Includes bibliographical references and index

Preface -- Myths and realities : introduction and scope of the problem -- Abnormal psychology primer -- Disorders of infancy, childhood, or adolescence (neurodevelopmental -- Disorders) -- Substance-related disorders -- Schizophreia and other psychotic disorders -- Mood disorders -- Anxiety disorders -- Sexual disorders -- Impulse control disorders not elsewhere classified (disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders) -- Personality disorders -- Mental illness and the criminal law : applications and implications -- Law and the control of "dangerousness" : applications and implications -- Epilogue on mental illness and criminal justice policy -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the authors