Models for Mental Disorder

Models for Mental Disorder, first published in 1987,anticipated the move towards integration of psychiatric services intomultidisciplinary teams (doctor, psychologist, nurse, social worker, etc) and the need tobring together the different philosophies of mental illness. Peter Tyrer hasidentified four different models of mental disorder that are relevant to clinicalpractice: the disease, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and socialmodels. Each model is described and reviewed, with reference to casestudies and illustrations, to show how it relates to mental health disordersand can be used to interpret and manage these disorders. The book has been widely read and is often used for trainingpurposes so that each professional can understand and appreciate that differences inviewpoint are often a consequence of one or more models being used in adifferent way rather than a fundamental schism in approach. Since the fourth edition was published in 2005, the disciplinesof mental health have moved even closer together with the growth of assertiveoutreach and more integrated community teams. This, combined with the greaterawareness of mental health among users of services, which leads to morepenetrating and informed questions at interviews with professionals, has emphasizedthe need for a wider understanding of these models. * The only book to describe the models framing mentalhealth diagnosis and management * A great review for those wanting a better grasp ofpsychiatric disorders and for integration of concepts for treatment planning * New information on formal classifi cations of mentaldisorder * New information on mindfulness and mentalizationregarding the dynamic model * Clearly written in a style which includes some humour anda conversational presentation - a joy to read for the beginnerand more experienced practitioner alike * Features a teaching exercise for use when training studentsin the various models