Personality Disorders

Provides coverage of personality disorders across various patient groups and treatment settings. This book aims to bring together research examining psychological and biological variables that play a role in the development of personality disorders. It explores descriptions of personality disorders; diagnosis and assessment; and epidemiology.

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This comprehensive evidence-based book provides a broad and in-depth coverage of personality disorders across a variety of patient groups and treatment settings. Emmelkamp and Kamphuis bring together research examining psychological and biological variables that may play a role in the development of personality disorders. This book explores:




Descriptions of personality disorders
Diagnosis and assessment
Epidemiology and course
Aetiology
Treatment strategies.


Illustrated throughout with clinical vignettes, as well as scholarly reviews, Personality Disorders offers excellent coverage on all aspects of personality disorder, and will be extremely informative for students and practitioners alike.