Psychology, Mental Health and Distress av John (University of Leicester Leicester UK) Cromby, David (University of East London London UK) Harper, Paul

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What does the word ''schizophrenia'' mean to you? Perhaps your first thought is of someone with a medical condition that involves some kind of brain disease? But what if you knew that the person in question had been through a traumatic childhood? Would that change how you thought about their mental health? And what impact does this have on how we as a society interact with people with mental distress?<br><br><em>Psychology, Mental Health and Distress</em> is the first mainstream textbook that reconsiders the traditional emphasis on the biological and psychiatric models for what is commonly, but contentiously, known as ''abnormal psychology'' or ''psychopathology''. It provides a fully rounded account of mental distress, including social and relationship causes, and challenges your preconceptions about what you think you know about mental health.<br><br>Key features: <br>* Reflects new approaches to mental health and the kinds of psychological interventions (or ''treatments'') for those