Drawing on his experiences in the classroom and as a practicing therapist, Ron Comer`s brief text offers balanced, integrated coverage of theories, research, disorders and treatment. His writing makes the most of students` curiosity whilst confronting misconceptions about this easily misunderstood field. Contents: PART I: ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY IN SCIENCE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present Models of Abnormality Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment PART II: PROBLEMS OF ANXIETY AND MOOD Anxiety Disorders Stress Disorders Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders Mood Disorders Suicide PART III: PROBLEMS OF THE MIND AND BODY Eating Disorders Substance-Related Disorders Sexual Disorders and Gender Identity Disorder PART IV: PROBLEMS OF PSYCHOSIS AND THE COGNITIVE FUNCTION Schizophrenia PART V: LIFE-SPAN PROBLEMS Personality Disorders Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Disorders of Aging and Cognition PART VI: CONCLUSION Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession