An Introduction To Common Psychological Disorders: Vol 2

An Introduction To Common Psychological Disorders (Volume 2) presents a structured and accessible overview of established perspectives on a broad range of psychological conditions, organised across 13 detailed chapters. The book begins with the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia, then moves through autism as a neurological disorder, the history of Asperger’s Syndrome, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, substance‑related disorders, dissociative disorders, ADHD, talking therapies, psychotherapeutic medicine, and somatoform disorders.

Each chapter outlines the core theories associated with the disorder, followed by a discussion of recognised treatments and prognosis where appropriate. Chapters conclude with summaries and curated lists of psychological tools, inventories, and scales commonly used by clinical psychologists and psychiatrists during assessment.

Supported by academic sources and citations throughout, this volume provides students with opportunities for deeper research while offering mental health practitioners a clear and practical reference point in the study of abnormal psychology.