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Symptoms in the Mind, 3rd Edition
An Introduction to Descriptive Psychopathology
Professor Andrew C P Sims, Professor of Psychiatry, Division of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences in Relation to Medicine, University of Leeds
ISBN 0702026271 · Paperback · 430 Pages · 5 Illustrations
Saunders · Published September 2002

Psychopathology is a complicated subject, and Symptoms in the Mind has become one of the standard texts in the field both in Europe and Worldwide

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 in 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 3e links classical description with more modern work in psychopathology. It is also complementary to the US Standard DSM-IV.

Written primarily for psychiatrists, particularly those in training, this book will also be of interest to those working in related mental health professions such as clinical psychology, psychiatric nursing, mental health social work and occupational therapy.

Features

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

Contents
Fundamental Concepts of Descriptive Psychopathology
Consciousness and Disturbed Consciousness
Attention, Concentration, Orientation and Sleep
Disturbance of Memory
Disorder of Time
Pathology of Perception
Delusions and Other Erroneous Ideas
Disorder of the Thinking Process
Language and Speech Disorders
Disorders of Intellectual Performance
The Disordered Self
Depersonalization
Disorder of the Awareness of the Body
Disorders of Gender and Sexuality
The Psychopathology of Pain
Affect and Emotional Disorders
Anxiety, Panic, Irritability, Phobia and Obsession
Urge, Drive and Will: Disturbance of Volition
Impulsive and Aggressive Acts
Disturbance of Movement and Behaviour
Psychopathology of Neurotic Disorders
The Expression of Disordered Personality
Eliciting the Symptoms of Mental Illness
Psychopathology and Diagnosis