Multiple Personality Disorder: Psychiatric Classification and Media Influence: No.1 (Oxford Monographs in Psychiatry) - Hardcover

North, Carol S.; Etc.; Ryall, Jo-Ellyn; Ricci, Daniel A.; Wetzel, Richard D.

 
9780195080957: Multiple Personality Disorder: Psychiatric Classification and Media Influence: No.1 (Oxford Monographs in Psychiatry)

Synopsis

This text explores the validation of MPD as a psychiatric diagnosis. It provides a detailed review of the current state of knowledge of the disorder, including its clinical description, comorbidity and delineation from other psychiatric disorders, patterns, biological studies and longterm outcome. In addition, it gives an account of the disorder's portrayal in popular books and films.

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About the Authors


Carol S. North, M.D., is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine. Jo-Ellyn M. Ryall, M.D., is Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Washington University. Daniel A. Ricci, C.M., A.C.S.W., is Psychiatric Social Work supervisor at Grace Hill Services, Inc. Richard D. Wetzel, Ph.D., is Professor of Medical Psychology at Washington University.


Richard D. Wetzel is Professor of Medical Psychology in Psychiatry at Washington University.

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