The Biology of Psychological Disorders

ISBN-13: 9781137610416 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 402 str.

David Linden

Opis

This textbook introduces the reader to some of the most common psychological disorders, from schizophrenia, depression and substance abuse to disorders of childhood, adolescence and ageing. Coverage of these disorders is combined with a comprehensive grounding in the fundamentals of neurobiology and the principles of psychopharmacology that underpin their treatment. Written by David Linden, Scientific Director at the School of Mental Health and Neuroscience at Maastricht University, The Biology of Psychological Disorders sits at the intersection psychology, psychiatry, biology and neuroscience. Aimed primarily at undergraduate psychology students, it is also of relevance to trainee psychiatrists and clinicians.

Spis treści

PART 1 – BASIC NEUROSCIENCE AND RESEARCH METHODS 1. Neuroanatomy 2. Neurophysiology and basic neurochemistry 3. Neuroendocrinology 4. Inflammation and the brain 5. Genetics 6. Animal models 7. Brain development and the environment PART 2 – PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 8. General principles of psychopharmacology 9. Neurotransmitter receptors and postsynaptic signalling pathways 10. Physical therapies 11. Biological effects of psychiatric treatment PART 3 – CLINICAL DISORDERS 12. Psychotic disorders 13. Depression 14. Mania and bipolar disorder 15. Anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and trauma-related disorders 16. Personality disorders 17. Substance-related disorders and behavioural addictions 18. Eating disorders 19. Mental disorders of childhood and adolescence 20. Sexual and gender identity disorders 21. Sleep disorders 22. Somatic symptom disorders 23. Ageing and dementia 24. Neuropsychiatry.

O autorze

David Linden is the scientific director at the School of Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences at Maastricht University.