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).

This title includes the following features: The latest edition of thestandard text for psychiatric trainees, consistently praised by readers and inreviews as one of the best examples of the genre; The balanced and humane approach is complemented by invaluable clinical tipsdrawn from the vast experience of the author team; Using both DSM and ICD classifications and written from a broad perspective,it has international appeal; Written with authority and insight, this edition has been comprehensivelyupdated and redesigned, and includes all the information needed by trainees formembership exams and in their future careers

This title includes the following features: Contains first person descriptions from sufferers of schizophrenia and manic-depressive illness, helping the reader to understand how they experience their illness; Provides an account of the phenomenological approach to psychopathology, giving thereader an essential tool for in-depth assessment of mental disorders; Analyses these disorders from both psychiatric and philosophical perspectives, providing an interdisciplinary examination of the mental lives of sufferers