Increasingly, it is becoming a priority that people with mental disorders be able to hold a job, work successfully, and contribute economically to society and to their own livelihood. There is growing recognition that continuing to work is not only important for the recovery of those suffering from psychopathology, but it is often in the best interests of employers themselves. From depression to schizophrenia, Psychopathology in the Workplace untangles the issues surrounding mental health in the workplace, providing students and practitioners with the foundation needed to contribute to this emergent aspect of practice. This comprehenive text explores the interplay between psychopathology and various workplace environments, provides an overview of assessment and diagnosis of the major forms of psychopathology commonly found in the workplace, presents illustrative case examples, and details steps organizations can take to accommodate and motivate those with mental health needs. With mental illness in the workplace as one of the fastest growing sources of disability claims made by employees, this text is destined to be the gold standard in the field for years to come.

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