features an innovative structure organized by presenting problem examining each in a broad context of traditional psychiatric and alternative approaches<br>- is grounded in lived experience of disorder: shining a spot-light on service-users through 'Case Examples' scenarios and 'Lived Experience' perspective pieces<br>- Supports student learning and critical thinking through engaging 'Controversial Question' and 'In Depth' features<br>- Features an attractive new layout and plenty of colour illustrations <br>- Is supported by impressive online support features including lecture slides a test bank instructor manual video library student study questions self-test quizzes flashcard activities and more. <p/>Now thoroughly updated to include the latest developments in research and clinical practice along with enhanced in-text and online pedagogy to support instructors and learners this book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students on abnormal psychology psychopathology mental health or clinical psychology courses.</p>