Biology of Personality Disorders

by Dr Kenneth R Silk MD

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Author: Dr Kenneth R Silk MD

Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing

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ISBN 10: 0880488352
ISBN 13: 978-0880488358

Edited by Kenneth R. Silk, this work is an all-inclusive guide for the study of the etiology and the treatment of personality disorders. Some of the outstanding features of this text are: Two chapters devoted to the cutting edge research neurotransmitters and neuroimaging and discussion of future applications of these studies. A complete examination of the Cloninger model of personality supported by independent tests and clinical samples. New pharmacological treatment options based upon measurable behavioral targets. A thorough comparison of genetic predisposition and psychosocial factors and a corresponding model for treatment.

For the many patients who suffer from personality disorders and the physicians who have the challenge of successfully treating them, this book is a welcome reference. Through examination of the biology of the disorders and better options for treatment, the Biology of Personality Disorders will be an excellent addition to your academic library.

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This slim volume is mostly succinct and well-written.... I would recommend it as an excellent reference source for psychiatrists interested in research in the area.

--Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine

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The study of personality disorders has changed significantly over the past two decades. From the 1980 DSM-III Axis II classification of the disorders into the purview of psychotherapy and psychoanalytic therapy, to the first efforts at biological understanding, the changes within the field have been remarkable.

Biology of Personality Disorders presents the current scientific studies which address the biology of the personality and the basis for personality disorders. Authored by experts within the field, this is an up-to-date and thorough approach to the topic. The first section covers two current strategies, neurotransmitter studies and neuroimaging techniques, and the applications and implications of both. The next section describes Cloninger's seven factors of personality, which bridges biological and psychological study. The final sections are devoted to pharmacological treatment of patients and discussion of the genetic determination of such disorders.

The patients who suffer from personality disorders have often been dismissed in the past as untreatable. Many important efforts have been made over the past fifteen years towards understanding such patients and their symptoms. This book brings together the biological study, the models and tests for understanding, and the treatment options in one source. The authors cover topics relevant to the practicing physician and psychoanalyst. It is also an excellent reference tool for the study of personality disorders.

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