Psychopathology and Mental Distress

by Jonathan D. Raskin

• ISBN13: 9781350330382
• ISBN10: 1350330388
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781350331532
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-01-25
• Publisher: MACMILLAN
• More Book Details

About This Book

Psychopathology and Mental Distress: Contrasting Perspectives

This groundbreaking textbook, written by renowned psychologist Jonathan D. Raskin, offers a comprehensive overview of different approaches to the causes, assessment, and treatment of psychological disorders. It's a go-to resource for students and educators alike, providing a detailed exploration of psychopathology principles and meeting scope and sequence requirements for typical introductory psychopathology courses.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in undergraduate and graduate courses focused on abnormal psychology, psychopathology, mental health, or clinical psychology. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of mental health, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of psychological principles.

History and Editions

The 2nd edition of Psychopathology and Mental Distress: Contrasting Perspectives has been thoroughly updated to include the latest developments in research and clinical practice. This edition includes enhanced in-text and online pedagogy to support instructors and learners. The book features an attractive new layout with plenty of color illustrations and supports student learning through engaging 'Controversial Question' and 'In Depth' features.

Author and Other Works

Jonathan D. Raskin is Professor and Chair of Psychology at the State University of New York at New Paltz. His expertise in psychopathology is evident in this comprehensive textbook, which blends a biopsychosocial model with an international perspective. This approach provides a rich and nuanced understanding of mental distress and its treatment.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in psychopathology, including detailed explanations and case examples.
• International Perspective: It incorporates an international perspective, providing a broader understanding of mental health issues globally.
• Lived Experience: The book shines a spotlight on service-users through 'Case Examples' scenarios and 'Lived Experience' perspective pieces.
• Enhanced Pedagogy: It supports student learning and critical thinking through engaging features like 'Controversial Question' and 'In Depth' sections.
• Online Support: The book is supported by impressive online features including lecture slides, a test bank, instructor manual, video library, student study questions, self-test quizzes, flashcard activities, and more.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781350330382
• eTextbook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9781350331549)
• Other Editions: The 1st edition is available but not as widely referenced as the 2nd edition.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication Date: February 8, 2024
• Number of Pages: 720 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

While there is only one widely recognized edition of this book (the 2nd edition), it is available in various formats:

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781350330382
• eTextbook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9781350331549)

Related ISBNs

For clarity, here are the primary ISBNs associated with this book:

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781350330382
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781350331549

These ISBNs ensure that users can easily find and access the book in their preferred format.