Handbook of Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment is a comprehensive reference for professionals in psychology, psychiatry, and related fields. Authored by W. John Livesley (Editor) and published by The Guilford Press, this second edition has been significantly revised to include 80% new material reflecting important advances over the past 15 years. Spanning 712 pages, the book offers in-depth coverage of conceptual and taxonomic issues, psychopathology, epidemiology and longitudinal course, etiology and development, and specific diagnoses such as antisocial/psychopathic, borderline, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

The handbook critically examines DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and explores all available evidence-based treatments. Each treatment is reviewed in consistently organized chapters that cover theoretical and empirical foundations as well as clinical strategies, facilitating comparison of the various approaches. New to this edition are 21 chapters on new topics, including mentalization-based treatment, schema-focused therapy, transference-based psychotherapy, and systems training for emotional predictability and problem solving. Additionally, there are chapters dedicated to dimensional models, longitudinal studies, and personality pathology in children and adolescents.

Editors have provided integrative section introductions that guide readers through the material. This authoritative work is essential reading for researchers, clinicians, and students seeking an up-to-date understanding of personality disorders and their treatment.

Dimensions: 7 x 1.5 x 10 inches
ISBN-10: 1462545920
ISBN-13: 978-1462545926
Publication Date: November 19, 2020
Print Length: 712 pages