Accessibility and conciseness characterize this book, which has provided thousands of clinical psychologists and students with the basic understanding of neuroscience that is essential in modern mental health practice. Steven R. Pliszka integrates current knowledge about the neurobiological bases of major psychiatric disorders. It explores the brain systems that support thinking, emotions, and behavior, how disorders in these systems can lead to psychopathology, and the impact of genetic and environmental risk factors during development. The book also addresses how both pharmacological and psychosocial treatments act on the brain, contributing to symptom reduction. The illustrations include 93 black-and-white figures and 14 color plates.

• Incorporates over a decade of significant advances in neuroscience.
• Enhanced focus on brain networks.
• Key discussions on genetics and epigenetics, the biological impact of stress, neurotransmitters, and new treatments for depression.
• Detailed chapters on autism spectrum disorder and dementia.
• A multitude of new and revised diagrams.

Pages: 324, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm