Psychopathology lecture (1)

Dr. Hindum Lanyero

This document defines psychopathology as the scientific study of abnormal states of mind and presents three primary models: medical, learning, and psychoanalytical. It categorizes mental disorders into eleven groups, ranging from those diagnosed before adolescence (like ADHD) to personality disorders. The text also provides statistics on the prevalence of different disorder types and outlines various treatment approaches, including biological therapies, psychotherapy, and specific interventions for conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, phobias, OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders.