Psychopathology

Psychopathology deals with psychological disorders. It focuses on the causes, course and prognosis as well as the diagnosis, classification, treatment and prevention of mental disorders and conditions. The numbers of people with some form of mental disorder are on the rise worldwide. Knowledge of the basics of psychopathology is nowadays one of the indispensable prerequisites for work in all helping professions (psychologists, social workers, health professionals, teachers, etc. ). Knowledge about mental disorders is essential for students of the relevant fields, but it can also be useful for the general public. This modern and clear publication presents the basic topics of general and special psychopathology. It is based on clinical practice and teaching within the university and thus forms a compendium of the broad field.