Offers an introduction to conceptual models of mental health problems and their treatment. This book is divided into two sections, and the first section examines concepts of abnormality, diagnostic systems frequently used to classify mental health disorders and more. The second section considers the causes and treatment of a variety of disorders.

Each is viewed from psychological, social, and biological perspectives and different intervention types are investigated. This is the textbook lecturers and students on this side of the Atlantic have been waiting for - reflecting European as well as US research and practice.

IllustrationsAcknowledgementsPart I: Background and methodsIntroductionThe psychological perspectiveBiological explanations and treatmentsMoving beyond the individualThe process of therapyPart II: Specific issuesSchizophreniaAnxiety disordersMood disordersTrauma-related disordersSexual disordersPersonality disordersEating disordersDevelopmental disordersNeurological disordersAddictionsGlossaryReferencesIndex.