Psychopathology: Science and Practice

Psychopathology: Science and Practice, 12th Edition, authored by Ronald J. Comer and Jonathan S. Comer, is a textbook focused on clinical psychology and the study of mental health conditions. This volume provides structured coverage of theoretical models, clinical assessment strategies, and evidence-based diagnostic practice to support course study for students and instructors in psychological science.

Content progression moves systematically from scientific research methods and assessment techniques to specific clinical conditions. The text addresses anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, trauma, and stress disorders, followed by detailed sections on depressive and bipolar conditions. Additional chapters examine somatic symptom disorders, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors associated with substance use.

Dedicated sections evaluate schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and life-span developmental conditions common among children and adolescents. Coverage also examines disorders of aging and cognition, concluding with an analysis of legal context and societal issues affecting the mental health profession.