Understanding Psychopathology 4e

The new edition of Understanding psychopathology provides an introduction to psychopathology that is up-to-date, integrative, and both locally and culturally relevant, presenting South African and African research where available. While explanations of disorders have been revised throughout, in this edition diagnostic criteria tables from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) have been selectively included based on disorders commonly focused on in undergraduate psychology programmes. In addition, the fourth edition integrates a stronger bio-psychosocial approach throughout
the book, discussing the situational factors underpinning mental health.
Features
Brief discussions of DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 changes where relevant.
Updated references throughout the book.
A rewritten Chapter 1 introducing the biopsychosocial model and including a discussion on the importance of incorporating cultural factors, as well as on understanding the broader impact of the social environment on the development of psychopathology.
A rewritten Chapter 3 Psychopathology assessment updated with the latest developments in the field.
Inclusion of new developments in the field of mental wellness and in the chapter on legal and ethical issues, such as the Limitation clause on the rights of mental health care patients.
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¢ A cutting-edge Chapter 11 Conditions related to sexual health and behaviours, including the latest South Africa-specific trans- gender healthcare provider guidelines and the PsySSA sexual and gender diversity affirmative practice guidelines, discussed within an ICD-11 framework.
A brand-new Dissociative, bodily distress and related disorders cha pter, specifically focused on the manifestation of dissociative and somatoform disorders in African contexts.
A thoroughly updated Chapter 15 Neurodevelopmental and other disorders of childhood and adolescence, including more detail about the influence of social context and community on early childhood development.
New opening case studies, including anonymised material from real case files.