Casebook in Abnormal Psychology Fourth (4th) Edition

by Timothy A. Brown, David H. Barlow

Timothy A. Brown is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Boston University, and Director of Research at Boston University's Center for Anxiety & Related Disorders. In addition to conducting his own grant-supported research, Dr. Brown serves as a statistical investigator or consultant on numerous federally funded research projects. He has been on the editorial boards of several scientific journals, including recent appointments as Associate Editor to the JOURNAL OF ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY and BEHAVIOR THERAPY. He was a member of the DSM-IV Anxiety Disorders Advisory Committee for generalized anxiety disorder and mixed anxiety depression and the DSM-IV Text Revision, and is currently a core member of the American Psychiatric Association/National Institute of Mental Health DSM-V/ICD Research Planning Committee on anxiety disorders. David H. Barlow is an internationally recognized expert and leader in clinical psychology, having pioneered many treatments and investigations in anxiety and mood disorders. Currently Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University, Dr. Barlow is also founder and Director Emeritus of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, one of the largest research clinics of its kind in the world. Book Generalized Anxiety Disorder Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia Adolescent Social Phobia Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Body Dysmorphic Disorder Physical Abuse of Adult (Domestic Violence) Dissociative Identity Disorder. 9. Major Depression Bipolar Disorder Bulimia Nervosa Anorexia Nervosa Sexual Disorder (Paraphilia): Pedophilia Alcohol Dependence Borderline Personality Disorder Schizophrenia Autistic Disorder Diagnosis Note Case #1 Diagnosis Note Case #2 Diagnosis Note Case #3

Genres: Psychology, Science, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Mental Health

Paperback

First published September 24, 1996

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

A warning to this text. The DSM used in the book is the 4th revised edition. As of writing this now, there is a new DSM edition published.

This book covers the more popular seen mental illnesses. It also tends to follow stereotypical layout ie, the highest percentage of people with BPD are women, therefore, we will depict a woman case (when it could have been interesting to see a male aspect) or an autistic case featuring a young boy cause more boys are struck with the condition. Not to say that this didn't make it a good reference its just I've read multiple case study books and although this included different races and variety of ages some things were followed a stereotypical line of things.

Positives of this book are that the layout of each case is well defined and shows that more than just one thing may affect each person in their case study ie bulimia with depression too. A nice touch since a few books that involved case studies focused on one diagnosis mainly. The case studies are also interesting and easy to read.

A downside to the book is that two case studies are provided for you to decide but the authors don't provide an answer t the case study nor a treatment outcome for the featured person.

[Arushi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good reference book. It outlines the integrative approach and provides lots of statistics to understand disorders better. I learnt a lot of things from reading it.

However, this book is not without its flaws. It follows the DSM IV TR which is no longer in use, and the multiaxial model has been discarded by the DSM V. Also, I wish there had been more variety in the cases.

[Meaghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was interesting and valuable for the extensive details it gives on treatment regimens for mental illness, and also for the fact that it profiles some less commonly covered problems including erectile dysfunction, domestic violence and pedophila. The pedophila entry in particular was enlightening. I knew there was such a thing as sex offender treatment but before reading this I had no idea what the treatment entailed. I do wish the book had gone more into the medication aspects of treatment, however.

I would recommend this for mental health clinicians and anyone interested in psychology and mental illness.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great case studies.

[Kathy]

Read this for my Abnormal Psych class. Interesting

[Eliyahu (Marc) · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been many years but I was obssessed with this book Awesome