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Handbook of Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment

Book information

Publisher
The Guilford Press
Year
2001
ISBN
1572306297, 9781572306295
Open Library ID
OL21504496M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (14107425 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
641\641
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This authoritative work comprehensively reviews what is known about personality disorders, including vital information to guide clinical decision making. Leading experts synthesize contemporary thinking about the classification, etiologies, and development of these complex disorders. Diagnostic issues are explored, and available assessment instruments are discussed. The Handbook provides in-depth coverage of all commonly used psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments, with particular attention to the empirical evidence for each approach. Also addressed are special treatment modalities, such as day programs and group therapy, and forensic issues.

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