Apa Handbook Of Psychopathology

Volume 1. Psychopathology : understanding, assessing, and treating adult mental disorders -- Volume 2. Psychopathology in children and adolescents

Volume 2: "This book provide readers with a current and comprehensive picture of psychopathology in children and adolescents. It presents a comprehensive picture of the psychological problems and related issues occurring in children and adolescents. The organization of this book is divided into five sections to provide an overview of the several related fields that focus somewhat differently on the issues in abnormal psychology of children and adolescents. The first section describes and details the issues and principles of child development and their importance in understanding psychopathology and its prevention. It includes many pertinent causal factors, including genetic causation, neurological causes, and sociocultural factors. The second section focuses on the procedures and strategies for assessing psychopathology in children and adolescents. It contains articles that address the psychological assessment of symptoms and behavior in children and adolescents with mental disorders. The third section highlights the contemporary research evidence defining child and adolescent disorders. Several diagnostic disorders that are especially prominent in adolescents include: antisocial disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. The fourth section provides information about the broad topic of treatment of psychological disorders in young people. The final section addresses ethical and legal issues in the management of psychopathology in children and adolescents."--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA).

The first edition of Comprehensive Handbook of Psychopathology was published in 1984, al most a decade ago. In the interim there has been an explosion of information in psychopathology. Proliferation of knowledge has included a widening base of research data and changing or new concepts and theories regarding classification, measurement methods, and etiology of abnormal behaviors and mental disorders. It has been an active and productive period for biological and behavioral scientists and clinicians, particularly in terms of changing notions of the complex interaction of environmental and biological factors in many disorders. For example, with the classic disorders-such as anxiety and dissociative disorders-our understanding, while far from perfect, has been greatly enhanced in recent years. Whereas there was almost a vacuum of empirical knowledge ten years ago about the personality disorders, concentrated efforts have been undertaken to investigate classification, comorbidities, and expression of the personality disorders, and variants in normal personality traits. In addition, scientific advances in the fields of behavioral medicine, health psychology, and neuropsychology have greatly contributed to our knowledge of psychopathology and the interplay of psychobiological factors. It is now commonly acknowledged that psychopathology is not limited to the traditional mental illness categories; it also plays a significant role in many physical illnesses, such as cancer and AIDS. With these developments, it became clear that the first edition of this handbook was outdated and that a revision was needed.

"The 5-volume APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology reflects the state-of-the-art in clinical psychology -- science, practice, research, and training. The Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of: the history of clinical psychology, specialties and settings, theoretical and research approaches, assessment, treatment and prevention, psychological disorders, health and relational disorders, health promotion, educational paths, psychologists' development, ethics and standards, professional organizations, and future directions of clinical psychology. With content incorporating the editorial board's commitment to the themes of diversity, evidence-based practices, and international contributions, this addition to the APA Handbooks in Psychology® series will be an essential resource for students, researchers, educators, and practitioners."--Publisher's description.

"Welcome to Volume 4 of the five-volume APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology, dedicated to psychopathology and health. Epidemiological studies tell us that close to half of U.S. citizens will have a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime. Therefore, either you or someone you know has likely been touched by psychopathology. Perhaps even more will work to promote their health and improve their coping skills. We live in an amazing age in which the Internet enables access to information more easily and quickly than ever before. Individuals who want to learn about psychopathology and health can type those words into their favorite search engine and instantly receive more information than they could ever digest. The new challenge of our age is sifting through this deluge of information to identify valid, trustworthy, and authoritative sources of knowledge. The editorial team has worked hard to establish the APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology as such a source. I hope that this handbook provides you with the most up-to-date knowledge about not only psychopathology but also psychological health. Each chapter in the handbook has been carefully scrutinized by the editors, who have decades of experience and expertise in organizing overviews of the psychological literature for general consumption. In developing the handbook, our goal and commitment has been to render an accurate yet accessible resource for libraries, students, professors, fellow psychologists, and others looking for a balance of depth and breadth"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved).

"Welcome to Volume 4 of the five-volume APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology, dedicated to psychopathology and health. Epidemiological studies tell us that close to half of U.S. citizens will have a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime. Therefore, either you or someone you know has likely been touched by psychopathology. Perhaps even more will work to promote their health and improve their coping skills. We live in an amazing age in which the Internet enables access to information more easily and quickly than ever before. Individuals who want to learn about psychopathology and health can type those words into their favorite search engine and instantly receive more information than they could ever digest. The new challenge of our age is sifting through this deluge of information to identify valid, trustworthy, and authoritative sources of knowledge. The editorial team has worked hard to establish the APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology as such a source. I hope that this handbook provides you with the most up-to-date knowledge about not only psychopathology but also psychological health. Each chapter in the handbook has been carefully scrutinized by the editors, who have decades of experience and expertise in organizing overviews of the psychological literature for general consumption. In developing the handbook, our goal and commitment has been to render an accurate yet accessible resource for libraries, students, professors, fellow psychologists, and others looking for a balance of depth and breadth"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved).

Volume 2: "This book provide readers with a current and comprehensive picture of psychopathology in children and adolescents. It presents a comprehensive picture of the psychological problems and related issues occurring in children and adolescents. The organization of this book is divided into five sections to provide an overview of the several related fields that focus somewhat differently on the issues in abnormal psychology of children and adolescents. The first section describes and details the issues and principles of child development and their importance in understanding psychopathology and its prevention. It includes many pertinent causal factors, including genetic causation, neurological causes, and sociocultural factors. The second section focuses on the procedures and strategies for assessing psychopathology in children and adolescents. It contains articles that address the psychological assessment of symptoms and behavior in children and adolescents with mental disorders. The third section highlights the contemporary research evidence defining child and adolescent disorders. Several diagnostic disorders that are especially prominent in adolescents include: antisocial disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. The fourth section provides information about the broad topic of treatment of psychological disorders in young people. The final section addresses ethical and legal issues in the management of psychopathology in children and adolescents."--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA).