The Biology of Psychological Disorders

Introduction.- PART I: BASIC NEUROSCIENCE AND RESEARCH METHODS.- Neuroanatomy.- Neurophysiology and Basic Neurochemistry.- Neuroendocrinology.- Genetics.- Animal Models of Human Behaviour and Mental Disorders.- PART II: PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY.- General Principles of Psychopharmacology.- NT Receptors and Postsynaptic Signalling Pathways.- Physical Therapies.- Biological Effects of Psychotherapy.- PART III: CLINICAL DISORDERS.- Schizophrenia and Related Disorders.- Depression.- Mania and Bipolar Disorder.- Anxiety Disorders.- Biology of Personality Disorders.- Biology of Substance-Related Disorders.- Eating Disorders and Disorders of Impulse Control.- Mental Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence.- Biology of Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders.- Biology of Sleep Disorders.- Aging and Dementia.- Neuropsychiatry.- Afterword.

David Linden is Professor of Translational Neuroscience at the School of Psychology and the Department of Psychological Medicine and Neurology of Cardiff University, UK. He is also an Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at the same institution, with a special interest in Neuropsychiatry.
 

"A great resource that addresses some of the key questions in our discipline, this timely book combines a foundation in the basic principles of biological psychology with an integrative, critical evaluation of the neurobiological underpinnings of a broad range of psychological disorders." - Dr Alexander Sumich, Division of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, UK"This textbook challenges mental health professionals to reclaim the lost territory of neuropsychiatry. Linden presents both basic and more advanced concepts of contemporary neuroscience, resisting the tendency to leave the study of the brain toneurology. Every student of brain and behaviour will appreciate this resource." - Dr Stephan Heckers, Chair and Professor of the Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University, USA"This timely and well researched text is an engaging and thorough exploration of the biological basis of psychological disorders and their pharmacological treatment. It will be a superb source for those with an interest in medicine, neuroscience, biopsychology and psychopharmacology, and essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students, teachers and clinicians." - Dr Nikola Bridges, School of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, UK