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Psychopathology: An Integrative Approach to Understanding Assessing and Treating Psychological Disorders 7th Canadian Edition By David H. Barlow, Vincent Mark Durand

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The 7th Canadian Edition of Psychopathology: An Integrative Approach to Understanding, Assessing, and Treating Psychological Disorders by David H. Barlow, V. Mark Durand, Stefan G. Hofmann, and Martin L. Lalumière covers foundational clinical frameworks, research methodologies, and specific categories of mental health disorders. The textbook utilizes a multidimensional integrative model analyzing biological, psychological, and social impacts on mental illness. [1, 2, 3, 4]
The main topics and chapters covered in this edition include:
Foundations of Psychopathology
  • Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context: Historical views, past treatments, and the evolution of modern psychopathology.
  • An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology: Genetic, neuroscience, behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and social influences.
  • Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis: Reliability, validity, clinical interviews, physical exams, behavioral assessments, and DSM-5/DSM-5-TR diagnostic systems.
  • Research Methods: Epidemiology, experimental designs, genetics research, and studying behavior across time and cultures. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Specific Psychological Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, agoraphobia, specific phobias, and social anxiety disorder. [1]
  • Preoccupation and Obsession: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding, and trichotillomania.
  • Trauma and Dissociation: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder, depersonalization-derealization, and dissociative identity disorder.
  • Mood Disorders: Major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), bipolar I and II disorders, and suicide risk assessment.
  • Eating and Sleeping Disorders: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, dyssomnias, and parasomnias.
  • Sex and Gender: Sexual dysfunctions, paraphilic disorders, and gender dysphoria. [1]
  • Substance Use and Impulse Control: Alcohol, nicotine, and drug use disorders alongside gambling and intermittent explosive disorders. [1]
  • Personality Disorders: Cluster A (eccentric), Cluster B (dramatic/erratic, including borderline and antisocial), and Cluster C (anxious/fearful) traits.
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia spectrum, clinical symptoms (positive, negative, disorganized), and other psychotic disorders.
Lifespan, Health, and Legal Contexts
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and learning disorders.
  • Neurocognitive Disorders: Delirium, major/mild neurocognitive disorders (dementia), and Alzheimer's disease.
  • Stress, Pain, and Health: The psychological factors affecting physical medical conditions and health psychology.
  • Mental Health and the Law: Canadian legal frameworks, civil/criminal commitment, fitness to stand trial, and professional ethics. [1, 2]

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