{"product_id":"clinical-manual-of-impulse-control-disorders-9781585621361","title":"Clinical Manual of Impulse-Control Disorders","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisibility of impulse-control disorders (ICDs) has never been greater than it is today, both in the field of psychiatry and in popular culture. Changes in both society and technology have contributed to the importance of conceptualizing, assessing, and treating impulse-control disorders (ICDs). The ground-breaking \u003ci\u003eClinical Manual of Impulse-Control Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on all of the different ICDs as a group.\u003c\/p\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eHere, 25 recognized experts provide cutting-edge, concise, and practical information about ICDs, beginning with the phenomenology, assessment, and classification of impulsivity as a core symptom domain that cuts across and drives the expression of these complex disorders. Subsequent chapters discuss\u003cbr\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ci\u003eIntermittent explosive disorder\u003c\/i\u003e, an often overlooked ICD characterized by impulsive aggression.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ci\u003eChildhood conduct disorder\u003c\/i\u003e and the antisocial spectrum.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ci\u003eSelf-injurious behavior\u003c\/i\u003e and its relationship to impulsive aggression and childhood trauma.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ci\u003eSexual compulsions\u003c\/i\u003e and their serious public health implications.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ci\u003eBinge eating\u003c\/i\u003e, a highly familial disorder associated with serious medical complications and psychopathology.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ci\u003eTrichotillomania\u003c\/i\u003e, which may be related to obsessive-compulsive disorder, skin picking, and nail biting.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ci\u003eKleptomania\u003c\/i\u003e, a heterogeneous disorder that shares features with ICDs as well as with mood, anxiety, and addictive disorders.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ci\u003eCompulsive shopping\u003c\/i\u003e, more common in women, with treatments ranging from self-help and financial counseling to trials with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ci\u003ePyromania\u003c\/i\u003e and how it differs from arson.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ci\u003ePathological gambling\u003c\/i\u003e, a maladaptive behavioral addiction that is increasing in step with legalized and Internet gambling.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ci\u003eInternet addiction\u003c\/i\u003e, ranging from excessive seeking of medical information to dangerous sexual behaviors.  \u003c\/p\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable \u003ci\u003eClinical Manual of Impulse-Control Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e sheds light on the complex world of ICDs. As such, it will be welcomed not only by clinicians and researchers but also by individuals and family members coping with these disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be an asset to any mental health professional. Well organized and well written with contributions by 25 different experts in the field of impulse-control disorders, the \u003ci\u003eClinical Manual of Impulse-Control Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonderful collection and synopsis of the current state-of-the-art conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment of the broad range of all impulse-control disorders. The editors have done an excellent job in not only recruiting superb contributors, but also giving the manual a coherent and consistent feel. This is a book that clinicians will find especially useful because some of the disorders described are so new that they are not yet included in the DSM or in most current residency curricula.\u003c\/p\u003e * Journal of Clinical Psychiatry *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent examination of impulse control disorders. It reviews each disorder thoroughly and presents clear assessment and treatment methods. The treatments are the most up-to-date available and are especially useful with such problems as Internet usage and compulsive shopping. The sections on impulsive aggression and self-injurious behaviors are both excellent. I would highly recommend this book for any clinician who treats patients with impulse control disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e * Doody's Book Review Service *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual is certainly a welcome addition to the growing body of literature on the topic of impulse-control disorders and is a valuable reference, especially for clinicians who may deal with the various manifestations of this problem on a regular basis.\u003c\/p\u003e * PsycCRITIQUES *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributors\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Conceptualizing and Assessing Impulse-Control Disorders\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Intermittent Explosive Disorder\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Childhood Conduct Disorder and the Antisocial Spectrum\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Self-Injurious Behaviors\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Sexual Compulsions\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Binge Eating\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Trichotillomania\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Kleptomania\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Compulsive Shopping\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Pyromania\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Pathological Gambling\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Problematic Internet Use\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Treatment of Impulse-Control Disorders\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Psychiatric Association Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51863458447703,"sku":"9781585621361","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781585621361.jpg?v=1759920659","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/clinical-manual-of-impulse-control-disorders-9781585621361","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}