Is depression simply the result of chemical imbalances, or Schizophrenia a wholly biological disorder? What role do the broader circumstances of an individual’s social, cultural and heuristic world play in the wider scheme of their psychological wellbeing? In this ground-breaking and highly innovative text, Cromby et al deliver an introduction to the the biopsychosocial paradigm for understanding and treating psychological distress, taking into consideration the wider contexts that engender the onset of mental illness and critiquing the limitations in the sole use of the biomedical model in psychological practice. Rather than biologically determined or clinically measurable, readers are encouraged to consider mental illness as a subjective experience that is expressed according to the individual experiences of the sufferer rather than the rigidity of diagnostic categories. Similarly, approaches to recovery expand beyond psychiatric medication to consider the fundamental function of methods such as psychotherapy, community psychology and service-user movements in the recovery process. Offering a holistic account of the experience of psychological distress, this text draws upon not only statistical evidence but places an integral emphasis on the service-user experience; anecdotal accounts of which feature throughout in order to provide readers with the perspective of the mental health sufferer.
Taking an integrative approach to the psychology of mental health, the authors draw from a wealth of experience, examples and approaches to present this student-friendly and engaging text. This is core reading for anyone serious about understanding mental health issues and is suitable for undergraduate students taking introductory courses in psychology and abnormal psychology.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 8,00
Da: Italia a: U.S.A.
Descrizione libro Condizione: new. Codice articolo dcb2c67abaab67c28797e357a4bdb002
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Codice articolo 18892016-n
Descrizione libro PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo GB-9780230549562
Descrizione libro Soft Cover. Condizione: new. Codice articolo 9780230549562
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. 2013. 2013th Edition. Paperback. The first mainstream text to reconsider the traditional emphasis for what is commonly known as 'abnormal psychology'. Providing a comprehensive account of mental distress, this text challenges your preconceptions about what you think you know about mental health. Includes a foreword by award winning Richard Bentall and a chapter from service users. Num Pages: 452 pages, 32 black & white tables, 34 colour illustrations, 8 black & white halftones, 10 graphs, 1. BIC Classification: JMP; MMJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 275 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1106. . . . . . Codice articolo V9780230549562
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Codice articolo Holz_New_023054956X
Descrizione libro Condizione: new. Codice articolo FrontCover023054956X
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Prompt service guaranteed. Codice articolo Clean023054956X
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. In. Codice articolo ria9780230549562_new
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Codice articolo 18892016-n