ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|22 pages

Description of personality disorders

chapter 2|24 pages

Diagnosis and assessment

chapter 3|26 pages

Epidemiology and course

chapter 4|26 pages

Biological and psychological theories

chapter 6|34 pages

Borderline personality disorder