Role of Sexual Abuse in Etiology of Borderline Personality Disorder [Hardcover]

Mary C. Zanarini (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0880484969 | ISBN-13: 978-0880484961 | Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | Edition: 1

In sharp contrast to the prevailing belief during the past century that schizophrenia inevitably results in a progressive deteriorating clinical course, research since the early 1980s shows that early intervention can significantly improve the long-term outcome of this complex illness. With very early treatment, many affected individuals can achieve an excellent recovery. The work of 19 experts in the field of schizophrenia research is available in this single, powerful volume that introduces the concept of early intervention and describes the clinical approaches most likely to facilitate the fullest degree of recovery. This rich overview is organized into three major parts: 1) Early Intervention, Epidemiology, and Natural History of Schizophrenia, which presents the important concepts in early intervention and reviews our current understanding of the outcome from a first episode of schizophrenia; 2) Management of the Early Stages of Schizophrenia, which reviews the critical management issues in providing specialized, optimal care to these patients and their families; and 3) Neurobiological Investigations of the Early Stages of Schizophrenia, which describes important specialized topics that contribute to our understanding of the first episode of schizophrenia. This ground-breaking volume provides reason for new optimism about the treatment and outcome of schizophrenia. With its dramatically different perspective on the potential long-term outcome of a still-baffling illness, this volume is a must-read for mental health practitioners and educators, psychiatry residents, and family members of affected individuals.

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"It is fascinating, however, to read some of the more recent endeavors in this rapidly evolving field. While much to the work is research-based, this volume in my view has useful input for clinical work also, and is likely to provide some validation for clinicians about how environments which may not initially appear horrific may lead to major personality disorders."-- "Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry"

About the Author

Mary C. Zanarini, Ed.D., is Director of the McLean Study of Adult Development and the Laboratory for the Study of Adult Development at McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts. Dr., Zanarini is also Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 247 pages
• Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub; 1 edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880484969
• ISBN-13: 978-0880484961
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,141,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent review of a sensitive topic., December 13, 1998

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This review is from: Role of Sexual Abuse in Etiology of Borderline Personality Disorder (Hardcover)

Many clinicians and patients are puzzled by the connection between trauma and bpd. This is a well-edited collection of scholarly, thoughtful, and balanced perspectives on these topics. This book is highly recommended for all readers interested in this painful area.