Description
Book SynopsisA versatile reference text for developing and applying clinical psychopathology skills Designed to serve as a trusted desktop reference on mental disorders seen across the lifespan for mental health professionals at all levels of experience, Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders Across the Lifespan, Second Edition expertly covers etiology, clinical presentation, intake and interviewing, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of DSM disorders at all developmental stages. Unlike other references, this book takes a lifespan approach that allows readers to develop the clinical skills necessary to respond to mental health concerns in a patient-centered manner.
Introductory and advanced features support clinicians at every stage of their careers and help students develop their skills and understanding. Authors Woo and Keatinge combine a review of cutting edge and state-of-the-art findings on diagnosis and treatment with the tools for diagnosing and treating a wide
Table of Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xi
About the Authors xiii
Part I Fundamental Clinical Skills 1
Chapter 1 Intake and Interviewing 3
Chapter 2 Essentials of Diagnosis 59
Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Treatment 105
Part II Clinical Disorders 171
Chapter 4 Neurodevelopmental Disorders I: Autism Spectrum Disorder 173
Chapter 5 Neurodevelopmental Disorders II: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 251
Chapter 6 Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders 311
Chapter 7 Mood Disorders I: Depressive Disorders 399
Chapter 8 Mood Disorders II: Bipolar Disorders 471
Chapter 9 Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive, and Trauma Disorders 537
Chapter 10 Eating, Oppositional Defiant, and Conduct Disorders 637
Chapter 11 Substance-Related Disorders 719
Chapter 12 Neurocognitive Disorders 805
Chapter 13 Personality Disorders 869
References 957
Author Index 1169
Subject Index 1207
