Sims' Symptoms in the Mind: Textbook of Descriptive Psychopathology

Since its first edition in 1988, this book has become the leading introductory textbook on clinical psychopathology. Now fully revised and updated, it is an invaluable reference for psychiatrists of all levels as well as clinical psychologists, allied mental health professionals and researchers in this field.


Comprehensive and accessible overview of clinical psychopathology.

Defines, clarifies and describes the main symptoms and syndromes of mental illness encountered in clinical practice.

Illustrates key principles of psychopathology with examples drawn from a wide range of sources.

Fully updated throughout.

Includes key point summaries.

Complementary access to the e-book through ExpertConsult.

Additional online electronic resources include:

Patient interview scenarios exploring key themes (videos with transcripts).

Author podcasts (audio) to expand and clarify core topics.

Interactive question and answer sections for each chapter, to test your understanding and aid revision of essential areas.

Now in 4 colour.

New, bigger, more user-friendly format.

Three new podcasts (consciousness, embodiment, shame and guilt).

De la prima editie din 1988, aceasta carte a devenit cel mai important manual introductiv de psihopatologie clinica. Acum complet revizuit si actualizat, este o referinta de nepretuit atat pentru psihiatrii de toate nivelurile, cat si pentru psihologii clinici, profesionistii din domeniul sanatatii mintale si cercetatorii din acest domeniu. Prezentare cuprinzatoare si accesibila a psihopatologiei clinice. Defineste, clarifica si descrie principalele simptome si sindroame de boli mintale intalnite in practica clinica. Ilustreaza principiile cheie ale psihopatologiei cu exemple extrase dintr-o gama larga de surse. Complet actualizat pe parcursul intregii. Include rezumate cheie. Acces complementar la cartea electronica prin ExpertConsult. Resursele electronice suplimentare online includ: Interviu cu pacientul scenarii care exploreaza teme cheie (videoclipuri cu transcrieri). Podcasturi autor (audio) pentru extinderea si clarificarea subiectelor de baza. Sectiuni de intrebari si raspunsuri interactive pentru fiecare capitol, pentru a va testa intelegerea si a ajuta revizuirea zonelor esentiale. Acum in 4 culori. Nou, mai mare , format mai usor de utilizat. Trei podcast-uri noi (constiinta, intruchipare, rusine si vinovatie ).