Having a personality disorder is different from simply having personality quirks. Quirks or eccentricities are considered normal; however, when certain dominant personality traits interfere with healthy psychological functioning, a personality disorder might be the cause.

This volume provides readers with all the information they need to know about personality disorders, including how to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage the varying signs and symptoms of the 10 personality disorders currently recognized.

The latest installment in the Inside Diseases and Disorders series, this book offers a complete overview of the history, diagnosis, and treatment of personality disorders. Using recent scholarship and case studies, it also explores the impact these disorders can have on patients and their families.

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Presents essential facts on how to identify, diagnose, treat, and manage the symptoms of the 10 officially recognized personality disorders.

Series Foreword
Introduction
Essential Questions

1. Introduction
2. The History of Personality Disorders
3. Causes and Risk Factors
4. Signs and Symptoms
5. Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management
6. Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications
7. Effects on Family and Friends
8. Prevention
9. Issues and Controversies
10. Current Research and Future Directions Scenarios.

Glossary
Directory of Resources
Index

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Presents essential facts on how to identify, diagnose, treat, and manage the symptoms of the 10 officially recognized personality disorders.
A holistic approach to personality disorders that covers often-overlooked areas, such as societal perceptions and the impact on family and friends
Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series explores some of the key diseases and disorders, both physical and psychological, affecting the world today. Each book examines a condition holistically, covering such topics as signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, diagnosis and management, and prevention. They also address broader issues of vital importance, including the effects on family and friends and medical and societal controversies related to the condition. Every book lists 10 essential questions readers are likely to have and features engaging case studies that offer real-world insights.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781440877094
Publisert
2023-12-14
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Bloomsbury Academic
Vekt
460 gr
Høyde
236 mm
Bredde
160 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
E, U, 04, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
184

Om bidragsyterne

Katherine M. Helm is a licensed psychologist and Professor of Psychology and director of graduate programs in Psychology at Lewis University, USA.

Kimberly S. Duris is Associate Professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program in the Department of Psychology at Lewis University, USA., and the director of training for the CMHC program's field placement courses. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and a certified alcohol and other drug abuse counselor (CADC).