Psychopathology. Practical leadership. Shmeleva S., Golenkov A.

The purpose of the publication is the formation of professional observation in future specialists in the field of special and clinical psychology, psychiatry. The characteristics of positive and negative psychopathological syndromes are given. The conditions of dementia are considered, classified due to the occurrence, severity, nosological affiliation. Psychoses, depressive states, borderline mental disorders, violations arising from the use of psychoactive substances (narcological diseases) are highlighted.

The book contains excerpts from well-known literary works of domestic and foreign classic writers and modern authors describing various mental mental disorders, pathological conditions and patterns of behavior. The tasks for the independent work of students, control the initial knowledge and the results of the assimilation of the course of psychopathology are formulated.

The study guide is recommended for teachers and students of medical universities, specialists in psychology, medicine. It will be interesting for students in the specialty 37.05.01 “Clinical Psychology” and the direction of vocational training 03/37/01 “Psychology”, residents, doctors, scientific and pedagogical workers.