Practical Guide to Paraphilia and Paraphilic Disorders [electronic resource] /
Balon, Richard.editor.
This book is a concise, practical guide to both paraphilia and paraphilic disorders as defined by the DSM-5 guidelines. Written by experts in the field, the chapters cover the different types of paraphilic disorder as well as the cutting-edge, emerging issues such as online sex. Unlike any other book on the market, the text also covers the most successful treatment strategies, include the therapeutic, hormonal, and psychopharmacological approaches. The book also discusses the ethical, legal, and cultural issues that are common complications when dealing with paraphilic disorders. Many chapters feature an introduction, diagnostic criteria, summary of evidence, clinical example, recommendations, conclusion, and references. Practical Guide to Paraphilia and Paraphilic Disorders is a valuable resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, residents, and all medical professionals working with patients who may suffer from paraphilia and/or paraphilic disorders.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
1. Introduction into the realm of paraphilias -- 2. General information: history, theory (e.g., courtship), diagnosis, DSM-5 vs. other classifications, prevalence -- 3. Assessment and general management principles -- 4. Treatment of paraphilic disorders -- 5. Voyeuristic disorder -- 6. Exhibitionistic disorder -- 7. Frotteuristic disorder -- 8. Sexual masochism disorder -- 9. Sexual sadism disorder -- 10. Pedophilic disorder -- 11. Fetishistic disorder -- 12. Transvestic disorder -- 13. Other, unspecified paraphilias (e.g, zoophilia, necrophilia, coprophilia) -- 14. Emerging issues (online sex, paraphilic behavior) -- 15. Ethical issues in management of paraphilic disorders -- 16. Legal issues involved in management of paraphilic disorder -- 17. Cultural issues.
This book is a concise, practical guide to both paraphilia and paraphilic disorders as defined by the DSM-5 guidelines. Written by experts in the field, the chapters cover the different types of paraphilic disorder as well as the cutting-edge, emerging issues such as online sex. Unlike any other book on the market, the text also covers the most successful treatment strategies, include the therapeutic, hormonal, and psychopharmacological approaches. The book also discusses the ethical, legal, and cultural issues that are common complications when dealing with paraphilic disorders. Many chapters feature an introduction, diagnostic criteria, summary of evidence, clinical example, recommendations, conclusion, and references. Practical Guide to Paraphilia and Paraphilic Disorders is a valuable resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, residents, and all medical professionals working with patients who may suffer from paraphilia and/or paraphilic disorders.
Psychiatry.
Clinical psychology.
Sexual behavior.
Sexual psychology.
Psychiatry.
Clinical Psychology.
Sexual Behavior.