Rationale Preclinical data indicates that threat stimuli elicit two classes of defensive
behaviors, those that are associated with imminent danger and are characterized by flight or …

This is a review of the studies comparing unipolar and bipolar depression, with focus on the
course, symptomatology, neurobiology, and psychosocial literatures. These are reviewed …

A revision of the leading textbook on personality disorders by renowned expert Theodore
Millon" Personalities are like impressionistic paintings. At a distance, each person is' all of a …

Detection of suicide risk is a highly prioritized, yet complicated task. Five decades of
research have produced predictions slightly better than chance (AUCs= 0.56–0.58). In this …

In Zigler's research, principles from classical developmental theory have been applied to
investigations of adult psychopathology, self-image, and mental retardation. The …

Clinically relevant identity disturbance, rather than more normative identity confusion, is a
construct that has received limited empirical attention. This relative lack of empirical …

BACKGROUND: Stress is an important factor in the development and maintenance of
anxiety disorders. Stress also potentiates anxiety-like response in animals, but empirical …

Depression is a heterogeneous disorder with lifetime prevalence of “major depressive
disorder” estimated to be 16.2%. Although the disorder is common and impairs functioning, it …

In recent years there has been a major move within psychiatry to foster a deeper
understanding of the conceptual underpinnings of mental health. This new approach has …

Sex is a motive force bringing a man and a woman into intimate contact. Sexuality is a
central aspect of being human throughout life and encompasses sex, gender identities and …