Modern Psychopathologies: A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal
About this ebook
Navigate the complexities of mental health from a Christian worldview with Modern Psychopathologies. Written by well-known and respected scholars Mark A. Yarhouse, Barrett W. McRay, and Richard E. Butman, this classic textbook, now in its third edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to the major psychopathologies identified in contemporary mental health care.
Chapters address categories of psychological problems and offer overviews of current research on etiology, treatment, and prevention. Topics covered include:
- Issues related to anxiety, mood, addiction, trauma, and more
- Biological and sociocultural foundations of mental illness
- Insight for conducting responsible care in an imperfect system
The authors also explore methods of classifying disorders in historical pastoral care and contemporary mental health care. In addition to the biological and sociocultural foundations of mental illness, they reflect on the relation between psychopathology and the Christian understanding of sin.
What's new in the third edition:
- Updates according to the DSM-5-TR
- New content on social and cultural influences, trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more
- Discussion of different classification models for personality disorders
- Incorporates new insights and references from the latest ten years of research
Modern Psychopathologies is a unique and trusted resource for Christian students, professors, and mental health professionals. Whether you are studying psychology and counseling or providing counseling services, pastoral care, or spiritual direction, this book equips you to understand, evaluate, and contribute to mental health care with clarity, compassion, and conviction.
About the Series
Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.
About the author
Richard E. Butman (PhD, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology) is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of psychology emeritus at Wheaton College.
Barrett W. McRay (PsyD, Wheaton College) is associate professor of Christian formation and ministry at Wheaton College. A licensed clinical psychologist, he is the clinical director at Alliance Clinical Associates in Wheaton, Illinois.
Mark A. Yarhouse (PsyD, Wheaton College) is the Dr. Arthur P. Rech and Mrs. Jean May Rech Professor of Psychology at Wheaton College, where he directs the Sexual and Gender Identity Institute and serves as a core faculty member in the doctoral program in clinical psychology.
