Overview
Psychological disorders – their origins, clinical symptoms and treatment – have a central place in contemporary public health debate. Understanding how disruptions in the brain's biological mechanisms can influence our thoughts, feelings and actions is one of the most exciting challenges for psychologists in the twenty-first century. The Biology of Psychological Disorders is an authoritative account of some of the most prevalent psychological disorders, from schizophrenia, depression, mania and substance abuse to disorders of childhood, adolescence and ageing. Detailed and engaging coverage of these disorders is combined with a comprehensive grounding in the fundamentals of neuroscience and the principles of psychopharmacology that underpin their treatment. Drawing on the fields of psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience and biology, this highly relevant text is an invaluable resource for students of biological psychology and psychopharmacology, trainee psychiatrists and anyone interested in understanding, researching and treating psychological disorders.
Full Product Details
Author: David Linden
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Dimensions:
Width: 18.90cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 7.917kg
ISBN: 9780230246409
ISBN 10: 0230246400
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 23 November 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Replaced By: 9781137610416
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
'A great resource that addresses some of the key questions in our discipline, this timely book combines a foundation in the basic principles of biological psychology with an integrative, critical evaluation of the neurobiological underpinnings of a broad range of psychological disorders.' -- Dr Alexander Sumich, Division of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, UK
""A great resource that addresses some of the key questions in our discipline, this timely book combines a foundation in the basic principles of biological psychology with an integrative, critical evaluation of the neurobiological underpinnings of a broad range of psychological disorders."" - Dr Alexander Sumich, Division of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, UK ""This textbook challenges mental health professionals to reclaim the lost territory of neuropsychiatry. Linden presents both basic and more advanced concepts of contemporary neuroscience, resisting the tendency to leave the study of the brain to neurology. Every student of brain and behaviour will appreciate this resource."" - Dr Stephan Heckers, Chair and Professor of the Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University, USA ""This timely and well researched text is an engaging and thorough exploration of the biological basis of psychological disorders and their pharmacological treatment. It will be a superb source for those with an interest in medicine, neuroscience, biopsychology and psychopharmacology, and essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students, teachers and clinicians."" - Dr Nikola Bridges, School of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, UK
Author Information
David Linden is Professor of Translational Neuroscience at the School of Psychology and the Department of Psychological Medicine and Neurology of Cardiff University, UK. He is also an Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at the same institution, with a special interest in Neuropsychiatry.
