Psychopathology is a foundation for effective psychiatric practice and care related to mental health. The book Clinical Psychopathology by Fish has shaped the education and clinical practice of several generations of psychiatrists.

The fifth edition of this classic work presents the clinical descriptions and insightful ideas about psychopathology for which this manual is renowned, supplementing them with suggested questions that help clinicians gather information about key psychiatric symptoms.

This edition also covers recent revisions of diagnostic classification systems, including the ICD-11 (the eleventh edition of the International Classification of Diseases) by the World Health Organization.

The new edition, clear and accessible, provides concise descriptions of the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses, as well as astute descriptions of the various manifestations of disturbed psychological functioning.

The manual is intended for use in clinical practice and is an essential aid for medical students, as well as for residents and practicing psychiatrists. It is also useful for psychiatric nurses, mental health social workers, clinical psychologists, and anyone working in the expanding field of mental health.