Personality Disorders (Hardback)

The management of personality disorders has increased in relevance in recent decades, due to the development of new treatment strategies that have led to an effective approach to recovery and a renewed hope for millions of people worldwide. The prevalence of personality disorders has been higher recently than decades ago, which could be explained by the fact that treatment has demonstrated its effectiveness, but also because other psychiatric disorders have found better results with the new antidepressants and antipsychotics. The research findings in these disorders are also increasing, providing an exciting panorama of knowledge. In this book, the authors explore these topics, providing a concise yet thorough analysis of research on personality disorders.