Sims' Symptoms in the Mind: Textbook of Descriptive Psychopathology: Sims' Symptoms in the Mind: Textbook of Descriptive Psychopathology E-Book

by Femi Oyebode

Since its first edition in 1988, this book has become the leading introductory textbook on clinical psychopathology. Now fully revised and updated, it is an invaluable reference for psychiatrists of all levels as well as clinical psychologists, allied mental health professionals and researchers in this field.

Comprehensive and accessible overview of clinical psychopathology.

Defines, clarifies and describes the main symptoms and syndromes of mental illness encountered in clinical practice.

Illustrates key principles of psychopathology with examples drawn from a wide range of sources.

Fully updated throughout.

Includes key point summaries.

Complementary access to the e-book through ExpertConsult.

Additional online electronic resources include:

Patient interview scenarios exploring key themes (videos with transcripts).

Author podcasts (audio) to expand and clarify core topics.

Interactive question and answer sections for each chapter, to test your understanding and aid revision of essential areas. Now in 4 colour.

New, bigger, more user-friendly format.

Three new podcasts (consciousness, embodiment, shame and guilt).

Genres: Psychiatry, Psychology, Nonfiction, Medicine, Science, Reference

312 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Femi Oyebode is a retired professor and head of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Birmingham. He has investigated the relationships between literature and psychiatry. His research has considered descriptive psychopathology and delusional misidentification syndrome. He was awarded the 2016 Royal College of Psychiatrists lifetime achievement award.

Reviews

[musing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continuum balance from sane to pathological.
More than DSM, less than good old time descriptive pathology.

[Sharice · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is geared more towards people that work in the area of psychiatry but I wanted to read the sections of the book around the mind and pain but as I can't just read part of the book I read the whole thing. A lot of the content was too complicated for me however.

[Alethia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to read it