Explores today's most common psychological disorders by examining their symptoms, causes, and effects; highlights the brain chemistry behind the disorders; and demonstrates how various treatments affect the brain to help ease or eliminate symptoms.

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Overview -- "Odd" Cluster -- "Impulsive" -- Personality disorders -- "Anxious" personality -- Disorders -- Causes of personality disorders -- Treatment of personality disorders -- Future of personality disorders -- Endnotes -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Further reading -- Index.