I want to learn more about the basics of pathopsychology. I have read about different mental illnesses at various times in different contexts but I never really studied the basics of the standard concepts of the different mental illnesses.
Which textbook or pop-science book gives a good overview?
Thanks, while FreeDictonary does have an entry for pathopsychology, Google Ngram shows that psychopathology is the more frequent English word by orders of magnitude.
I’m seeking for a book that lies out the orthodox mainstream view, is that the case for the book you recommend? (I generally don’t have a problem with unorthodox views, but in this case I seek to develop clear knowledge of the orthodox view)
It isn’t designed to describe the orthodox view. I think the ideas it describes are moderately popular among mainstream experts, but probably some experts dispute them.
I want to learn more about the basics of pathopsychology. I have read about different mental illnesses at various times in different contexts but I never really studied the basics of the standard concepts of the different mental illnesses.
Which textbook or pop-science book gives a good overview?
psychopathology* (Genuinely trying to be helpful, not nitpicky; keywords are important.)
Related, broader keyword: abnormal psychology.
Thanks, while FreeDictonary does have an entry for pathopsychology, Google Ngram shows that psychopathology is the more frequent English word by orders of magnitude.
Non-DSM: Opening the Heart of Compassion. People with psychotherapy chops explain the buddhist model of pathology in an entertaining way.
I enjoyed Shadow Syndromes, which is moderately close to what you asked for.
I’m seeking for a book that lies out the orthodox mainstream view, is that the case for the book you recommend? (I generally don’t have a problem with unorthodox views, but in this case I seek to develop clear knowledge of the orthodox view)
It isn’t designed to describe the orthodox view. I think the ideas it describes are moderately popular among mainstream experts, but probably some experts dispute them.