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Understanding the Abnormal: An Introduction to Psychological Disorders
"Abnormal A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Mental Disorders"
This ebook provides a thorough exploration of abnormal psychology, designed to inform and educate students, professionals, and general readers interested in understanding mental disorders. It covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamental definitions and historical perspectives of abnormal psychology to the latest research, diagnostic methods, and treatment approaches.
Key
- Comprehensive The ebook delves into various mental disorders, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and substance use disorders.
- Etiology and It explores the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the development of mental disorders, along with detailed explanations of diagnostic criteria based on the DSM and ICD systems.
- Treatment The ebook examines evidence-based treatment methods, including psychotherapy (such as CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and family therapy) and psychopharmacology (antidepressants, antipsychotics, etc.).
- Emerging It addresses the impact of technology on mental healthcare, including digital mental health interventions, AI-driven tools, and virtual reality therapy. It also emphasizes the importance of prevention and early intervention programs.
- Global Mental The ebook highlights global mental health disparities and explores strategies for addressing mental health challenges in diverse cultural contexts.
- Hope and It underscores the potential for recovery and growth, promoting empathy and reducing stigma associated with mental illness.
- The ebook includes a glossary of key terms, a directory of resources and support organizations, and a list of further reading materials.
- A comprehensive index allows readers to quickly find specific topics and concepts within the book.
Overall
The ebook aims to provide readers with a comprehensive and accessible understanding of abnormal psychology, promoting awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging innovation in the field. It emphasizes a biopsychosocial perspective, considering the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in the development and treatment of mental disorders.
This ebook provides a thorough exploration of abnormal psychology, designed to inform and educate students, professionals, and general readers interested in understanding mental disorders. It covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamental definitions and historical perspectives of abnormal psychology to the latest research, diagnostic methods, and treatment approaches.
Key
- Comprehensive The ebook delves into various mental disorders, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and substance use disorders.
- Etiology and It explores the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the development of mental disorders, along with detailed explanations of diagnostic criteria based on the DSM and ICD systems.
- Treatment The ebook examines evidence-based treatment methods, including psychotherapy (such as CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and family therapy) and psychopharmacology (antidepressants, antipsychotics, etc.).
- Emerging It addresses the impact of technology on mental healthcare, including digital mental health interventions, AI-driven tools, and virtual reality therapy. It also emphasizes the importance of prevention and early intervention programs.
- Global Mental The ebook highlights global mental health disparities and explores strategies for addressing mental health challenges in diverse cultural contexts.
- Hope and It underscores the potential for recovery and growth, promoting empathy and reducing stigma associated with mental illness.
- The ebook includes a glossary of key terms, a directory of resources and support organizations, and a list of further reading materials.
- A comprehensive index allows readers to quickly find specific topics and concepts within the book.
Overall
The ebook aims to provide readers with a comprehensive and accessible understanding of abnormal psychology, promoting awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging innovation in the field. It emphasizes a biopsychosocial perspective, considering the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in the development and treatment of mental disorders.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 21, 2025
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