Psychopathology - General & Miscellaneous, Clinical Psychology - General & Miscellaneous

Abnormal and Clinical Psychology

Name: Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
Author: Paul Bennett
ISBN: 9780335212361

by Paul Bennett

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Overview

This undergraduate introductory textbook book is divided into two sections. The first critically examines a number of general issues, including concepts of abnormality, diagnostic systems frequently used to classify mental health disorders and their alternatives, and psychological, biological and social factors that contribute to the development of disorders. It considers a number of approaches to the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders including cognitive behavior therapy and psychoanalysis as well as more biological treatments.

The second section considers the causes and treatment of a variety of disorders including schizophrenia, depression, sexual problems, anxiety and personality disorders. Each is viewed from psychological, social, and biological perspectives and different intervention types are investigated.

About the Author, Paul Bennett

Paul Bennett is a Research Professor in the Centre for Nursing, Health and Social Research at the University of Cardiff. He previously worked as a clinical psychologist for the NHS, finishing his NHS career as joint Professor at the University of Swansea and head of the Swansea NHS clinical psychology services.