Oxford University Press - The Oxford Handbook Of Phenomenological Psychopathology - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: The field of phenomenological psychopathology (PP) is concerned with exploring and describing the individual experience of those suffering from mental disorders. Whilst there is often an understandable emphasis within psychiatry on diagnosis and treatment the subjective experience of the individual is frequently overlooked. Yet a patient's own account of how their illness affects their thoughts values consciousness and sense of self can provide important insights into their condition - insights that can complement the more empirical findings from studies of brain function or behaviour. The Oxford Handbook of Phenomenological Psychopathology is the first ever comprehensive review of the field. It considers the history of PP its methodology key concepts and includes a section exploring individual experiences within schizophrenia depression borderline personality disorder OCD and phobia. In addition it includes chapters on some of the leading figures throughout the history of this field. Bringing together chapters from a global team of leading academics researchers and practitioners the book will be valuable for those within the fields of psychiatry clinical psychology and philosophy.
Title: The Oxford Handbook Of Phenomenological Psychopathology
Brand: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198803157
Pages: 1208 Pages
Publication Date: 8/27/2019
Series: Oxford Handbooks
Category: Psychiatry