Defining Psychopathology in the 21st Century: Dsm-V and Beyond (American Psychopathological Association Series) [Paperback]

John E. Helzer (Editor), James J. Hudziak (Editor)

Book Description

Series: American Psychopathological Association Series | Publication Date: March 2002

Among todayAs astounding research discoveries, perhaps the most fascinating is the mapping of the human genome and its implications for a vastly improved understanding of how genes affect our physiology and behavior. With that understanding comes a critical need to establish a diagnostic taxonomy for psychiatric illness that is more precise but still clinically relevant. This volume responds to that need. It highlights the shortcomings of current categorical diagnoses, such as those used in DSM-IV, for future research needs in behavioral disorders in general and psychiatric genetics in particular. With a chapter by each distinguished neuroscientist who presented at the 2000 American Psychopathological Association (APPA) meeting, this volume is divided into four sections: Definitional Tensions, which discusses the difficulties with the current categorical diagnostic system; Imaging Psychopathology, which presents research demonstrating how imaging technologies can tremendously improve our illness definitions; Longitudinal Studies, which details what we can learn from epidemiological and other longitudinal studies; and Exploring Alternatives, which discusses the application of dimensional classification systems in genetics research in psychopathology, with a fascinating chapter on using new methodologies for treating subsyndromal or pre-schizophrenia, a taxonomic condition defined herein as Aschizotaxia.A This unique collection represents a significant step in developing approaches to classification that will lead to more accurate diagnoses and treatments for patients and a broader range of taxonomic options for researchers. As such, it will also be welcomed by psychiatric clinicians and educators, as well as by anyone interested in genetics and how it governs human behavior.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is an informative and provocative update for a clinician or student who cannot read all the journals all the time and might be wondering, 'How are scientific findings distilled into facts that produced the early DSM versions, and what will be the theoretical basis for the next DSM?'."-- "Ronald M. Solomon, M.D., Journal of Clinical Psychiatry", "November 2003"

About the Author

John E. Helzer, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry at the Health Behavior Research Center of the University of Vermont School of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont. James J. Hudziak, M.D., is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine (Division of Human and Medical Genetics) and Director of Child Psychiatry at the University of Vermont School of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub; 1 edition (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585620637
• ISBN-13: 978-1585620630
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #304,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)