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Abnormal and Clinical Psychology Paul Bennett

Abnormal and Clinical Psychology By Paul Bennett

Abnormal and Clinical Psychology by Paul Bennett


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Summary

Offers an introduction to conceptual models of mental health problems and their treatment. This book is divided into two sections, and the first section examines concepts of abnormality, diagnostic systems frequently used to classify mental health disorders and more. The second section considers the causes and treatment of a variety of disorders.

Abnormal and Clinical Psychology Summary

Abnormal and Clinical Psychology by Paul Bennett

...The breadth of coverage, depth of analysis and scholarship of interpretation are admirable. This textbook will undoubtedly be widely read, routinely consulted and frequently cited by psychologists, psychiatrists and nurses. - Dr Peter Kinderman, Reader in Clinical Psychology, Liverpool University.

Paul Bennett provides an authoritative review of concepts, models and treatments of common psychological disorders...The text is well illustrated by interesting case material, including clients' own accounts and is also well grounded in clinical practice. Bennett has included reviews of the impact of social disadvantage, gender and cultural diversity on mental health and discusses their implications for interventions and prevention...Abnormal and Clinical Psychology provides an excellent basis for undergraduate abnormal psychology teaching across the health care disciplines. - Professor Graham Turpin, Director, Clinical Psychology Unit, University of Sheffield.

*What are the causes of mental health problems?
*What are the best treatments for mental health problems?
*How do the experiences of people with mental health problems compare with the academic models of disorders?

This is the first undergraduate introductory textbook to provide a credible European alternative to the long-established US texts in the field. It offers:

- a concise and authoritative introduction to a range of conceptual models of mental health problems and their treatment
- an in-depth understanding and critical evaluation of these models
- illuminating patient accounts
- clear links between experiences of people with mental health problems and psychological theory

The 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 behaviour 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.

This is the textbook lecturers and students on this side of the Atlantic have been waiting for - reflecting European as well as US research and practice.

About Paul Bennett

Paul Bennett has taught in Bristol and Cardiff Universities and is presently the Director of Research for the Bristol Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Training Programme which is linked to the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter. He has worked as a clinical psychologist, with people with both mental and physical health problems. He has authored a number of clinical texts including An Introduction to Clinical Health Psychology, published by the Open University Press in 2000.

Table of Contents

Illustrations
Acknowledgements

Part I: Background and methods
Introduction
The psychological perspective
Biological explanations and treatments
Moving beyond the individual
The process of therapy

Part II: Specific issues
Schizophrenia
Anxiety disorders
Mood disorders
Trauma-related disorders
Sexual disorders
Personality disorders
Eating disorders
Developmental disorders
Neurological disorders
Addictions
Glossary
References
Index.

Additional information

GOR004457511
9780335212361
0335212360
Abnormal and Clinical Psychology by Paul Bennett
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Open University Press
20030416
416
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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