Now in a fully updated third edition featuring four new chapters, this trusted book provides an accessible overview of clinical neuroscience and its relevance to mental health practice. Steven R. Pliszka examines the neurobiology of frequently encountered child and adult disorders and explains what is known—and what remains to be understood—about genetic and environmental risk factors. Chapters also address the ways that pharmacological, psychosocial, and other treatments act on the brain. Over 100 new and updated figures elucidate the brain functions and networks that underlie mental health and psychopathology. The companion website features an online-only appendix discussing new directions in clinical genetic testing.

New to This Edition

• Chapters on trauma-related disorders and substance use disorders.
• Chapter on the role of hormones in behavior.
• Chapter on neuroscience methods, including neuroimaging, genetics, and neuroimmunology.
• Integrates important advances in brain research and mental health treatments; enhanced graphics include 3D brain illustrations and 7 color plates.