Modern Psychopathologies : A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal

by Yarhouse, Mark A.

• ISBN13: 9780830827701
• ISBN10: 0830827706
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-06-30
• Publisher: Ivp Academic

Summary

Modern Psychopathologiesis addressed to students and mental health professionals who want to sort through contemporary secular understandings of psychopathology in relation to a Christian worldview. Written by well-known and respected scholars, the book, in nine core chapters, provides an introduction to a set of disorders along with overviews of current research on etiology, treatment and prevention. Prior chapters give a context for the integration of Christianity and the scientific study of psychopathology, and articulate integrative themes discussed throughout the book, providing a foundation for the concluding vision for Christian health professionals and the church. This is a unique and valuable resource for Christians studying psychology and counseling, or providing counseling services, pastoral care, Christian healing ministries or spiritual direction. Though fully capable of standing on its own, it is also a useful companion volume toModern Psychotherapiesby Stanton L. Jones and Richard E. Butman.

Author Biography

Mark A. Yarhouse (Psy D., Wheaton College) is associate professor of psychology and codirector of Regent University's Marriage and Family Research Initiative at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia Richard E. Butman (Ph.D., Fuller Graduate School of Psychology) is a licensed clmical psychologist and prolessor of psychology at Wheaton College Barrett W. McRay (PsyD., Wheaton College) is assistant professor of Christian formation and ministry at Wheaton College

Table of Contents

Preface	9	(6)
PART I: Issues in Integration of Christianity and the Scientific Study of Psychopathology
Historic Pastoral Care and Disordered Desires	15	(25)
Biological and Sociocultural Foundations of Mental Illness	40	(18)
Classifying Mental Disorders	58	(30)
Appendix A	85	(2)
Appendix B	87	(1)
Sin and Psychopathology	88	(21)
Part II: Clinical Presentations
Problems of Anxiety	109	(38)
Problems of Mood	147	(34)
Problems of Social Impact	181	(27)
Problems of Body and Mind	208	(41)
Problems of Psychosis	249	(32)
Problems of Personality	281	(29)
Problems of Sexuality	310	(31)
Part III: Problems in Life Stages
Problems in Childhood and Adolescence	341	(43)
Problems in Older Adulthood	384	(35)
Part IV: Casting a Vision
The Modern Psychopathologies: Challenges and Opportunities	419	(26)
About the Authors	445	(2)
Names Index	447	(8)
Subject Index	455