Symptoms in the Mind: An Introduction to Descriptive Psychopathology

The new Edition continues to provide a concise and comprehensive introduction to descriptive psychopathology--the basis of clinical psychiatry. New developments in this area, in particular neuro-imaging, have resulted in the linking of psychopathological symptoms to specific brain changes and these findings are included in the book. In addition, there is increased coverage of the controversial area of multiple personality syndrome. Symptoms in the Mind links classical description with more modern work in psychopathology. Is is also complementary to the US Standard DSM-IV.

the writing is clear and very readable,

'plain English' is used throughout,

many illustrative verbatim examples of patient's experiences are provided,

the historical development of concepts is well described

symptoms are associated with organic brain pathology when appropriate.

The best descriptive text on psychopathology available

Descriptions are complementary to US Standard DSM-IV