The book begins with an historical overview of diagnostic systems and a discussion of how the current DSM system was developed and how it works in clinical and research practice. This is
followed by an overview of assessment of psychopathology and how the systems of assessment have derived from the prevailing model of psychopathology of disorders that are being assessed. These
chapters are followed by chapters regarding the DSM Axis I and Axis II adult disorders. Each of these chapters is organized in a standard format, so there is consistency across each chapter.
- Unique chapters on specific anxiety and depression disorders
- Each chapter is written by experts in the field and covers the DSM Axis I and Axis II adult disorders
- Coverage includes description from DMS, using case examples; epidemiology; prevalence (with particular attention to gender and cultural differences) and consequences of the disorder;
basic research, including neurobiology and neuroscience of the disorder; translational research regarding the disorder; behavioral, social, cognitive, and emotional aspects of the disorder;
and treatment of the disorder, using clinical examples showing how psychopathology and assessment influence treatment
