This course introduces the study of abnormal psychology, as well as an overview of diverse mental health issues from both a current and historical perspective. It also covers the evaluation, categorization, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological problems, with an emphasis on mental wellness and resiliency. Students investigate a wide range of psychological problems from psychological, biological, sociocultural, and intercultural perspectives, as well as evidence-based therapeutic treatment techniques. This course will briefly introduce the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) and encourages students to understand the basic principle of diagnostic methods in clinical psychology.
This book gives readers a full picture of the area of abnormal psychology by connecting theory with diagnosis and treatment. Topics covered include abnormal psychology in science and clinical practice, problems of anxiety and mood, problems of the mind and body, problems of psychosis and the cognitive function, and life-span problems. The book concludes with the examination of the relationship between mental health and law, ethical principles, business and economics, and technology. This tenth edition reflects the many changes that have occurred over the past several years in the fields of abnormal psychology, education, and publishing, and in the world, including developmental psychopathology perspective, brain circuitry, cognitive-behavioral model, etc.
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